Snohomish County is an active member of the Stillaguamish Watershed Council implementing many restoration projects. Here are two of their projects. The North Meander project increases side-channel slough habitat by 1.8 hectares - an increase of 18.5% over existing amounts - or 8% of the historical loss in lower river, by reconnecting 3,300 feet of side channel. 300 pieces of large woody debris were placed for complex edge and cover. A box culvert and a bridge were installed to reconnect the channel. The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board oversees the efforts by Snohomish County in controlling the spread and damage done by dangerous invasive weeds such as Spartina and Japanese Knotweed.

1. www.stillaguamishwatershed.org
Dedicated to restoring and
maintaining a healthy
Stillaguamish River Watershed
since 1990

2. The mission of the Stillaguamish Watershed Council
(SWC) is to maintain a healthy, functioning Stillaguamish
Watershed by providing a local forum in which agencies,
organizations, communities, and the public can engage in a
collaborative watershed based process of decision making
and coordination.
This slideshow highlights the work of the SWC
www.stillaguamishwatershed.org

3. North Meander Reconnection Project
Sponsored by Snohomish County
The North Meander project
increases side-channel
slough habitat by 1.8
hectares - an increase of
18.5% over existing
amounts - or 8% of the
historical loss in lower
river, by reconnecting 3,300
feet of side channel. 300
pieces of large woody
debris were placed for
complex edge and cover. A
box culvert and a bridge
were installed to reconnect
the channel.
Location

4. North Meander Reconnection Project
Sponsored by Snohomish County
The North Meander project
increases side-channel slough
habitat by 1.8 hectares - an increase
of 18.5% over existing amounts - or
8% of the historical loss in lower
river, by reconnecting 3,300 feet of
side channel. 300 pieces of large
woody debris were placed for
complex edge and cover. A box
culvert and a bridge were installed
to reconnect the channel.
Left: Project Site Plan

5. North Meander Reconnection Project
Sponsored by Snohomish County
Bridge installed to reconnect the channel
Culvert installed to reconnect the
channel
A box culvert and a bridge were installed to reconnect the channel and to
allow for fish passage

6. North Meander Reconnection Project
Sponsored by Snohomish County
300 pieces of woody debris were placed to
increase channel complexity and to create
pools and cover for fish.

7. Noxious Weed Control Efforts
Sponsored by Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board
The Snohomish County
Noxious Weed Control Board
oversees the efforts by
Snohomish County in
controlling the spread and
damage done by dangerous
invasive weeds such as Spartina
and Japanese Knotweed.
Pulling Weeds
Pulling Weeds
Documenting Knotweed

8. For more information about the Stillaguamish
Watershed Council visit our website at:
www.stillaguamishwatershed.org