West Sammamish River Trail Revegetation
The Sammamish river experiences high water temperatures and low oxygen levels—both of which are a serious threat to the Sammamish population of Chinook salmon. Planting more trees along the banks of the river could shade and cool the river. More diverse native habitat also helps other wildlife, such as birds, river otters, and pollinators.
Volunteer party 2020
Right now, we’re working with King County Parks and volunteers to remove the invasive blackberries on an 600 foot stretch of the Sammamish River by the former Redhook Brewery site, now the home of the Wheelhouse, Teatro Zinzanni, Adventura, and more! Thanks hard work from hundreds of volunteers half the site has been planted as of April 2020, with more work to be done. If you would like to join our volunteer events, please see upcoming opportunities below.
Sign up for your preferred volunteer dates under “Active Opportunities”. Once you have registered we will send an email with day-of instructions and directions to the site!
This project has had funding provided by King County Wastewater Treatment Division through the Waterworks Program with the support of King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci, from the Snoqualmie Tribe, and plants have been provided by Whale Scout. This funding has supported creating a planting plan, hosting volunteer events, and buying native trees and shrubs.
Volunteer groups are vital to making this site work. Thanks to the fun employees of Tom Douglas Restaurants, Redhook, Formative, DSI, Microsoft, and Chateau Ste Michelle winery for their hard work!
WSRT before and after invasive plant removal