South Prairie Creek

South Prairie Creek is the most important salmon-bearing stream in Pierce County. Cascade Land Conservancy, on behalf of Pierce County, acquired 20 acres of abandoned railroad right-of-way along South Prairie Creek. The property is a mix of wetlands, pasture and riparian vegetation, and is in close proximity to the proposed Foothills Trail extension. Conservation of this property protects critical habitat for wildlife as well as threatened and endangered salmon species.