Goodman Creek Large Woody Debris Placement Ph. 2

This restoration project is located on Goodman Creek, an independent drainage on the west Olympic Peninsula in Jefferson County, WA. The goal of the project is to restore ecological processes associated with the formation of complex habitat features. Goodman Creek Large Woody Debris (LWD) Placement - Phase 2 builds on restoration efforts implemented in 2021 through Goodman Creek LWD Placement (# 17-1234), by placing large wood instream between RM 11.4 to 13.0. Project deliverables include conceptual, preliminary, and as-built designs and strategically placed large wood structures creating small, stable debris jams and thereby increasing pool habitat and types of fish habitat. A mix of native conifers will be planted strategically along the riparian corridor to enhance long-term restoration. Segment 4 is a low gradient, low discharge channel with good access, making large wood placement both feasible and practical.

Restore ecological processes associated with the formation of complex in stream habitat in the Goodman Creek main stem, benefiting Coho and steelhead.

Recruit and retain LWD in segment 4 of Goodman Creek that has been identified as being lacking of key piece size LWD, as described in A Summary of Fish Habitat Conditions and Restoration Opportunities in Goodman Creek, Washington, (DeCillis 2017).