Restoration of Puget Sound River Deltas
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This page is for summarizing on-wiki resources describing the restoration of Puget Sound River Deltas.
Planning
- Simenstad et al 2011 describes the historical condition of Puget Sound River Deltas compared to current conditions.
- Fresh et al 2011 identifies loss of delta wetlands as a significant change in Puget Sound Ecosystems.
- File:Greene & Beamer 2005.pdf
Objectives
Funding and Implementation
Funding for a large Puget Sound Delta Restoration action typically requires mulitple funding sources to support feasibility, design, construction and evaluation of project work.
- Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) distributes state capital funds, and
- Puget Sound Aquisition and Restoration program funds projects defined by the Lead Entity system, and in addition identifies and funds large capital projects including large river delta restoration.
- Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) distributes state appropriations that match federal funds from the Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund.
Status
- See the pages for individual River Delta sites to find out more information about specific systems.
