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Gold Creek Valley Restoration

This project is cooperatively proposed by the Forest Service, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Yakama Nation. Gold Creek is not a properly functioning stream which compromises its channel, floodplain, and water quality and affects how both aquatic and terrestrial habitats connect. The proposed work would help recover Gold Creek’s federally threatened bull trout population by correcting conditions that cause significant mortality, prevent adult fish from accessing upstream spawning areas, and degrade habitat.

These same improvements would also benefit Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, and Mid-Columbia steelhead during future recovery efforts. Existing recreation opportunities would be modified to accommodate restoration; similar day-use opportunities would be provided in this valued area.

Access the documents linked below for full project information including maps, project details, and instructions for subscribing to updates or providing comments. You can also learn more about the project through this partnership produced video Gold Creek Pond Restoration and the Forest Service's interactive Restoring Gold Creek Valley StoryMap.

We use a web-based system called CARA (Comment Analysis and Response Application) for submitting comments. When the Responsible Official has opened a designated comment period, you can access CARA by clicking on the “Comment/Object on Project” link at the right side of this page.

A virtual public meeting on the draft Environmental Assessment was held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Project Summary

Last Updated: 1/24/2025

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