The Stillaguamish Tribe, located in Washington state, is actively purchasing hundreds of acres of farmland within its traditional territory. This effort includes the removal of levees to facilitate the transformation of these lands into wetlands.
The primary objective of this initiative is to restore the habitat necessary for Chinook salmon, a species that has faced significant challenges in recent years.
By converting farmland to wetlands, the tribe hopes to create a more conducive environment for salmon spawning and growth, thereby supporting the local ecosystem.