The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians purchased and restored about 25 acres near the mouth of Pilchuck Creek. Wetland acres were restored to allow for fish and wildlife habitat, and a trail was installed to allow the public to enjoy this beautiful site. Large woody debris was installed to provide fish and wildlife habitat in the restored wetlands.
Kia Orana Tatou katoa toa. My name is Charlee McLean. I’m from an Island called Rarotonga located in the Cook Islands; a descendent from the Ngati Maoate and Ngati Tiakareva lineage. I was fortunate enough to have been raised by my grandparents who passed down stories of our culture, genealogical and spiritual connection to the land and always reminded me that we don’t own the land, we are only the care takers and have a responsibility to protect our ancestral grounds, communal resources and environment for future generations.
Snohomish County is an active member of the Stillaguamish Watershed Council implementing many restoration projects. Here are two of their projects. The North Meander project increases side-channel slough habitat by 1.8 hectares - an increase of 18.5% over existing amounts - or 8% of the historical loss in lower river, by reconnecting 3,300 feet of side channel. 300 pieces of large woody debris were placed for complex edge and cover. A box culvert and a bridge were installed to reconnect the channel.
The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board oversees the efforts by Snohomish County in controlling the spread and damage done by dangerous invasive weeds such as Spartina and Japanese Knotweed.
Slides from my "Be More Salmon" talk at Testbash Manchester.
This version really focuses on the "shared documents do not equal shared understanding" idea from Jeff Patton
The City of Arlington is an active member of the Stillaguamish Watershed Council implementing many restoration projects, these are a few of the city's projects. The City of Arlington's new Stormwater Wetland is an innovative new tertiary treatment facility, designed to filter out chemicals and toxic substances before the water is returned to the Stillaguamish River. The Eagle Creek project directly addresses the degraded conditions by working with the private landowner to repair and restore the first 1000’ (12%) of the stream’s riparian corridor, and to provide for fish passage to the upper 9000’ of stream corridor through the removal of two collapsed culverts & enhancement of native riparian vegetation largely with native conifers and riparian shrubs.
Kia Orana Tatou katoa toa. My name is Charlee McLean. I’m from an Island called Rarotonga located in the Cook Islands; a descendent from the Ngati Maoate and Ngati Tiakareva lineage. I was fortunate enough to have been raised by my grandparents who passed down stories of our culture, genealogical and spiritual connection to the land and always reminded me that we don’t own the land, we are only the care takers and have a responsibility to protect our ancestral grounds, communal resources and environment for future generations.
Snohomish County is an active member of the Stillaguamish Watershed Council implementing many restoration projects. Here are two of their projects. The North Meander project increases side-channel slough habitat by 1.8 hectares - an increase of 18.5% over existing amounts - or 8% of the historical loss in lower river, by reconnecting 3,300 feet of side channel. 300 pieces of large woody debris were placed for complex edge and cover. A box culvert and a bridge were installed to reconnect the channel.
The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board oversees the efforts by Snohomish County in controlling the spread and damage done by dangerous invasive weeds such as Spartina and Japanese Knotweed.
Slides from my "Be More Salmon" talk at Testbash Manchester.
This version really focuses on the "shared documents do not equal shared understanding" idea from Jeff Patton
The City of Arlington is an active member of the Stillaguamish Watershed Council implementing many restoration projects, these are a few of the city's projects. The City of Arlington's new Stormwater Wetland is an innovative new tertiary treatment facility, designed to filter out chemicals and toxic substances before the water is returned to the Stillaguamish River. The Eagle Creek project directly addresses the degraded conditions by working with the private landowner to repair and restore the first 1000’ (12%) of the stream’s riparian corridor, and to provide for fish passage to the upper 9000’ of stream corridor through the removal of two collapsed culverts & enhancement of native riparian vegetation largely with native conifers and riparian shrubs.
