Washington uses helicopters to fly 6,000 logs into remote streams to restore salmon habitats

Helicopters are being used to deliver over 6,000 logs to remote streams in central Washington. The project aims to enhance salmon and bull trout habitats by creating pools and sheltered spaces. Log placement helps to retain water and slows down stream currents while allowing for better floodplain connectivity. The initiative is a response to past river management practices that greatly damaged these ecosystems.