Our mission is to inspire conservation and protection of a healthy Cedar River Watershed through restoration, education, and stewardship.

Description:
Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW), based in the Ballard neighborhood, is active in both the protected municipal watershed and in the lower basin where the river flows through Maple Valley and into Lake Washington. FCRW partners closely with King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, as well as with Seattle Public Utilities, individuals, churches, youth groups, and businesses to create a full-basin ethic of conservation. FCRW promotes all-ages education at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center, educates thousands of people through the Cedar River Salmon Journey, engages hundreds of volunteers through the Watershed Stewardship Program, builds collaborative relationships within the regional conservation community, and reaches audiences with the unique story of the Watershed through tours and public outreach.

The Cedar River Watershed, located just 30 miles southeast of Seattle, is the principal water source for those living and working in Seattle and King County. It is an unparalleled preserve of wilderness, old growth forest, and clean, pure water. Seattle is one of only six cities its size in North America able to rely on a protected watershed to supply clean, safe, affordable water. The watershed is an ecosystem hosting spotted owls, common loons, osprey, cougar, black bear, and bull trout, and provides water for the largest run of sockeye salmon in the lower 48 states.

History:
Since 1996, Friends of the Cedar River Watershed has been dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Cedar River Watershed, the source of drinking water for more than 1.4 million people in the Puget Sound region. As a crucial resource of water, habitat, and cultural heritage, the preservation of this watershed is vital to our region's future.

Contact people:

Sarah Waller, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Erin Frost, Operations Manager, (phone), (email) Sue Rooney, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 297-8142

Address:

6512 - 23rd Ave NW Rm 320 Seattle, WA 98117-5728 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.cedarriver.org

Directions:

FCRW's office is located in Ballard which is west of Fremont and Wallingford. From 15th Avenue NW, go west on 65th Street. Follow 65th Street for approximately 0.5 miles and take a right on 23rd Avenue NW. We are located. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: MT 18, 2 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes