King County, WA. Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW) will be joining King
County Parks to host the first of several 2012 restoration projects in a newly acquired
in-holding section of Taylor Mountain Forest, Monday, January 16 from 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
Volunteers from all over King County will have the opportunity to participate in
an effort to reconnect a critical wildlife corridor between Tiger Mountain and the
protected Cedar River Municipal Watershed. “Bringing local community members together
to improve habitat between a popular recreation area and a protected drinking water
resource is an excellent public education opportunity. We will not only be creating
links for bear, elk and cougars, we will be educating people about the ties between
healthy habitat for people and wildlife,” says FCRW’s Volunteer Habitat Restoration
Program Manager, Nisa Karimi.
Taylor Mountain Forest is an excellent example of a King County working forest that
conserves natural resources while demonstrating environmentally sound forest management
and provides educational and passive recreational opportunities. It is home to forested
wetlands and other highly valued wildlife habitat. “We are excited to expand our
work to restore this section of forest. This collaboration is a great opportunity
for all,” says King County Parks Volunteer Program Manager, Tina Miller. The events
will include an interpretive presentation on the natural and cultural history by
Cedar River Salmon Journey Naturalists.
Volunteers interested in organizing a team, participating as an individual for this
event, or for more information, should contact them at nisa@cedarriver.org.
This project is a collaborative effort thanks to Friends of the Cedar River Watershed
and King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.
About Friends of the Cedar River Watershed: Friends of the Cedar River Watershed
is a non-profit organization inspiring conservation and protection of the Cedar
River / Lake Washington watershed through restoration, education, and stewardship.
The Friends focuses on working with community volunteers to improve fish and wildlife
habitat, educate river visitors and engage local groups, school districts and governments
in water quality improvements.
