Washington Removed a Century-Old Dike and Let Tides Reclaim 762 Acres
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- Washington removed sea dikes from the Nisqually River Delta in 2009, allowing tides to reclaim 762 acres of marshland.
- The restoration re-established 21 miles of ancestral tidal channels and supported feeding and growth for young Chinook salmon.
In 2009, Washington made a bold choice at the Nisqually River Delta: it removed century-old sea dikes and allowed the tides to return.
The change rejuvenated 762 acres of marshland. Young Chinook salmon quickly adapted to the restored tidal channels, using them for feeding and growth.
The project also re-established 21 miles of ancestral channels connecting the delta with Puget Sound. Its results now present a promising model for coastal resilience along the US West Coast.
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