Because of the lack of Large Woody Material, the Youngs Bay has built several wood cribs and installed then in the tidal area of the watershed. The cribs are anchored to existing pilings and stuffed with woody material to provided hiding areas for juvenile salmon. Currently Astoria High School Students are monitoring fish use in the area.

Material for the cribs were donated from Weyerhaeuser Company and Pacific Power.

Thanks to members of the Rainland Flycasters for helping us build the cribs.