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Partner Updates
WRIA 9 Hosts Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) Site Visits
On March 13, WRIA 9 staff hosted site visits to support this year’s applications for SRFB and Puget Sound Acquisitions and Restoration grant programs. In addition to virtual presentations, the City of Normandy Park and the City of Tukwila supported in-person tours of the proposed Marine View Park South Extension and Nelson Side Channel projects. It is fantastic to see these projects moving forward!
Duwamish Alive!
Join Duwamish Alive! in restoring vital habitat along the Green-Duwamish River for the juvenile salmon that are coming down the river this spring. They will be restoring habitat at multiple locations throughout the watershed. 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!
- 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, April 18. Visit the website for more information and volunteer registration.
Duwamish Alive! on Rainier Ave Radio Community Environmental Show
Rainier Ave Radio introduced an environmental show dedicated to the Green-Duwamish Watershed airing Tuesdays at 4 pm. This is a community radio station, reaching South King County, Eastside, Tukwila and Seattle. The show hosts local guests working within the watershed to educate, advocate and inspire collaborative community stewardship with the purpose of connecting those addressing the watershed's challenges with broader communities.
The show welcomes guests in the environmental field to share on topics of interest to the general public, shows are 30 minutes in an interview and discussion structure. If interested, contact Sharon Leishman .
Planet Protecters Summit
The City of Kent will host its annual Planet Protectors Summit at Green River College on Tuesday, March 31st from 10 am to 1:15 pm. Planet Protectors Summit is an event that started in the year 2000, and will host 748 fourth grade students from 11 schools in Kent School District this year. Students will hear from a variety of local agencies on the topics of clean water, recycling, and conservation of our natural resources. All students will have the opportunity to see performances from the two local main attractions: The Reptile Man – Scott Petersen, and environmental magician – Jeff Evans of Simply Magic.
Once Wild River, An Exhibition by Timothy White Eagle and Collaborators
Once Wild River is a multi-artist exhibition by Timothy White Eagle. The exhibition marks the culmination of White Eagle’s year-long residency in the Green–Duwamish Watershed, where he has been listening to the river—its wild past, its constrained present, and its uncertain future.
Open May 9 - June 21 at Mini-Mart City Park, 6525 Ellis Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Timothy White Eagle is the GD-Watershed Urban Waters Federal Partnership/ Puget Sound Partnership Artist in Residence (AiR). Established by EPA’s Office of Water to expand efforts to incorporate arts and culture into the EPA’s place-based, watershed restoration programs, this innovative pilot explores the dynamic intersection of art, environmental stewardship, and community engagement within the Duwamish and Green River Watershed.
The AiR effort is supported locally by the Puget Sound Partnership (in collaboration with EPA R10 Puget Sound Team), the Emerald Alliance and its Ambassador for the Green-Duwamish Urban Waters Federal Partnership (with fiscal sponsorship by Seattle Parks Foundation).
Join Us at StormFest
Inspire the next generation of environmental stewards and motivate students to care about stormwater and their local streams! StormFest is seeking educators and volunteers to support StormFest, an interactive stormwater festival for Highline Public Schools 6th grade students. Volunteers support event day logistics. Educators learn and teach a watershed station. Educators will receive a $435 stipend, with an additional $50 each for bilingual educators and returning participants. No experience is necessary; training will be provided. Applications close April 27, 2026.
Questions? Contact: HighlineStormfest@gmail.com .
Scientists in Schools
Vashon Nature Center's Scientists in Schools program took 127 6th graders out to local creeks to survey stream bugs. They then shared results with the whole island by designing an interpretive exhibit at the local public library.
Volunteer with Green Tukwila
Join Green Tukwila staff and Forest Stewards as they roll up theirr sleeves to restore Tukwila’s natural spaces. Together we’ll remove invasive plants, plant young trees and native shrubs, and give a boost to our urban forests and watershed.
No experience? No problem! City of Tukwila willl provide all the tools, gloves, and training you need—just bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes, and your best smile. Come dig in and grow the forest of tomorrow with us! View the website to learn about volunteer opportunities.
Salmon in the News
Why this Salmon Species, Unlike Others, is Booming in the Northwest.
Read the full article.
EPA Announces Settlement for $668M Cleanup of Seattle's Lower Duwamish Waterway.
Read the full article.
Grant Announcements
Puget Sound Riparian Systems Lead New Funding Announcement
The Puget Sound Riparian Systems Lead (PSRSL) grant program is sharing this notice as a funding announcement for riparian practitioners, watershed managers, and partners in the Puget Sound region. Ecology has received federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support a new round of riparian-focused grants. The PSRSL grant program will launch a new funding opportunity of approximately $3 Million in grants.
Complete proposals received at or before the deadline will be scored and rated by a review team. All applications must be submitted directly through Ecology’s EAGL (Ecology's Administration of Grants and Loans) system.
Important Dates:
- Applicant Webinar: April 1
- Office Hours: April 22 and May 27
- Solicitation closing date: June 3
Visit the webpage to learn more.
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