Annual MLK Weekend Cleanup EventFirst Creek Watershed

First Creek - 2nd Annual MLK Weekend Cleanup Event
Monday, January 17th, 2011 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
East Fairbanks St, two blocks east of Portland Ave., Tacoma, 98404

First Creek, named for the fact that it is the first creek you encounter while walking upstream from the mouth of the Puyallup River, is getting a facelift as neighbors, students, and community groups join forces and reclaim the beauty of this little stream. This is a second annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday event where First Creek Middle School and UW-Tacoma are hosting an English ivy and weed pull in preparation for future replanting. The work party will take place 10am to 1pm, on N. Fairbanks St., two blocks east of Portland Ave.
Contact event organizer and Habitat Steward Dan Fear 253-304-2808 for more information.
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Green Tacoma Day 2010 - September 25th

Discover Tacoma’s Natural Treasures at the 3rd annual Green Tacoma Day to be held on September 25th in conjunction with National Public Lands Day. Help protect and restore your favorite local park, gulch, and shoreline or learn more about your favorite recreation destination from experienced Habitat Stewards. Family friendly activities will be held at the Tacoma Nature Center throughout the day.

First Creek Neighbors will be hosting a cleanup at Fairbanks and First Creek. Location is one long block East of Portland Avenue at Fairbanks. We'll be working on several tasks, including removing some Ivy, general cleanup and trail maintenance. Join us if you can. If you don't want to get dirty, stop by and take a quick tour and learn about First Creek.


Visit http://www.greentacoma.org to learn more and to find an event location near you!
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Storm Drain Marking Event in TacomaAugust 21st First Creek Watershed

Did you know the water that flows down storm drains empties directly into our rivers, lakes and Puget Sound? This water is not treated, allowing any pollutants from the streets to be washed into the waterways where we swim, fish and boat, and where salmon live.

We need your help! The City of Tacoma, Citizens for a Healthy Bay and Stream Team are partnering to permanently place the “No Dumping” message beside storm drains throughout Tacoma and this year it's the First Creek Watershed getting the markers.



What:
Help keep Tacoma’s waterways clean by volunteering to glue curb markers next to storm drains with the message “No Dumping, Drains to Puget Sound”

When:
Saturday, August 21, 2010

Time:
Curb marking will begin at 9:00a.m. and will wrap-up by
12:00 p.m. Lunch to follow for volunteers.

Where:
Meet at First Creek Middle School, 1801 E. 56th St. Tacoma 98404

Why:
Did you know the water that flows down storm drains empties directly into our rivers, lakes and Puget Sound? This water is not treated, allowing any pollutants from the streets to be washed into the waterways where we swim, fish and boat, and where salmon live. The City of Tacoma, Citizens for a Healthy Bay and Stream Team are partnering to permanently place the “No Dumping” message beside storm drains throughout Tacoma.

Please pre-register: Jeanine Riss, jriss@healthybay.org

This project is sponsored by the Pierce Stream Team, City of Tacoma and Citizens for a Healthy Bay. Melissa Buckingham, Pierce Stream Team: (253) 845-2973 Email: melissab@piercecountycd.org Jeanine Riss, Citizens for a Healthy Bay: (253) 383-2429 Email: jriss@healthybay.org
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