You can help! 2015 Fairmount Ravine cleanup on March 28th

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(WSB photo of young volunteer Woodrow at 2014 Fairmount Ravine cleanup)
Early alert for one of our area’s most challenging community cleanups – the annual Fairmount Ravine cleanup is now less than 2 weeks away, set for Saturday, March 28th. Neighbors tackle the roadside slopes once a year to pick up trash and cut tree-threatening invasives off trunks, but would appreciate more help. The official announcement, if you haven’t already seen it in our calendar:

Fairmount Ravine Preservation Group will sponsor the 23rd Annual Spring Cleanup and Reforestation of Fairmount Ravine, Saturday, March 28h at 8:30. Meet at top of ravine (Forest St. and Fairmount Ave.). Wear boots and gloves. Bring a pruning saw or large loppers if interested in removing ivy from trees. Delicious beverages and food from our local merchants will be provided. We extend a special invitation to those who use the ravine to access the waterfront; please donate an hour of your time to keep this greenbelt healthy and pristine. More info – call John at 206-932-5151.

If you’re not familiar with the ravine, it’s along Fairmount Avenue between Harbor and Forest (map), running under the Admiral Way Bridge east of the business district, used by drivers, riders, walkers, and runners, usually as a route between Admiral and Alki.

Brenda March 15, 2015 (10:33 am)

I was wondering about thisjust last week. I’ll be there!

kc March 15, 2015 (1:33 pm)

Just curious if a permit was required to perform the clean up? When we bought our West Seattle home seven years, we attempted to clean up an overgrown area of the property that had been neglected for years, removing three large dumpsters full of trash. (Bottles, car parts, carpets, appliances, etc) The city did not think too highly of our work, as appently we disturbed some native vegetation and were threatened with a fine if we did not stop. So, still today, our property remains only partially cleaned up because heaven forbid we disturb a fern.

WSB March 15, 2015 (2:08 pm)

They’ve been doing this annually for more than 20 years and no, permits are generally not required for adopt-a-street type cleanups like this, or what a couple groups did elsewhere last weekend, etc. Don’t know the circumstances about your situation, but if it’s been years, you might check back with DPD and see if whatever was the allegation then still applies. Permits can be required on private property for major removal of exceptional trees, etc. – I see those in the permit files all the time. – TR

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