This feasibility study is intended to determine options for increasing flood protection and improving fish habitat conditions on the Carbon River near Bridge Street and Voights Creek.
Pierce County has initiated this project to reduce sediment input and loading into the Rody Creek system and receiving Clarks Creek water body, by stabilizing the channel bed from downcutting and stabilizing certain areas of ravine slopes from erosion.
The purpose of the project is to connect Carbon River main channel flows to its floodplain and an existing side channel, located on the right bank side of the river. The goal is to connect at least six acres of floodplain for a 2-year flow event and stage, using at least six engineered log jams.