Habitat restoration is the process of returning a degraded habitat to a stable state that mimics its former pre-disturbed condition. Our restoration projects strive to mimic as closely as possible the functional condition of natural, undisturbed sites. Restoration sites can also be developed to address habitat compensation requirements associated with proposed development in the aquatic environment. See our habitat banking page for more info

Habitat restoration is a stepping stone towards correcting imbalances from historical practices or cumulative impact of overdeveloped watersheds. By restoring habitat structure for aquatic species, cover and stable habitat is provided for invertebrates and other critical food sources for species such as juvenile salmonids which have high cultural and environmental value. Habitat restoration helps create a dynamic stability of stream banks, allowing vegetation to rapidly grow and acts as a valuable carbon sink in the fight against climate change.