Fish passage

Learn how we're reconnecting streams under state highways to improve fish passage around the state.

State highways cross streams and rivers in thousands of places in Washington state, which can impede fish migration. We have worked for nearly three decades to improve fish passage and reconnect streams to help keep our waterways healthy. WSDOT Fish Barrier Correction is a priority.

Learn more in the latest Fish Passage Annual Report (PDF 11.7MB) and our YouTube video on fish passage restoration.

Learn about fish passage barriers and why we fix them.

Learn about the federal court injunction for fish passage on this page and view photos & videos of our completed projects.

Find the sites in our 2030 fish passage delivery plan.

Find fish passage maps, get GIS data, and view our annual reports.

Learn how to participate in a habitat restoration partnership with us.

Learn how to get involved with fish passage projects. See what projects are scheduled for design or construction, look at applicable standards & guidance, and view training opportunities.

Slow down – lives are on the line. 

In 2023, speeding continued to be a top reason for work zone crashes.

Even one life lost is too many.

Fatal work zone crashes doubled in 2023 - Washington had 10 fatal work zone crashes on state roads.

It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.

95% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.