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Cedar River Watershed

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

• Attention Teachers!: Spring 2008 school programs registration begins 8:00 AM, Monday, January 7. Call our Watershed Program Information line at 206-233-1515 and leave a message anytime after 8:00 AM on 1-7-08. ( Be advised that calls, requests or Emails for Watershed and Learning Lab programs prior to January 7, will not be considered.)
• 2008 Summer Public Discovery Tours (PDF) and Cedar River Watershed Institute (PDF) offerings resume in the early spring and summer. For information or questions about schedules and tour opportunities contact us at (206) 233-1515 or by email at CRWPrograms@seattle.org.
• Learn about the history of the watershed.
• See the natural beauty of the watershed by taking our virtual tour.
• Learn more about the animals, plants and the diverse habitats of the watershed.
• Lean how Seattle Public Utilities manages our clean drinking water supply and treatment at Cedar River.
• Apply for a watershed permit online (only available for authorized activities).

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