A few weeks ago we spent some time on the Cedar River, just outside of Seattle, volunteering with the organization Friends of the Cedar River Watershed. Our goal, to remove as many invasive species of plants that we could. After a few hours of work, and many days later spent plucking thorns, we found out that we removed over 4800 sq. ft. of blackberries. That area will be planted with native plants in the upcoming months. And let's hope a fish was saved.
Friends of the Cedar River Watershed is a terrific organization. Throughout the year they offer opportunities to do various types of volunteer activities. In the upcoming weeks ( October 24, 25, 31 and November 1) they are offering the chance to spend time with naturalists learning about the river and the fish who call the Cedar home. If you are interested in more information about this organization it can be found at www.cedarriver.org.
Anybody who takes time to save a trout gets a thumbs up from me!
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting your good deeds where your fishing line is, Mike! The salmon on the Cedar are better for your involvement. For anyone interested, we'll be planting that same site along the Cedar River this Saturday (Nov. 14th). You can find more info here: www.cedarriver.org/calendar/calendar.shtml
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Thanks to all the Squaretail and fishing community folks who took the time to help restore salmon habitat on the Cedar. With fewer and fewer people growing up fishing, we see fewer fishing enthusiasts over time. You are all so critical to watershed health, and we THANK YOU for your committment. --Sue Rooney, Executive Director, FCRW.
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