History
The construction of Landsburg fish passage facilities (ladder and sorting facility) was completed in 2003, providing safe passage for fish past Landsburg Dam and the aqueduct crossing below the dam. These improvements restored historic access to nearly 17 miles of habitat for the first time in about a century. This project was the first major Cedar River Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) initiative to be completed and represents one of the most significant habitat restoration projects in the region. Learn more about the history of the Landsburg Fish Passage.
Operations
The Landsburg fish ladder operates year-round and is designed to operate in either a sorting mode or a passive mode. Sorting mode is used when sockeye are present at the ladder, typically from early September through December or to aid in the collection of biological data from fish for approved research. When operating in this mode all migrating fish are guided into the sorting facility. From January – August, the ladder facility is operated in passive mode, allowing all fish to bypass the sorting facilities and move through the ladder at will. Learn more about fish passage operations.
Gary Sprague
Landsburg Mitigation Program Manager
Scientific and Technical Services Division
Seattle Public Utilities
P.O. Box 34018
Seattle WA 98124-4018
(206) 233-5108
gary.sprague@seattle.gov
Paul Faulds
Landsburg Fish Passage Manager
Scientific and Technical Services Division
Seattle Public Utilities
P.O. Box 34018
Seattle WA 98124-4018
(206) 615-0021 (Landsburg Office 615-0020)
paul.faulds@seattle.gov
