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Be a Creek Steward

You can make a difference in your watershed by caring for a local creek. Learn about Seattle's creek systems and get involved in sustaining them!

What you can do:

• Learn how to be a Backyard Steward
• Participate in Creek Steward Events, including work parties, workshops and other training opportunities
• If you would like to be on our mailing list to receive information about future events, please contact the SPU Creek Steward Coordinator at (206) 386-4162 or creekstewardintern@seattle.gov with your name, mailing address, and type of events you are interested in.
• Make a larger commitment by adopting a site as a Site Steward.
• Visit our News and Notes section to view creek steward updates and read about our featured Site Steward.
• Learn more about Critical Areas.
• Report dumping in a stream or wetland.

The Creek Steward Program works in partnership with Seattle Parks and other agencies, local community groups, businesses and schools to enhance your opportunities to care for our urban creeks.

The Creek Steward Program has joined in a 20-year plan to restore 2,500 acres of Seattle’s forested parkland. You can learn more about this initiative by visiting the Green Seattle Partnership website.

Additional Information on Creek Related Issues
Creek Side Property Owner Guidelines
Streambank Protection
Large Woody Debris (LWD)

Links to Other Sites
Living with Beavers, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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