Project Design
The restoration project is divided into two sections, the upper and lower project areas. The lower project area spans from the shoreline of Lake Washington to Lakeridge Playfield. The upper project area encompasses Dead Horse Canyon (Lakeridge Park).
In the lower project area, SPU is focused on restoring natural habitat for juvenile Chinook salmon near the shoreline and creating a floodplain to capture heavy rainfall during storm events, preventing flooding of other infrastructure. We are also implementing a variety of infrastructure improvements to address safety and access for pedestrians.
In the upper project area, we are focused on managing the sediment deposits in the creek, reducing erosion, and stabilizing the creek banks. For more information on the positive impact of restoration and the restoration process, please return to the Science Behind the Project webpage.