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Cedar River Watershed
Cedar River Watershed
Cedar River Watershed Education Center will be closed November 26 (Thanksgiving) and November 27 (day after Thanksgiving) in observance of City Holidays
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The Cedar River Municipal Watershed is carefully managed to supply clean drinking water to 1.4 million people in the greater Seattle area. The watershed covers 90,638 acres and is owned by the City of Seattle. Come explore and learn about this remarkable rain-soaked landscape by visiting the Cedar River Watershed Education Center or attending a tour.
Watershed Biodiversity
The Cedar River Watershed is host to a rich biological diversity of plants, animals, and habitats. Learn more about the watershed's biodiversity and how it is being protected and restored by the City under its Habitat Conservation Plan.
Watershed activities and additional information
- • Fall marks the return of spawning salmon to the Cedar River and the opportunity to see them at sites along the River! Learn from Cedar River Salmon Journey (pdf) volunteer naturalists, about the epic journey that takes place every fall as salmon swim from the ocean...through Chittenden Locks...through Lake Washington...and up the Cedar River to spawn.
- • Fall 2009 school program (pdf) schedule is FULL. We do however encourage teachers to call and inquire about cancelations and last minute availability. Center Staff begin taking reservations for spring 2010 programs on Monday, January 4th at 8:00 am sharp. Spring 2010 programs run from early March until Mid June. To register contact us at our Program Reservation Line at (206) 233-1515.
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