Reach-Scale Plans

The Sustainable Lands Strategy (SLS) has identified four major river reaches in Snohomish County on which to focus its multi-benefit planning approach. The consensus among those involved is that a one-size-fits-all approach will not work in every part of Snohomish County. Therefore, each reach has its own plan to address its unique needs and priorities.

Reach-Scale Plan Summary Brochure (PDF)

Plans are now complete for the following river reaches:

• Lower Skykomish River (PDF) 
• Lower Stillaguamish River (PDF)
• Snohomish River and Estuary (PDF) - two reaches in one plan
• North Fork Stillaguamish (PDF)

Click on the interactive GIS map to explore.

By focusing on the reach as a whole and stressing mutual benefits, the SLS can achieve long-term agreement on the fish and farm net gains needed by the participants in a larger, regional picture.

Successes

The SLS has seen great successes to date. Below are some examples:

Snohomish Estuary:

• Smith Island

 Lower Skykomish:

• Dairy Farm Digester

 Snohomish River:

• DOI, EPA, NOAA Recognized Conservation and Resilience of Natural Resources on the Snohomish River (PDF)