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Partner Updates
Mystery on the Green River: What Killed These Young Salmon?
A cold April rain fell on the Green River but the research carried on. King County ecologists Chris Gregersen and Dan Lantz floated down the river’s mainstem and poked into its tributaries listening for loud, electronic beeps from their tracking antennas. Each beep meant a tagged juvenile Chinook salmon was swimming below.
But as they paddled up Kent’s Mill Creek, Chris and Dan noticed something strange in the water. On both sides of their small craft, juvenile coho were floating, circling, and dying. What was killing these coho? Find out and watch video of the observation or subscribe to the Headwaters newsletter for more environmental science stories.
25th Annual Duwamish River Festival Celebrating Our Green-Duwamish River
Our river reminds us that we are all connected. As we gather along its shores, we celebrate not only the progress that has been made to restore and protect this important watershed, but also the collective power of community action. Together, we can build healthier neighborhoods, create new opportunities for future generations, and ensure that it remains a vibrant place to live, work, and thrive.
The festival is about people coming together across cultures, generations, and backgrounds to celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of our community. Through music, art, storytelling, cultural traditions, and hands-on activities, we create a space where everyone belongs and every voice matters.
You are invited to join in celebrating our community, honoring our shared history, and imagining a brighter future together. This will be an amazing party for the Duwamish Valley! Hosted by Duwamish River Community Coalition, SOPA SUPA - South Park Summer Party - Cultivate South Park
- 12 to 5 pm Saturday, August 8 at Duwamish People's Park and Shoreline Habitat, 87010 Dallas Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108. Visit the website for more information.
Fort Dent Levee 2020 Repair
The King County Flood Control District, with King County as service provider, is constructing a levee repair and setback that fixes damage to the existing levee from flooding in 2020 and 2025. This project ensures that the levee will function as designed to reduce flood risk while providing habitat for fish, birds, and other animals and maintaining recreational amenities.
From June 1 to October 31, 2026 The Green River Trail in Fort Dent Park will be closed. Trail users will be redirected to the detour along Interurban Avenue South. Visit the website for more details.
Schedule your Private Tour or Field Trip at SHADOW!
Want a fun nature tour designed to engage your family or friends this summer or fall? Are you a teacher looking for a way to make science feel more real to your students? We have been providing enriching field trip opportunities that align with Science or Environment and Sustainability state standards for the last 10 years. Visit the website to contact SHADOW staff about scheduling a field trip for your class, family, or social group.
SHADOW is Hiring a Digital Media Lead
The Social Media Lead is an independent contractor responsible for developing, executing, and managing SHADOW’s digital presence across social media platforms, email newsletters, the website, and community channels. This role plays a critical part in building SHADOW’s brand, growing community engagement, and supporting fundraising and event promotion.
For a complete job description, more information or to apply, please contact Board President: Max Prinsen. Application materials should include a cover letter, resume, samples of work (can be links to digital collateral) and three references.
Managing Undesirable Non-Native Trees
Many common small-statured hawthorns bordered the 2021-funded CWM Nicoterra, Dirt Corps site and prompted a restoration experiment in tree girdling. This site is near the Ramada Inn in Tukwila on River Mile 13 of the main stem of the lower Green River. This species is notorious for producing dormant buds following reduction cuts. Six chosen trees have received the girdling cuts that interrupt photosynthate flow to lower tissues and tree roots. Currently, five trees are reduced to mortality; the sixth tree has overcome the girdles. The dying trees continue to provide cover to new restoration plantings among other values. Daniel Collins, arborist with Nicoterra is interested in further experiments in our aquatic-riparian ecologies.
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
A River Runs Through Us. Timothy White Eagle Tells the Story of the Duwamish.
Read the full article.
Grant Announcements
WaterWorks Council Track Open for Applications
King County’s WaterWorks grant program opened for applications on June 16th for projects that improve water quality, control pollution, and build healthy communities. $3.4 million in funding will be available—the most ever offered through the Council-allocated track—making this an excellent time to apply. Projects must provide an improvement to water quality within the wastewater treatment division service area. Non-profits, Tribes, cities, schools, and special purpose districts are all eligible for funding.
Explore examples of previously funded projects on the WaterWorks website. No relationship is needed with a King County Councilmember to be considered for funding: all eligible projects will be considered. Applications due July 20, 2026.
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