(August 2008 photo by John LaSpina)
We talk a lot about the two waterways bordering West Seattle to the north — Elliott Bay — and the west — the rest of “open” Puget Sound, but not so much about our eastern border, the Duwamish River. Yet all the while, it’s a working waterway, with industry, fishing, and … environmental cleanup, as well as future planning. So what’s ahead? Here’s your invitation, just out of the inbox, to find out in a few days:

You are invited to join the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition for the release of the Duwamish Valley Vision Map & Report!

Thursday, February 19, 4–6 p.m. at the Duwamish Tribe’s Longhouse and Cultural Center, 4705 West Marginal Way South.

The Duwamish Valley Vision Map has been a year in the making and is the result of community workshops, surveys and interviews in four languages with over 500 residents, workers, business owners, industry leaders, youth, elders, fishermen, housing and homeless advocates. The map and report describe the future vision of the Duwamish Valley’s environment, community amenities, transportation, and economic development.

Please join us for our Vision Release Open House ~
~ View the vision maps
~ Pick up a CD copy of the report
~ Enjoy light snacks with the project partners, and
~ Stay for the Duwamish Tribe’s screening of 2 films by Sandy and Yasu Osawa at 7 p.m.

r.s.v.p. to contact@duwamishcleanup.org