Berwick creek at labree fish passage

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $2,243,000 to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on May 19, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This Formula Grant funds the replacement of an existing box culvert with a fish-passable culvert at LaBree Road in Berwick Creek, Washington, along with associated infrastructure work. The project supports FHWA's broader mandate to improve transportation infrastructure while advancing environmental stewardship through fish passage restoration, enabling aquatic species mobility and ecosystem connectivity.

The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to state departments of transportation for highway preservation, construction, safety enhancements, and multimodal improvements. Fish passage and culvert restoration projects are among the eligible activities under the program, reflecting the integration of environmental considerations with transportation infrastructure development. As the state's primary transportation agency, WSDOT serves as the prime grantee responsible for project planning, design, environmental compliance, construction oversight, and completion of the culvert replacement work in accordance with federal requirements and FHWA stewardship standards.

Project description

Replace existing box culvert with a fish-passable culvert at labree RD, including associated work.