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In 2009, Washington removed a century-old dike and let tides reclaim 762 acres
In 2009, the decision to remove sea dikes from the Nisqually River Delta paved the way for a remarkable transformation, rejuvenating 762 acres of marshland. Young Chinook salmon swiftly adapted to the new tidal channels, fostering their feeding and growth. This comprehensive restoration successfully re-established 21 miles of ancestral tidal channels with Puget Sound, showcasing a promising blueprint for coastal resilience in the West Coast regions.
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