Case Study

Floodplain Restoration for Salmonid Habitat in the Yakima Basin

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation developed the Schaake Habitat Improvement Project, in collaboration with several partners, to restore approximately 130 acres of floodplain within the Schaake property for salmonid habitat. Reclamation undertook this project as part of their mission outlined in the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP) to protect fish and wildlife through improved water management.

Location Yakima River

Year

2023

Details

Hazards

Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems

Assets

Aquatic and Marine Resources

Natural Areas and Wildlife

Sources

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Floodplain Restoration for Salmonid Habitat in the Yakima Basin

Funding & Building Capacity

This project was funded by the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project.

Organizations

US Fish & Wildlife Service

Relevant Options

Restore and conserve land and water identified as newly suitable for habitats and species of concern. When developing a long-term watershed management plan, include the results of ecological assessments. Restore existing wetlands to provide resilient habitats, improve water quality and slow floodwaters.

Steps to Resilience

Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

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Image Credit

Tim DeWeese/Bureau of Reclamation