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Upcoming Events
Duwamish Alive! Celebrating Earth Day
Join Duwamish Alive! in restoring vital habitat along the Green-Duwamish River for the juvenile salmon that are coming down the river this spring. We will be restoring habitat at multiple locations throughout the watershed: on and along the river, its upland forests and creeks, we are all connected and all are invited - both volunteers and visitors. Learn about the tribal ancestral history of many of these sites. If you are interested in experiencing the river from a different perspective, the river kayak cleanup is very popular so spots go quickly. Instruction, tools and snacks are provided for restoration activities. This is a family friendly event, all ages welcome!
- Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 10 AM-2 PM. Visit the website for more information and volunteer registration.
Where the Water Begins Workshops
King Conservation District invites you to their upcoming FREE workshops developed for property owners along the marine shorelines of King County. Visit the website to learn more!
- March 25, 2025 at the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust from 5:30-8:30PM. Register here.
- April 27, 2025 at the Environmental Science Center from 9AM-3PM. Register here.
Volunteer for Earth Day with the Miller-Walker Basin Stewardship Program
Join us in restoring the banks of Miller Creek! We will celebrate Earth Day by removing blackberry and other weeds along the Miller Creek Trail in Burien and creating habitat in which humans and salmon alike can thrive.
Coho Fry Release
Join the City of SeaTac for a family-friendly event to release the Coho salmon fry we raised at the SeaTac Community Center into the Des Moines Creek. Learn about how stormwater impacts the health of SeaTac’s creeks and lakes, the lifecycle of salmon, and what you can do to help keep salmon safe and healthy. Pick out and name your very own salmon to release into the creek. Parking is limited at the trailhead, a shuttle to the trail will be provided every 10 minutes starting at 9:30 AM from Angle Lake Park.
Friends of Saltwater State Park Earth Day Celebration
Join Friends of Saltwater State Park for their annual Earth Day Celebration. It is free and open to the public and will have activities for all ages including educational activities, a craft table, splash time, a beach walk and a forest hike. A Discover Pass is needed to enter the park.
The 2025 Wastemobile Season has Begun!
This free hazardous waste collection service will be traveling throughout King County from February through October, making it easy and safe for you to drop off unwanted household hazardous waste. Common items brought to these events include oil-based paints, pesticides, automotive products, cleaners, and batteries. Be sure to check out the full list of accepted items and quantity limits for residents and eligible businesses at the Haz Waste Program’s website.
View the website to learn more about the program and view the complete 2025 Wastemobile schedule. All Wastemobile events operate Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For questions or more information, call the Hazardous Waste Helpline at 206-296-4692.
Partner Updates
Planet Protectors Summit Held at Kent and Federal Way Schools
In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, the Planet Protectors Summit stands as a beacon of hope, nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards. Originating in 2000 as the "H2O-2000 - The Water Festival", this annual event has grown into a transformative experience for over 30,000 3rd-5th grade students over the years. Together, we can nurture a generation of planet protectors who will safeguard the Earth for generations to come.
It will be held on March 25, 2025 at the Green River College (Auburn) with 773 students registered from Kent and Federal Way schools.
Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group is looking for Volunteers
Mid Sound Fisheries is looking for more volunteers and field trip support for 10 of their Salmon in Schools Spring Release Field Trips (10 total) between March 25 and April 17 and 6-7 Green Duwamish Student Stewards Field Trips between April 15-June 11 at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, Howard Hanson Dam/Tacoma Water (3), Isaac Evans Park in Auburn, and Earth works Park in Kent. Come celebrate their successes and share your role in the watershed, please email peggy@midsoundfisheries.org if you are interested in supporting these youth leaders.
Culvert Replacements in Federal Way
The City of Federal Way has 2 culvert replacement projects underway for 2025. The first, at Redondo Creek, involves the replacement of an existing culvert. The current culvert does not have enough capacity to handle high levels of water flow. The project will replace the failed culvert with one that is fish-passable. The second, at Cold Creek, includes a sequence of projects to reduce upstream erosion, install downstream grade controls, reduce flooding, improve water quality, and remove fish passage barriers. These projects are part of the City of Federal Way’s Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan, focused on reducing flooding and protecting natural resources.
Green River Coalition work at Palmer Slough Site
The Green River Coalition in partnership with Tacoma Waters, has begun extensive work at the Palmer Slough site, just south of Howard Hanson. There have been many work parties and volunteer events with grant partners Nicoterra, Orca Conservancy, and Unleash the Brilliance. Through this hard work, many willow live stakes along with a variety of conifers have been planted throughout the site. Work and volunteer events are planned to continue these coming months.
Grant Announcements
King County Parks Levy Grants
King County Parks will accept applications from February 24 to March 31 at 9 a.m. for the following grant programs:
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