diff --git a/workplans/NK-WP-0027-reef-placement-reconciliation.md b/workplans/NK-WP-0027-reef-placement-reconciliation.md
index d6d8a63..88e8191 100644
--- a/workplans/NK-WP-0027-reef-placement-reconciliation.md
+++ b/workplans/NK-WP-0027-reef-placement-reconciliation.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ type: workplan
 title: "Reconcile reef placement and security-zone canon dependencies"
 domain: infotech
 repo: net-kingdom
-status: backlog
+status: active
 flavor: residual
 owner: net-kingdom
 topic_slug: netkingdom