Habitat Restoration & Conservation

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Habitat Restoration & Conservation

Habitat restoration and conservation efforts undertaken by Grant PUD are intended to accelerate efforts to improve survival and recovery of upper Columbia River steelhead and spring Chinook. In conjunction with the Priest Rapids Coordinating Committee, Grant PUD continues to fund regional tributary and mainstem habitat projects that benefit these fish stocks.  Grant PUD has funded and participated in a wide variety of habitat projects, including the gathering of valuable state-of-the-art imaging of the upper Columbia River system, removal of fish barriers, replacement of inefficient stream culverts and purchase of conservation lands.

Hanford Reach
Grant PUD is implementing a comprehensive protection program for the fall Chinook populations in the mid-Columbia region affected by the Priest Rapids Project. The program includes efforts outlined in the Hanford Reach Fall Chinook Protection Program Agreement which manages Columbia River flows to conserve and protect and enhance fall Chinook salmon.