Patterson Creek and Raging River
^{Free help for landowners!}

Stewardship in Action

Do you

• find yourself with lots of land, but little time?
• wonder how to improve the health of your forest?
• feel overwhelmed by blackberry, reed canary grass or other obnoxious weeds?
• want to find ways to pay less property tax?

Two rural landowner advisors are available to walk through your property with you and help you solve these challenging environmental problems.

Our advisors are also rural landowners and understand your issues.

If you live in these watersheds, find out about the customized technical assistance available to you.

Grant funds do not last forever! Don't wait; schedule your site visit soon.
Contact Greg Rabourn at 206-296-1923 or Kristi Mcclelland at 206-296-7820.

Technical assistance available on

• Invasive weed control
• Forest health
• Native plantings
• Current use taxation (reduce property taxes)
• Livestock management
• Gardening for (or in spite of) wildlife - external link
• Agricultural support
• Natural yard care
• Water Quality
• Community Cleanup
• Conservation easements

Upcoming Events

FREE WORKSHOP
Presented by Alayne Blickle, HorsesforCleanWater.com
Learn how to site and lay out your horse property to help you complete your chores in the most efficient way possible. After the workshop, you will understand different drainage options, footing materials, optimal locations for facilities, and more. Make your barn mud-free, a pleasure to look at and easy to care for—summer or winter. Whether you own an established farm or are just getting started, Alayne’s tips will help you make your life easier.

For more information or to register, contact Greg Rabourn at Greg.Rabourn@kingcounty.gov or 206-296-1923

For more information check out Partnership for Rural King County's Stewardship in Action website at http://www.prkc.org/community_EPA.htm

Stewardship in Action is funded in large part from a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the West Coast Estuaries Initiative for Coastal Watersheds.