STHD: South Fork Toutle Headwaters Design
LCFEG is restoring natural processes in the South Fork Toutle River headwaters by reconnecting the river to its floodplain, improving streamside habitat, and increasing in-stream diversity. To support this, we’re installing a strategic mix of fixed and mobile log structures that help slow water, reduce erosion, and trap sediment—creating more stable, resilient habitat for salmon, steelhead, and other native species.
SF Toutle at Johnson Creek Riparian Restoration
This is a riparian and floodplain enhancement project in the Johnson Creek reach of the South Fork Toutle River. We plan to install at least 40 floodplain roughness structures and 38,900 plants over nearly 46 acres.
SF Toutle Lower Brownell Reach Restoration
The project will address natural processes to benefit ESA-listed Chinook, coho, and steelhead as well as resident and anadromous lamprey, trout, and a dozen other coldwater fish species inventoried in the reach. This project will finalize the design to install instream and floodplain woody materials as well as jumpstart riparian and upland plant succession.