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This project will eliminate barriers for resident salmon and other fish species while increasing potential upstream habitat. The work in the channel will simulate what is found in a natural stream bed.
May Creek is a tributary to the Bogachiel River, which is a popular breeding zone for fish. Once complete, this project is expected to produce nearly 8 miles of potential habitat gain for salmon and other species.
May Creek potentially supports Coho, Winter Steelhead, Coastal Cutthroat, and Resident Trout.
Why is WSDOT correcting fish passage barriers under US 101 near Port Angeles?
Correcting fish passage barriers is an important part of the state's efforts to protect and restore fish runs negatively affected by outdated culverts under state highways.
In 2013, a federal court injunction required the state to significantly increase the state’s efforts in removing state-owned culverts that block habitat for salmon, bull trout and steelhead.
Replacing the outdated culvert with new full-span bridge will increase the likelihood of migration through the channel. Fish will be able to pass through the creek easier as the water will be slower and the bridge will span a more natural creek environment.
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