swc2012projects-pilchuckpark
DESCRIPTION
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.TRANSCRIPT
Dedicated to restoring and maintaining a healthy
Stillaguamish River Watershed since 1990
www.stillaguamishwatershed.org
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 SWCwww.stillaguamishwatershed
.org
Pilchuck Park Construction Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Location
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.
Pilchuck Park Schematic
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. The pink and orange on this map are acres that were restored to wetlands, providing fish and wildlife habitat.
Orange Wetland Rehabilitation
Green Buffer
Pink Wetland Reestablishment
White Refugia Pond
Pilchuck Park Construction Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Pilchuck Park Before
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians purchased and restored about 25 acres near the mouth of Pilchuck Creek.
Kiosk during construction
Kiosk finished
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.
Containers awaiting planting
Left: Students Planting
Right: Natural Resources
Team Planting
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.
Pilchuck Park Construction Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Large Woody Debris
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.
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.
For more information about the Stillaguamish Watershed Council visit
our website at:
www.stillaguamishwatershed.org