Wyeth Fishing Treaty Access Site

Project Description

In April, work started on this design/build project. We teamed up with PND Engineers and GreenWorks PC to finalize design on a new treaty access fishing site that includes construction of three breakwaters surrounding a new boat ramp and floating dock, four campsites with facilities, paved roadway and parking lot, landscaping, and environmental remediation at two separate sites. The project also includes the construction of a 150 foot long steel girder bridge that spans over three UPRR tracks.

When Bonneville Dam was built in 1938, the resulting reservoir—which the Corps calls Bonneville Pool—inundated about 40 traditional fishing spots. The Treaty Fishing Access Site Program dates to 1988, and directs the Corps to build 26 facilities in places selected by the four tribes whose fishing rights on the Columbia are guaranteed under an 1855 treaty. Saldana says the Corps follows no set blueprint, but consults with tribal members on what amenities to include and where to put them. Most of the sites, including Wyeth, are or will be managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the exclusive use of tribal members.

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