Report on Clean Seattle Initiative
Cleanup: Interbay
Date of Cleanup: September 17, 2005
Departments: Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Department of
Transportation, Seattle City Light, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Department
of Correction work crews and Seattle Public Utilities Community Services Division,
Seattle Works, King County Juvenile work team, Department of Correction work
crews and Seattle Public Utilities Community Services Division
On Saturday, September 17, 2005 , Mayor Greg Nickels
and Sharon Nickels led more than 35 community volunteers to green and clean
North West Seattle’s
Interbay community. Interbay is a predominantly industrial/commercial neighborhood
in the valley between Queen Anne and Magnolia. Mayor Nickels kicked off
the Clean and Green clean up event at the Interbay Convenant Church parking
lot.
Host Reverend Ray Bartell introduced the mayor to volunteers, community
and business leaders. Community participants included Bob Derry and David
Bolin of the Interbay Neighborhood Association, Zoe Vineyard and other
members of the Church of Scientology and neighborhood volunteers from Queen
Anne and Magnolia.
Volunteer activities included tree planting and litter pick-up. Starbucks,
QFC and other community businesses provided refreshments. Anthony Harris
took digital photographs.
Cleanup Activities:
- 59 streetlights repaired/relamped
- Swept approx 3 curb miles
- Filled 3 potholes
- Cleaned or replaced 16 signs
- Two Oak trees were planted
- New planting bed at the corner of
14th and Dravus
- Collected
1,000 pounds of litter
- Urban Forestry crews worked with the DOC crews to clean up the median
on 15th, Ruffner to W. Raye
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photos by Anthony Harris
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