This is a quick look at an intergovernmental/private money project to restore the riparian area  along sections of the Nooksack River  just outside Bellingham, Washington.  This area, which is prime wetland habitat, had been poorly used for many years.  It is home to many species of duck, overwintering area for Trumpeter Swans and Snow Geese, and had badly trashed small streams.  The streams have been repaired, with current interrupting log jams, and many riparian trees have been planted.  A good sign is that the beavers have returned.sign

You can see the number of agencies involved in this project.

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This is an overall view of the project.

 Thanks for looking.

David Helm

www.helmhomeinspections.com

 

David Helm, Inspector, Helm Home  Inspections Bellingham, Washington  Licensed Home  Inspector #272                                                       WSDA  Licensed Structural Pest Inspector  #69844              http://www.helmhomeinspections.com           HelmHomeInspections@yahoo.com                                                                               

 

9 Comments on Riparian Repair

JUL
28
2007
What are they trying to restore?  Are there endangered species or virnal pools of ferry shrimp?
1:55pm • #1
JUL
30
2007

Rondel, They are restoring poorly farmed and developed wetlands to provide habitat and erosion control.  There is also a trail that goes from this location all the way to the town of Ferndale, along the river.  This is a prime feeding area for many species of ducks and an overwintering and breeding area for Trumpeter Swans.  Sorry if I didn't make all this clear.

10:13am • #3
Stephanie, Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
10:14am • #4
JUL
31
2007
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Glad to hear your beavers are returning!! Great picture - looks like a beautiful spot!
4:58pm • #5
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What a nice looking place in the picture, I really enjoy the Bellingham area in general.
8:14pm • #6
AUG
01
2007
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David: Thanks for sharing. I am glad to see our tax dollars are be used for a good purpose. We need to protect our wetlands.
1:44pm • #7
Mary, I actually saw a Beaver in the Silver Creek/Marietta Slough just a few months ago.  I was walking across the bridge and heard the tale slap.  Looked down and there it was.  Pretty exciting.
7:53pm • #8

Gabe, Thanks for stopping by and commenting.  Yes the Bellingham area is great.

Carl, Yes we often waste tax dollars on things that do not produce any Good.  This one does.

7:55pm • #9

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