WRIA1 Salmon Recovery Program

LOWER NOOKSACK RIVER GEOMORPHIC ASSESSMENT FINAL REPORT, 2019
The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate and summarize the geomorphology of the Lower Nooksack River corridorfrom Deming to Bellingham Bay. The work is part of a larger effort to develop an integrated  management plan to reduce flood risk, reduce system management costs,and improve salmon habitat on the river while supporting existing land uses in the floodplain.
Appendix A: Geologic and Geomorphic History
Appendix B: Geomorphic Trends
Appendix C: Geomorphic Characterization to Support Future Habitat Analysis
Appendix D: River Processes: Hydraulics, Bed and Bank Material, Sediment Transport, and Regime Appendix
LOWER NOOKSACK SALMON HABITAT ASSESSMENT FINAL REPORT, 2019
This Lower Mainstem Nooksack River Salmon Habitat Assessment is part of a larger collaborative effort to  develop an integrated floodplain management plan for the Nooksack River area to restore salmon habitat while reducing flood risk and management costs and supporting existing agricultural land uses within the floodplain. The primary objective of this habitat assessment was to describe the current and historic salmon habitat conditions in the Lower Mainstem Nooksack River study area.
LOWER MAINSTEM NOOKSACK RECOMMENDED RESTORATION STRATEGIES, 2019
This table of recommended restoration strategies complements the two tables in Appendix D of the Lower Nooksack Salmon Habitat Assessment Final Report, 2019.
LOWER NOOKSACK RIVER PROJECT: ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
This link will take you to the Whatcom County Public Works River and Flood Division site where you can download the Lower Nooksack Restoration Project, which addresses existing flood risks and habitat degradation in the Nooksack River downstream from the City of Ferndale. 

NOOKSACK RIVER ESTUARY HABITAT ASSESSMENT, 2005
Due to the size of this document, it has been separated into five files:
Table of Contents and Introduction
Estuarine Habitat Forming Processes and Habitat Characterization
Estuarine Fauna (macroinvertebrates and fish usage)
Conclusions, Restoration Options, and Bibliography
Appendices A-B
 
AN ASSESSMENT OF JUVENILE CHINOOK SALMON POPULATION STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS IN THE NOOKSACK ESTUARY AND BELLINGHAM BAY SHORELINE, 2003-2015
Report to City of Bellingham and Bellingham Bay Action Team in participation with the WRIA 1 Salmon Recovery Team
 
WRIA 1 NEARSHORE AND ESTUARINE ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION PRIORITIZATION PLAN (NEARP) ADDENDUM 1, DECEMBER 2013

WRIA1 NEARSHORE AND ESTUARINE ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION PLAN (NEARP), JANUARY 17, 2013
The City of Bellingham and Coastal Geologic Services assessment and prioritization plan and addendum for marine nearshore restoration and protection planning and implementation.

NOOKSACK RIVER WATERSHED RIPARIAN FUNCTION ASSESSMENT, 2001

The objectives of this report are to summarize large woody debris (LWD) recruitment potential and stream shading for the Nooksack River basin, evaluate results, and develop general recommendations for riparian restoration and protect.

WHATCOM COUNTY FISH PASSAGE BARRIER INVENTORY- FINAL REPORT, 2006
The purpose of this inventory is to locate barriers on both public and private land and assess the amount of fish habitat that each barrier blocks. This provides a comprehensive picture of the entire stream system.
Appendix B- South Fork Nooksack Sub-basin Report
Appendix C- Middle Fork Nooksack Sub-basin Report
Appendix D- North Fork Nooksack Sub-basin Report
Appendix E- Deming Sub-basin Report
Appendix F- Sumas Sub-basin Report
Appendix G- Lynden North Sub-basin Report
Appendix H- Tenmile Sub-basin Report
Appendix I- Coastal Sub-basin Report
Appendix J- Chuckanut Foothills Sub-basin Report
Appendix K- Samish Sub-basin Report

RIPARIAN VEGETATION INVENTORY AND FUNCTION ASSESSMENT OF TRIBUTARIES AND MARINE SHORELINE, June 2010
A riparian vegetation inventory and function assessment was conducted in Dakota, California, and Terrell Creeks, as well as along the coastal marine shoreline between the U.S.-Canadian border and Point Whitehorn.

RIPARIAN VEGETATION INVENTORY AND FUNCTION ASSESSMENT OF TRIBUTARIES AND MARINE SHORELINE, October 2012
Anchor QEA conducted a riparian vegation inventory and function assessment in 2010 to address data gaps on riparian conditions in areas of Northwest Whatcom County.  This is a similar report for areas of Southwest Whatcom County.

SALMON AND STEELHEAD HABITAT LIMITING FACTORS IN WRIA 1, THE NOOKSACK BASIN, July 2002
Washington State Conservation Commission prepared a habitat limiting factors report for WRIA 1 that consolidates habitat information in a Statewide consistent form, and rates various categories of habitat conditions.