Yakama Nation Celebrates Causeway Removal to Restore Salmon Habitat
The Yakama Nation marks the removal of a causeway that blocked salmon migration, enhancing fish habitat in the Yakima River Delta. This $1.2 million project is expected to support the recovery of key salmon species and improve water quality for local communities.
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The removal of a 500-foot causeway in the Yakima River Delta, completed this winter, allows for improved water flow around Bateman Island, benefiting salmon, steelhead, and Pacific lamprey habitats. Funded by a $1.2 million contract awarded by the Army Corps of Engineers in collaboration with the Yakama Nation, Washington state agencies, and the Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group, this project is crucial for salmon recovery efforts, particularly for chinook, coho, and sockeye salmon.
The causeway had previously created a barrier that obstructed fish migration and led to stagnant water conditions conducive to invasive species. The project aims to enhance the ecological integrity of the Yakima River system, which is vital for local fisheries and community water quality.
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