Habitat Conservation - NOAA Fisheries Video Gallery

Salmon Bring a Better Life to Eastern Washington

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In the Northwest, local governments and stakeholders have realized that salmon recovery is a shared responsibility. Together, NOAA and the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board are working to improve habitat, restore salmon, and help the local economy.

Restoring the Elwha

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Get a closer look at the large-scale restoration efforts and science behind the largest dam removal in U.S. history, which began in 2011 on the Elwha River in Washington State. How do NOAA Fisheries scientists prepare for and measure the changes?

Little Rapids Habitat Restoration Project

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St. Marys River, Chippewa County, Michigan

Fish Habitat Improvement: Little Rapids Habitat Restoration

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Improving Fish Habitat for Spawning, St. Mary's River, Chippewa County, Michigan Construction of a new bridge between Sault Ste. Marie and Sugar Island.. It will allow natural flow to return for the first time in more than 50 years.

Fish/Economy: Little Rapids Habitat Restoration

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St. Marys River, Chippewa County, Michigan. Restoring the fish habitat will help the economy in the area.

Soo Locks: Little Rapids Habitat Restoration

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Soo Locks, St, Marys River, Chippewa County, Michigan

Muskegon Lake Habitat Restoration Projects

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Muskegon Lake in Michigan was a dumping ground for foundries and paper mills for decades. We have helped fund several projects to remove debris and contaminated sediments, to help improve habitat for fish.

Recyling/Reusing: Muskegon Lake Habitat Restoration

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Reusing and recycling materials from the restoration project. Muskegon, Michigan

Change of Thinking: Muskegon Lake Habitat Restoration

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Muskegon, Michigan. A Change in perspective from looking at Muskegon Lake as an industrial waste catch to an area of community recreation and stewardship.

Bear Creek: Muskegon Lake Habitat Restoration

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Bear Creek - Muskegon, Michigan

Green Valley Creek Off-Channel Habitat

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Only a few populations of Coho salmon remain in the Russian River tributary and one of them is in Green Valley Creek, where habitat restoration has taken place and is now being used as a model for other landowners.