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Grading begins at Whychus Canyon Preserve.
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Bulldozers remove dirt to lower the floodplain.
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Water is spread to keep the dust down.
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A view of the grading from up high.
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Islands of vegetation are created for water to flow around in the future.
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Dirt is piled high to access cobbles underneath.
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When the stream is moved, fish must be rescued.
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Fish biologists electroshock the water to retrieve fish.
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The channel is blocked.
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Fish rescuers make their way to their positions along the creek.
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Block nets are put in place for fish rescue.
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Fish rescue begins as water flows decrease.
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Each fish is identified, and sized before being moved downstream.
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The rescue continues.
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It takes many people to rescue fish.
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On our way to a happier Whychus Creek!
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A view of a meadow at Whychus Canyon Preserve before restoration. Photo: Jay Mather.
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The same meadow being prepared for a restored Whychus Creek! Photo: Jay Mather.