The Skagit Conservation District is proposing to protect and restore priority areas of the Nookachamps watershed, which is tributary to the Skagit River (WRIA 3). The proposed work plan includes fencing to restrict cattle access, planting of native species, planting maintenance, and project monitoring. Project prioritization is based on the Skagit Watershed Councils Application Strategy. Stream Reaches Include: 03.0230 03.0231 03.0239 03.0248 This project is designed to reduce sedimentation and excess nutrient loading, and provide for a reduction in stream temperature and a return to more natural biological processes. Historic use of the project area has been primarily agricultural, with resulting degradation of riparian areas and loss of function in riparian habitat. The Nookachamps is currently on the WDoE 303(d) list for repeated failure to meet temperature and fecal coliform parameters. Expected Results: Water quality will improve and riparian habitat will be restored.
