Greater Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum

Next Meeting:
February 23, 2010
2 pm - 3:30 pm
City of Lake Forest Park
17425 Ballinger Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

All six local jurisdictions within the Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek watershed have joined together through a written agreement to prepare a strategic action plan that will address issues related to water quantity and water quality within the drainage basin.  The cities of Edmonds, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline and Snohomish County have agreed to language in an interlocal agreement that forms a Watershed Forum to guide the development of a Strategic Action Plan.
The Watershed Forum has its own website where you can find out what is happening with the Strategic Action Plan and get more information about the watershed. Go to: http://www.cityoflfp.com/city/engineering/stormwater/LBal-McACreek.html#mcaleer

SPRING BEACH CLEANUP and LOW TIDE WALK - FREE
Saturday, April 17
Noon - 2:00 pm
Olympic Beach

Help remove litter from the shoreline of Edmonds Marine Sanctuary, and explore the beach during a -1.7 low tide with a Ranger-Naturalist!  Meet at the Visitor Station, Olympic Beach.  Wear your gloves and boots, we will provide the bags.  Individuals of all ages and groups are welcome to participate.  No registration is necessary.  Call 425-771-0227 for more information.

WATERSHED FUN FAIR &
HABITAT CERTIFICATION CELEBRATION - FREE
Saturday, April 24
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Yost Park

Get in on the fun at this annual family event and help celebrate the certification of Edmonds as a Community Backyard Wildlife Habitat!  There will be nature crafts, activities for kids of all ages and adults, speakers, guided nature walks, entertainment, face painting, free refreshments, and an “all-species” parade.  Co-sponsored by the Edmonds Backyard Wildlife Habitat Project and the National Wildlife Federation.  Yost Park is located at 9535 Bowdoin Way.  Call 425-771-0227 for more information.

NATIVE PLANT DEMONSTRATION GARDEN
GRAND OPENING - FREE
Sunday, April 25
1:00-3:30 pm
Willow Creek Fish Hatchery

The certification celebration continues on Sunday. Come see the new Native Plant Demonstration Garden at the Willow Creek Fish Hatchery, 95 Pine Street.  There will be speakers and information on native plant wildlife gardening.  Learn how to get your own backyard certified.  Sponsored by Pilchuck Audubon Society.  For information see http://www.pilchuckaudubon.org/.