1. Spokane River Riparian Enhancement Project at State Line

2. Introduction Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Spokane Conservation District Spokane River Forum History of Project – Mitigation Funds for Spokane River Projects – Looking for Sites with Restoration Potential – Improve Site Condition and Formalize River Access

3. Site Location

4. Degraded Upland Habitat Vegetation No upland vegetation Knapweed, Toadflax and Other Noxious Weeds Present as Identified by County Weed Board Uncontrolled Vehicle Access No upland vegetation Knapweed, Toadflax and Other Noxious Weeds Present as Identified by County Weed Board Uncontrolled Vehicle Access

5. Potential For Site Improvement Vehicle Damage Source of Runoff No Upland Vegetation Limited Riparian Habitat Limited Fish Habitat and Water Quality Function Vehicle Damage Source of Runoff No Upland Vegetation Limited Riparian Habitat Limited Fish Habitat and Water Quality Function

6. Shoreline Vegetation Damage Uncontrolled Access all Along Shoreline Uncontrolled Access all Along Shoreline Major Vehicle Shoreline Damage Major Vehicle Shoreline Damage Inappropriate Location for Road Inappropriate Location for Road Natural Recovery Impossible Natural Recovery Impossible Source of Sediment to River Source of Sediment to River Uncontrolled Access all Along Shoreline Uncontrolled Access all Along Shoreline Major Vehicle Shoreline Damage Major Vehicle Shoreline Damage Inappropriate Location for Road Inappropriate Location for Road Natural Recovery Impossible Natural Recovery Impossible Source of Sediment to River Source of Sediment to River

7. Continuing Erosion Problems Riparian Restoration Will Prevent This and Improve Ecological Function Control Stormwater Runoff Riparian Restoration Will Prevent This and Improve Ecological Function Control Stormwater Runoff

8. Riparian Habitat Current Condition Vandalism and Illicit Activities Present Currently Restoration and Improved Public Access will lead to Positive Uses of Site Vandalism and Illicit Activities Present Currently Restoration and Improved Public Access will lead to Positive Uses of Site

9. Existing Access Site Non-Motorized Access Requires Little to Restore Ramp is Functional and Safe Upper 6 Miles of River Accessible with Site Supported by Variety of User Groups, Agencies and Law Enforcement Community Non-Motorized Access Requires Little to Restore Ramp is Functional and Safe Upper 6 Miles of River Accessible with Site Supported by Variety of User Groups, Agencies and Law Enforcement Community

10. Project Requires Coordinated Effort Money comes from WDFW – Needs to be used by SCD Land owned by WSDOT – Requires lease and maintenance State Parks already manages Centennial Trail which runs through property…

11. Parcels to Restore

12. Benefits Restore Significant Portion of Shoreline – Consistent with Shoreline Master Program Requirements Improve Riparian and Upland Habitat Control Noxious Weeds Provide Controlled River Access – Consistent with definition and standards for Water Trail under SC Comprehensive Plan

13. Benefits Access and Parking to Centennial Trail Works With Centennial Trail Realignment to Enhance User Experience Site Management and Monitoring for the Long Term Decreases WSDOT’s liability Beautiful Entrance into Washington State and Gateway Park

14. Who’s involved now Washington State Parks Washington State Department of Transportation Spokane Conservation District Spokane River Forum Lands Council Spokane River Keeper User Communities

15. How to Restore the State Line Access Area