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Sequalitchew Creek Restoration

Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission

On December 17th, 2013 the Sequalitchew Creek Watershed Restoration Planning Core Group adopted a set of recommended actions to restore the Sequalitchew Creek Watershed. Representatives from the Department of Ecology, Nisqually Indian Tribe, CalPortland, JBLM, a coalition of environmental organizations, the Sequalitchew Creek Watershed Council, Pierce County, and the City of DuPont all served on the Core Group.

"I have been working in this watershed for 25 years, and today marks monumental progress," said David Troutt, natural resources director for the Nisqually Indian Tribe. "The desire to restore Sequalitchew Creek has long existed, but we have lacked a shared vision for restoration. Today we have a well-developed plan which we can act upon together."

City of DuPont Mayor Michael Grayum noted that "Sequalitchew Creek has an extensive historic, economic, and cultural significance for the Pacific Northwest." Sequalitchew Creek is the home of the trading post and historic Fort Nisqually site established in the 1800's by the Hudson Bay Company.

"The City of DuPont has a rich history related to the use of our natural resources, which continues today with a renewed emphasis on preservation and restoration," said Grayum. "The recommended actions adopted will help promote environmental health, tourism, recreation, and continued economic growth in our community."

Tom Skjervold, who represented the Environmental Caucus throughout the negotiation of the settlement agreement and restoration plan said: "This process was supported by a broad array of stakeholders and community members. It represents a well-reasoned approach to restoration."

Core Group members emphasized their hope that DuPont residents would become involved in implementation of the plan, assisting with removal of trash and unwanted vegetation, planting native plants, and monitoring beaver activity and water levels throughout the system.


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