Duwamish Alive!! Habitat Restoration--Be a Part of Making Seattle Green!

Twice a year, EOS partners with the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition and People for Puget Sound to host one of Seattle’s largest environmental stewardship events, “Duwamish Alive!” 

The EOS Alliance, in partnership with CleanScapes sponsors and hosts volunteers at a cleanup site located at Gateway Park on 8^th Ave S, in Georgetown. Coupling the mission of EOS Alliance we encourage a zero waste policy and will have recycling and composting facilities at all cleanup sites along the Duwamish River.  With members of the Georgetown Community Council and CleanScapes, on Oct 9^th we’ll be rolling up our sleeves to plant native species, eradicate invasives and pick up trash along the river.  There will free food, both breakfast and lunch, and hopefully some late fall sunshine.  SAVE THE DATE!

When: Sat, Oct 9, 10am-2pm

Where: Gateway Park (South end of 8^th Ave S)

Who: YOU!

What: Plant native species, pull up weeds and invasive species, pick up litter, and EAT DELICIOUS LUNCH!

Read on for more about the fascinating Duwamish River:

The Duwamish River has been heavily polluted for over 100 years by industry along the shore. Toxins in the Duwamish include PCBs, Lead, Mercury, Phalates and a long list of other chemicals dumped or buried in the river sediments (many of which are cancerous). Negligent and ignorant practices along the shore went on for decades before the EPA stepped in. In 2001, the River was declared a Superfund site—one of the most polluted sites in the country—and a plan was implemented to begin restoration. Only 2% of the original Duwamish wetlands exist today and while we can’t expect to completely restore the original habitats of the Duwamish, steps are being taken to cleanup toxins and create a healthier environment.

For more information or to find an event in your area visit: Duwamish Alive! or RSVP tflynn@eosalliance.org