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The Cedar River Watershed Education Center is a regional education facility created as a gathering place to connect people with the source of their water. Nestled above the shores of Rattlesnake Lake (pdf) in the Cascade foothills, the Center is a gateway to the Cedar River Municipal Watershed, which provides drinking water for 70% of 1.4 million people living in the greater Seattle area.
The Center provides opportunities for thousands of visitors to learn about the complex issues surrounding the region's drinking water, forests and wildlife. There are a variety of ways to connect to the source of your water and the Cedar River Watershed.
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Upcoming Activities
- Watershed School Programs. Registration for the 2012-2013 school year begin June 1.
- Read our Watershed Newsletter for upcoming activities, opportunities and fascinating facts.
- Cedar River Watershed Workshops and Field Trips
Experience the Cedar River Watershed- family activities, watershed tours, and all day classes. - Public and Group Tap Water Tours
Join us this spring and summer for an exceptional opportunity to see the protected watershed that support 70% of the Seattle area’s drinking water. We now offer one-hour family friendly waterfall tours. - Education Center Facility Rentals
Consider having your next organizational planning session, community event or family get-together at the Center and enjoy the beautiful setting, mountain views, and inspirational watery landscape.
The $7 million Cedar River Watershed Education Center opened on October 2001. Funding for the Center was through a partnership between the City of Seattle and the non-profit Friends of the Cedar River Watershed.
Related links
Habitat Conservation Plan- HCP
Links to other sites
Current Education Center Weather Conditions
Saving Water Partnership