FRIENDS
OF THE CEDAR RIVER WATERSHED ONLINE NEWSLETTER
e-Currents
October 2007– 69 Dear Friends, The fall brings with it tens of thousands of returning salmon. We're now out on the Cedar watching them come home! Have you made it out to the river? The Cedar River Salmon Journey will be underway again this coming weekend, October 27th and 28th, and on November 3rd. If you haven't stood on the banks of the Cedar River to see those amazing red and green sockeye (and a grand run of Chinook!), then please bring the family out. It's truly an inspiration to see all those fish. There are two other items we want to make you aware of. One is next Monday's DINNER WITH FRIENDS event. We're heading back to Casuelita's Island Soul in south Seattle on Monday, October 29th. Casuelita's offers great food, great staff, and a GREAT cause! Dine right off the menu and a portion of your check will go to the Friends. No special arrangements are necessary, just EAT! For best results, come early (between 5 and 6 pm) or late (after 7:30) for fast seating. Invite friends, family, and co-workers to dine out with you. Dinner With Friends is a simple way to mingle with the members, supporter, and partners of the Friends, and the funds raised support our efforts to improve the health of our watershed. If you plan to eat dinner on Monday night, please dine with us! Secondly, if you haven't heard about our Cedar Salmon Traveling Art Exhibit and Online Auction, have we got a surprise for you! Nine renowned artists from the Northwest have created and donated a work of art to the Friends, each of which began as a two-dimensional cedar plank cut into the shape of life-sized salmon. These pieces are absolutely beautiful. They're currently on display at the Renton Library in conjunction with the Cedar River Salmon Journey, so be sure to stop in at the library if you go out to the Cedar to watch the salmon. (Note: The library is closed on Sundays, so the art won't be available, but the Salmon Journey will!) If you know anyone who might like to bid on one of these inspiring works, please pass this link to them: http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?vhost=cedarsalmon. We continue to invite our members and supporters to take the next step with us by joining one of our three committees or make a financial contribution to further our effectiveness in restoration and education. We have only one Cedar River. We are a community of stewards for our watershed and we welcome your continued support. As always, thanks for all you do with and for the Friends of the Cedar River Watershed.
Sue Rooney Executive Director Friends of the Cedar River Watershed PS--If you received this edition as a forward from a thoughtful friend or coworker, you can sign up for your very own subscription here. Contents:1. Events Calendar 2. In the News 3. Help Protect Your Watershed Become a member Join a Committee Water Conservation 4. e-Currents Quote of the Month Upcoming EventsSupport the Friends! Now through December 17, 2007 * Cedar Salmon Art Exhibition and Auction This exhibit features life-sized wooden salmon carved from cedar planks and transformed into original works of art by Pacific Northwest artists. The Cedar Salmon will be on display at venues along the Cedar River, following the course taken by real Sockeye and Chinook salmon as they return to their spawning streams. These unique pieces will be on display as follows: September 8 - October 4 Burke Museum, 15th Ave NE & NE 45th St, Seattle, (206) 543-7907 October 6 - November 3 Renton Library, 100 Mill Ave S, Renton, (425) 235-2610 November 6 - November 16 Cedar River Watershed Education Center, (206) 733-9421 November 17 - December 17 REI, 222 Yale Ave N, Seattle, (206) 470-4020 *Please call ahead for hours and visiting information. October 13, 20, 21, 27, 28 & November 3 11 am to 4 pm The Cedar River Salmon Journey - Saturdays and Sundays this fall! The Salmon Journey returns! Sockeye are in the Cedar, and with some good timing you will also see returning Chinook salmon. Bring your family and friends out to the Cedar River to watch them run! Click here for more details on where you can watch salmon as they return to spawn. Through October 30 10 am to 5 pm, Tues - Sun Cedar River Watershed Ed Center Looking for something to do with your family and friends? How about a visit to the Education Center in North Bend? It's close to home, in a beautiful location, has an interactive display for kids, historic and reading library for the book-worms, and trails to wander for the whole family. Share the riches of your watershed and come up for a visit! Winter hours begin in November. Family Fun in the Watershed
Saturday, November 10 10am to 1:30pm Tree Planting at Cavanaugh Pond Thursday, December 27 10 am to 3 pm Wondering About Wildlife This activity day was created for families and folks of all ages with lots of hands-on activities and special programs about the critters living in the Cedar River Watershed. Audience: All ages Cost: FREE! Registration: Not Required Location: Cedar River Watershed Education Center
The Water Center Lecture Series An ongoing series of lectures related to water, both locally and globally, occur through the University of Washington Water Center. Upcoming topics: Global water and health seminar, and the Annual Review of Research focusing on stream restoration, salmon and salmon habitat, droughts and water shortages, dam removal, new technologies, sustainability, and climate variability and change Water Center Lecture Series. ____________________________________________ In the News Cedar King (Chinook) Salmon Return in Record Numbers A sense of cautious hope comes home with the Kings. Astroturf Gets Watered During Drought in the Southeast There are many perspectives to consider where water resources are concerned. Over 200 Dead Seabirds Found on Washington's Coast State wildlife officials seeking answers. Attention Cyclists, Joggers, and Strollers: Meet the Cedar River Trail. The Cedar River Regional Trail runs parallel to the river from Renton to Landsburg. Located atop an abandoned rail line, it provides visual and physical access to the river in many locations. The trail is paved from Lake Washington to Maple Valley with compacted gravel the remainder of the distance. Come meet your river when the mood strikes! ______________________________________________ Help Protect Your Watershed Greater Seattle area residents enjoy some of the cleanest water in the world. Fish and other species like it too. The water coming from the Cedar River Watershed is uniquely pure because the land that collects and stores it is protected. It is one of only six watersheds in the country that supplies drinking water to a metropolitan area without requiring a major filtration system. The forest itself filters our water. You can help ensure this protection continues. Become a Member The work of the Friends of the Cedar River Watershed—habitat restoration and environmental education—is made possible by your donations. As a non-profit organization, we depend on the support of the community to continue serving the community. To make your tax-deductible gift on-line, please visit our Donation Page Volunteer Opportunities Help develop and expand the reach of our programs, or help us with fundraising events. We are seeking volunteers to make one-year commitments to one of three great committees. The Program and Education, Outreach, and Events Committees need you. Drop a line to: info@cedarriver.org. Conserve Water for People and Wildlife ________________________________________________ e-Currents Quote of the Month The highest good is like water. Water gives life to the ten thousand things And does not strive. -Tao te Ching |