The Washington Water Trust is a key partner in this project which enhances instream flows and supports ecosystem restoration in Icicle Creek, a critical habitat for ESA-listed steelhead in Washington state. By permanently removing an upstream irrigation diversion, replacing it with a downstream diversion, and implementing efficiency upgrades, the project will significantly increase water flow to the creek. This initiative is part of the larger “Icicle Strategy,” aiming to meet flow targets, enhance habitat, and improve the reliability of agricultural and domestic water supplies. It also facilitates future projects, such as the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery upgrades, critical for sustaining tribal fisheries and restoring the watershed.
