Reply #224: Duwamish River Cleanup fall events (South King County)

[eridani]

September 24th-28th on Morning Edition

Don't miss Jessica Partnow's in-depth look at Seattle's Duwamish River, all this week at 6:40 and 8:40 during Morning Edition on KUOW 94.9 Seattle, 90.3 Bellingham, and 1340 AM Olympia.

Life on the Duwamish explores the history, culture, and neighborhoods around the Duwamish waterway, a historical center of industry in Seattle, Superfund Cleanup site, and a focal point of communities in South Park and Georgetown.

But don't wait for the series to air...visit the Common Language Project's multimedia website right away!

Outside the Seattle Area? Missed the show? Visit kuow.org to hear the series online.

Then come out and get involved in efforts to clean up and restore your river with the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition!

Saturday, October 13, 10am-2pm ~ Duwamish Alive! ~ Join your friends and neighbors volunteering with work parties at nine habitat restoration sites along the Duwamish River. DRCC is hosting the volunteer work party at Gateway Park North, on the river at the end of 8th Avenue S. in Georgetown. Call [phone] to volunteer, or visit www.duwamishcleanup.org for a full list of sites to choose from.

Saturday, October 27, 10am-12pm ~ Duwamish River Boat Tour ~
Join guides from DRCC and EPA on this 2-hour boat tour of Seattle's hometown river. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Duwamish River, Superfund cleanup sites and habitat restoration areas, plus enjoy a critter search around Kellogg Island for eagles, osprey, seals and otters. Space is limited ~ advance registration is required. Email info {at} duwamishcleanup.org, or call [phone].

Thursday, November 29, 6-9:30 pm ~ River Cleanup Public Meeting ~ =

results of six years of investigation are out! ~ Come learn about contamination levels and sources polluting our river, and what the risks are to the environment and human health. Food, child care and Spanish interpretation provided. Transportation available upon request. (Tentative) Location: Concord School, 723 S. Concord St., South Park, Seattle. Call or email DRCC for more information: [phone]; info {at} duwamishcleanup.org

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BJ Cummings
Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition
5410 First Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206.954.0218
info {at} duwamishcleanup.org