In 2021 Duwamish Tribal Services received a grant from the King Conservation District to determine the feasibility of a trail from the top of Puget Ridge, Pathfinder School, and South Seattle College to the Duwamish Longhouse and Duwamish Waterway at Ha-ah-poos. The West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails group participated in the planning for and implementation of this grant.
The purpose of the grant was to assess trail routes through the Greenbelt and determine remediation options required to meet federal, state, and municipal policy and safety regulations for trail usage and develop a comprehensive trail plan for the greenbelt, addressing recreation, education, cultural exchange, environmental justice, youth employment, and forest restoration.
The study was completed in May, 2021. A summary of the results of that study by Herrera Environmental Consultants can be found here and the full Feasibility study here.
The Ridge to River steering committee continues to meet to plan the next steps in developing the Ridge to River trail.
Water Quality Monitoring
Part of the Ridge to River grant was water quality monitoring at the base of Puget Creek where it enters a culvert on Puget Way. View the water quality summary from the volunteer work along Puget Creek:
R2R WQ summary
Many thanks to the Duwamish Tribe and partners for leading these efforts, the dedicated volunteers who were out in all conditions despite pandemic challenges, and Joanna Florer in particular for jumping in with a heavy assist with data management, kit maintenance, and drafting this summary.
