Excavation of new tidal channels begins -- also, at another point on site, excavation revealed historic tidal channels prior to fill, which were excavated as well... Stakes document elevations and channel depths...
Image shows removal of old mill building sites on August 26th...

Salmon ~ Snow Creek Estuary Restoration Project

After years of planning, NOSC would like to announce that construction on the Salmon Estuary Fill Removal Project has begun!

After several years of planning by our project partners, and tremendous financial support from our funding sources, the work has started!... Seton Construction has cleared the sites in preparation for excavation. Trees and buildings were removed at the end of July.

Below: Test pits are done to determine the water level near berm, while debris from old mill buildings and clearing is chipped...

Above: Two cranes used to fill chipper -- chipping all old building material, as well as trees removed from site - chips used to create site access road...
If you have questions, feel free to contact Rebecca Benjamin at (360) 379-8051

North Olympic Salmon Coalition - (360) 379-8051

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