Work underway in major salmon habitat project in Skagit River delta

Construction began this week on a massive salmon habitat restoration project centered on a 270-acre site south of Fir Island in south Skagit County known as the "Island Unit." (Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)The restoration is the largest yet on state public lands

By: Sophia Gates

Outlets: Cascadia Daily News

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 192

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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The largest project so far to restore salmon estuary habitat in the Skagit River delta is underway as of this week.

The state-run project will remove diking infrastructure, excavate channels and build “low-angle landings, fords and recreational mounds” on a 270-acre area along the south fork of the Skagit River, south of Fir Island, according to a news release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The site, which is known as the “Island Unit” …

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