H89 Anthracite-Timberlane (AKCD08)
The Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force (Task Force) will partner with the Timberlane Village Homeowner’s Association (Timberlane) to complete streambank enhancement along Anthracite Creek on private land in eastern King County. Anthracite Creek is within the Upper South Fork Skykomish sub-basin and enters the South Fork Skykomish River downstream of the confluence of the Tye and Foss Rivers and upstream of the Beckler River.

The Task Force and Timberlane propose to enhance approximately 100 feet of Anthracite Creek on both the left and right banks: 50 feet upstream and downstream of the proposed culvert. Enhancement will include removal of road fill material adjacent to the channel and shaping the banks to match upstream and downstream gradient. In addition, large wood, coir fabric, and/or mulch will be utilized to enhance aquatic habitat and stabilize exposed soils. One volunteer planting event will be organized by Task Force staff to plant native trees and shrubs in a 0.1 acre planting area.

The Task Force will also conduct outreach and education aimed at the residents of Timberlane Village to promote long-term stewardship on private property adjacent to Anthracite Creek and the South Fork Skykomish River.