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Funding Mechanisms Analysis
The WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum is examining possible funding mechanisms to support projects and programs needed to implement the Salmon Habitat Plan and do our part for Puget Sound recovery.
Learn more about the funding mechanisms and discussions by the Watershed Ecosystem Forum.
North Wind's Weir Estuary Restoration Project Construction Completed with Final Plantings on April 17
Construction on the North Wind's Weir estuary restoration in Tukwila was completed in mid-December 2009. In February and on April 17 -- the fifth annual "Duwamish Alive!" volunteer event -- hundreds of volunteers planted trees, shrubs, and marsh plants by the thousands. The project is now complete. Initial sampling in early April by University of Washington researchers found numerous and diverse fish use. The project will now be stewarded long term to ensure successful establishment of the plant community and control of invasive plants.
View KIRO television stories on the April 17 volunteer work.
Summary of 2009 Accomplishments by WRIA 9 Partners Available
On March 2, a summary of accomplishments of WRIA 9 partners in 2009 was released. The summary lists projects, grants, programs, and other activities that are helping to "make our watershed fit for a king" as laid out in the 2005 Salmon Habitat Plan.
Download the two-page flier of 2009 accomplishments (Adobe Acrobat).
Download the two-page flier of 2008 accomplishments (Adobe Acrobat).
"News Fit for a King" Archived Newsletters
Check out newsletters on efforts by watershed partners to improve the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed for people and fish.
Volunteering for the Watershed
There are volunteer opportunities where you can get dirty for a good cause!