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Twenty-five years after creating a first-of-its-kind regional partnership for salmon recovery, King County and a coalition of partners are celebrating progress and renewing the alliance for another decade.
The partners have so far reconnected 730 acres of floodplain, completed 719 salmon recovery projects, and planted native vegetation in nearly 1,500 acres of riparian areas while also improving water quality, reducing flood risks, and expanding public access to greenspace. They are achievements that would have been nearly impossible without the agreement signed in 2000 that unified investments and aligned actions across jurisdictional boundaries.
Coinciding with a 25th anniversary summit hosted in December at the University of Washington, the partners signed a new agreement that will ensure progress continues for the next decade.
“The inspiring progress we have made with salmon recovery partners over the past 25 years demonstrates the power of collective action, unifying our efforts to produce the best results for people, fish, and wildlife,” said King County Executive Girmay Zahilay. “Our unique approach in King County recognizes that we are most effective when we apply a regional approach to achieve shared goals that reflect our values.”
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