The Stillaguamish Tribe is a Co-Lead Entity of the Stillaguamish Watershed Council implementing many restoration projects. Here are a few of the Tribe's projects. The Stillaguamish Tribe, in conjunction with the Family Forest Fish Passage Program, replaced a culvert that was blocking fish passage on Cherokee Creek with a new bridge. As a result approximately 1 mile of new habitat is now accessible to all species of Pacific salmon and trout. The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians sponsored a riparian restoration project on Jim Creek that involved stabilizing a bank with natural logs and slash, planting a buffer with native vegetation and installing fencing that keeps livestock out of the creek. As a result, the water in Jim Creek downstream will be clearer, cleaner, and more friendly for fish. The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians purchased and planted nearly 60 acres on the South Fork Stillaguamish, across from the mouth of Jim Creek. The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, in conjunction with Forterra, purchased and restored about 35 acres on the North Fork Stillaguamish. Dilapidated structures were demolished and removed, and a riparian buffer was planted with native vegetation. The Tribe has plans to install engineered log jams at this site in the future. Thie Blue Slough reconnection project reconnected a 2500 feet of remnant side channel that has been disconnected from the mainstem North Fork Stillaguamish since the 1930s. The final phase of construction installed new corrugated metal culverts to connect the slough to the river at both ends allowing continuous flow through the channel and providing winter and summer rearing for chinook juveniles. In addition, a log jam complex was installed near the upstream culvert to provide backwater refuge for smolts entering the side channel. The Stillaguamish Tribe has partnered with the Snohomish County Department of Corrections to establish a Riparian Enhancement Inmate Crew. Minimum security inmates participate in this program, helping with a variety of restoration projects throughout our watershed. They control dangerous invasive weeds and plant thousands of native plants each year.
The Nature Conservancy worked for over 10 years to design and implement a dike removal and set back project in Port Susan Bay. As a result, over 100 acres has been returned to tidal influence, and is providing new habitat for fish and shorebirds.
This presentation is given to the Snohomish County Beach Watcher Training Class every year. It covers salmon life cycle, cultural and social benefits of salmon, salmon habitat and stewardship.
sciencepowerpoint.com delivers a four part 2150+ slide PowerPoint slideshow becomes the roadmap for an amazing and interactive science experience. Complete with bundled homework package, many built-in quizzes, hands-on activities with directions, unit notes, answer keys, video links, rubrics, review games, and much more.
This unit aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Standards for ELA and Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects. See preview for more information.
Areas of Focus within The Rivers Unit -Watersheds, Rivers of the United States, Sections of a River, Parts of River (Vocabulary), Stream Order, Erosion and Deposition, Water Quality, Chemical Properties of Water, Bio-Indicators of Water Quality (EPT richness), Physical Properties of Water Quality, Rivers and Flooding, Factors that Control Flooding, Types of Flooding, Tsunami's, Wetlands, Flood Prevention, Levees, Dams and Ecosystem, Importance of Dams, Impacts of Dams, Hydropower, Parts of Dam, Salmon (Life Cycle), Systems of Help Salmon, Fish (General), Layering in a Lake, Lake Turnover, Nutrients and Lakes.
Teaching Duration = 4+ Weeks + PowerPoint Review Games
Ryan Murphy M.Ed
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Water Quality is of key importance to the sustainability of all salmon populations across the world. Slideshow details key parameters to check (JHS level) for the sustainability of this iconic keystone species
The Stillaguamish Tribe is a Co-Lead Entity of the Stillaguamish Watershed Council implementing many restoration projects. Here are a few of the Tribe's projects. The Stillaguamish Tribe, in conjunction with the Family Forest Fish Passage Program, replaced a culvert that was blocking fish passage on Cherokee Creek with a new bridge. As a result approximately 1 mile of new habitat is now accessible to all species of Pacific salmon and trout. The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians sponsored a riparian restoration project on Jim Creek that involved stabilizing a bank with natural logs and slash, planting a buffer with native vegetation and installing fencing that keeps livestock out of the creek. As a result, the water in Jim Creek downstream will be clearer, cleaner, and more friendly for fish. The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians purchased and planted nearly 60 acres on the South Fork Stillaguamish, across from the mouth of Jim Creek. The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, in conjunction with Forterra, purchased and restored about 35 acres on the North Fork Stillaguamish. Dilapidated structures were demolished and removed, and a riparian buffer was planted with native vegetation. The Tribe has plans to install engineered log jams at this site in the future. Thie Blue Slough reconnection project reconnected a 2500 feet of remnant side channel that has been disconnected from the mainstem North Fork Stillaguamish since the 1930s. The final phase of construction installed new corrugated metal culverts to connect the slough to the river at both ends allowing continuous flow through the channel and providing winter and summer rearing for chinook juveniles. In addition, a log jam complex was installed near the upstream culvert to provide backwater refuge for smolts entering the side channel. The Stillaguamish Tribe has partnered with the Snohomish County Department of Corrections to establish a Riparian Enhancement Inmate Crew. Minimum security inmates participate in this program, helping with a variety of restoration projects throughout our watershed. They control dangerous invasive weeds and plant thousands of native plants each year.
