Karlson Island Wetland Enhancement
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Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Lewis and Clark Wildlife Refuge, Knappa, Oregon
In summer 2014, the restoration project was completed and restored hydrology and fish access to the 320 acres of tidal marsh habitat. Over 2,050 feet of levee was removed, 760 linear feet of channel was created, native vegetation was planted over 4 acres of disturbed areas, 38 pieces of large woody debris was added to the slough network, 2 culverts and tidegates were removed, and 9 acres of habitat was treated for invasive species. Project partners: Bonneville Power Administration US Fish and Wildlife Service Related services: Restoration Planning & Implementation |
Location of Project
Karlson Island after restoration (notice 3 of 9 breach locations). Photo taken in January 2015 by Tom Josephson, courtesy of LightHawk and Jane Rosevelt. Orange dots denote New Channel Connections.
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