Herald has a good article about the salmon restoration project at Spencer Island. If you've ever wondered "why aren't my park dollars fixing these info signs?" this is why. It's a really wonderful (IMHO) long term project. I'm glad the comment period has been extended, but perennially frustrated that Herald didn't do the story BEFORE the meeting. (yes, i pay for my subscription. ;) )

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife, in partnership with Snohomish County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking public input on the project. At this stage, residents mainly seem concerned about how the $9 million project will affect the island’s trail network, said Seth Ballhorn, environmental planner for Fish and Wildlife.

Project leaders are considering 10 different designs that involve lowering and breaching dikes, as well as redesigning channels, to restore wildlife habitat on the island.

Some of the design options are especially beneficial to Chinook and other wildlife. But those same designs would also flood a majority of the island’s trail network.

Fish and Wildlife Info Site

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