The Nisqually Tribe of Washington celebrated the return of saltwater to a vital part of the salmon habitat in the Nisqually River.

Water flowed on 140 acres of the Nisqually estuary after a dike was removed. Estuaries are rearing grounds for young salmon.

The removal of the dike is part of a large-scale restoration of salmon habitat. When the project is complete, 840 acres of the estuary will be restored.

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Salt water returns to Nisqually field (The Tacoma News Tribune 11/)
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Nisqually reaching back into its former territory (The Olympian 11/1)
Dike removal at century-old ranch site opens Nisqually estuary (AP 10/31)

Relevant Links:
Nisqually Indian Tribe - http://www.nisqually-nsn.gov