A popular recreation area near Snoqualmie Pass could soon be closed for up to a decade while some big changes are made as part of a restoration project. The goal is to save a threatened fish species, but some locals are concerned about the impacts the project will have on their community. Gold Creek Pond is a spot many people walk, picnic and snowshoe around on a trail that is just over 1 mile. The pond is known for its easy access and stunning views. But the Gold Creek Valley is not in its natural state. “The Gold Creek Valley was this incredible old growth forest with a mountain stream meandering down through it,” said William Meyer, a biologist with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/gold-creek-pond-snoqualmie-pass-restoration-project-closure/281-5b8c944d-d477-4c57-909b-2c05129e9ee3