The Nature Conservancy worked for over 10 years to design and implement a dike removal and set back project in Port Susan Bay. As a result, over 100 acres has been returned to tidal influence, and is providing new habitat for fish and shorebirds.
This presentation is given to the Snohomish County Beach Watcher Training Class every year. It covers salmon life cycle, cultural and social benefits of salmon, salmon habitat and stewardship.
sciencepowerpoint.com delivers a four part 2150+ slide PowerPoint slideshow becomes the roadmap for an amazing and interactive science experience. Complete with bundled homework package, many built-in quizzes, hands-on activities with directions, unit notes, answer keys, video links, rubrics, review games, and much more.
This unit aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Standards for ELA and Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects. See preview for more information.
Areas of Focus within The Rivers Unit -Watersheds, Rivers of the United States, Sections of a River, Parts of River (Vocabulary), Stream Order, Erosion and Deposition, Water Quality, Chemical Properties of Water, Bio-Indicators of Water Quality (EPT richness), Physical Properties of Water Quality, Rivers and Flooding, Factors that Control Flooding, Types of Flooding, Tsunami's, Wetlands, Flood Prevention, Levees, Dams and Ecosystem, Importance of Dams, Impacts of Dams, Hydropower, Parts of Dam, Salmon (Life Cycle), Systems of Help Salmon, Fish (General), Layering in a Lake, Lake Turnover, Nutrients and Lakes.
Teaching Duration = 4+ Weeks + PowerPoint Review Games
Ryan Murphy M.Ed
www.sciencepowerpoint.com
Water Quality is of key importance to the sustainability of all salmon populations across the world. Slideshow details key parameters to check (JHS level) for the sustainability of this iconic keystone species
2. The mission of the Stillaguamish Watershed Council
(SWC) is to maintain a healthy, functioning Stillaguamish
Watershed by providing a local forum in which agencies,
organizations, communities, and the public can engage in a
collaborative watershed based process of decision making
and coordination.
This slideshow highlights the work of the SWC
www.stillaguamishwatershed.org
3. Pilchuck Park Construction
Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
The Stillaguamish Tribe
of Indians purchased and
restored about 25 acres
near the mouth of
Pilchuck Creek. Wetland
acres were restored to
allow for fish and
wildlife habitat, and a
trail was installed to
allow the public to enjoy
this beautiful site.
Location
4. Pilchuck Park Construction
Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
The Stillaguamish
Tribe of Indians
purchased and
restored about 25
acres near the
mouth of Pilchuck Wetland
Creek. The pink Orange
Rehabilitation
and orange on this
map are acres that Green Buffer
were restored to
wetlands,
Wetland
providing fish and Pink
Reestablishment
wildlife habitat.
White Refugia Pond
Pilchuck Park Schematic
5. Pilchuck Park Construction
Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
purchased and restored about 25 acres near
the mouth of Pilchuck Creek.
Pilchuck Park
Before
6. Pilchuck Park Construction
Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians purchased and
restored about 25 acres near the mouth of
Pilchuck Creek. Wetland acres were restored to
allow for fish and wildlife habitat, and a trail was
installed to allow the public to enjoy this
beautiful site. This educational kiosk was also
installed as part of this project.
Kiosk during construction
Kiosk finished
7. Pilchuck Park Construction
Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
The Stillaguamish Tribe of
Indians purchased and restored
about 25 acres near the mouth
of Pilchuck Creek. Wetland
acres were restored to allow
for fish and wildlife habitat,
and a trail was installed to
allow the public to enjoy this
beautiful site.
Containers awaiting planting
Left: Students
Planting
Right: Natural
Resources Team
Planting
8. Pilchuck Park Construction
Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians purchased
and restored about 25 acres near the mouth of
Pilchuck Creek. Large woody debris was
installed to provide fish and wildlife habitat in
the restored wetlands.
Large Woody Debris
9. Pilchuck Park Construction
Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Views of the Park Today
The Stillaguamish Tribe of
Indians purchased and
restored about 25 acres near
the mouth of Pilchuck Creek.
Wetland acres were restored
to allow for fish and wildlife
habitat. The Stillaguamish
Tribe sampled for fish here to
determine usage by
Stillaguamish Chinook and
Coho salmon.
10. For more information about the Stillaguamish
Watershed Council visit our website at:
www.stillaguamishwatershed.org