Ecological Goals The primary ecological goal of the SHMB is to restore, rehabilitate and enhance wetlands and salmonid habitat through the creation of a floodplain wetland complex and braided side channel complex along the north bank of the Skykomish River, approximately 2.5 miles upstream of the Snohomish River confluence for the purpose of establishing the compensatory mitigation bank. The SHMB includes the following primary habitat goals: Optimize the ecological functions of the site by creating an integrated dynamic system of wetlands and river side channels; Increase the area and function of riparian and floodplain wetlands and riparian area adjacent to the restored channels; Rehabilitate and enhance the existing on-site wetlands to provide floodplain wetlands that support the restored salmonid habitat; Maximize juvenile salmonid habitat throughout the project area by restoring natural function to existing, remnant side channels and increasing the area of this channel complex; Avoid negative impacts to existing habitats, sensitive areas (i.e. Critical Areas), and neighboring properties. More Information