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September 2026

General Recycling Project Complete: Fish and Wildlife Habitat Restored in the Lower Duwamish River in Seattle, Washington

This summer, General Recycling of Washington (General Recycling) completed construction of a 2.8-acre restoration project along the Lower Duwamish River to restore habitat for Chinook salmon, shorebirds, and other wildlife. The off-channel marsh, intertidal, and riparian habitats will help support the recovery of these natural resources harmed by decades of contamination in this industrial waterway.

The project created 2.3 acres of new, on and off-channel marsh, intertidal, and riparian habitat, and protected an additional 0.5 acres of subtidal habitat on and adjacent to the Lower Duwamish River.

Restoring Coastal Communities After Pollution

For over 30 years, NOAA and partners have recovered over $10.8 billion to restore fish, wildlife, and habitats harmed by pollution. Restoration also provides economic and cultural benefits to coastal populations, benefiting local communities and ocean economies. Visit the Damage, Assessment, Remediation and Restoration Program website to learn more about our work in coastal recovery. 

DARRP is a joint program of the NOAA National Ocean Service's Office of Response & Restoration, NOAA Fisheries' Office of Habitat Conservation, and NOAA Office of General Counsel, Natural Resources Section.