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Habitat Improvement
District Environmental Education programs include classroom presentations, organizing Family Fun events, workshops, and field trips for K-16 students. These efforts reached thousands of young people and the community at-large throughout Pierce County with a message of how important environmental stewardship is and provided an opportunity to act on that message.
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Knotweed Control Program
Knotweed is an invasive plant from Asia that spreads aggressively and has the potential to cause great harm to local habitats and salmon runs. Since the spring of 2010, the Pierce Conservation District has been leading knotweed eradication efforts within both the Nisqually River and South Prairie Creek watersheds.
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Restoration Plantings
The District works with private and public landowners to restore native habitats. These projects often involve the removal of invasive weeds and the establishment of native trees and shrubs to improve the quality and function of local habitats. Many of these projects involve citizen volunteers in events that not only improve the quality of our natural areas, but also help build community and a sense of stewardship.
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Landowner Assistance
District staff are available to meet with landowners to discuss options for improving, enhancing, or restoring native habitats.
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Shore Friendly Pierce
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Environmental Education
Chris Towe
Environmental Education Program Manager
ChrisT@piercecd.org
Phone: 253.845.9770 ext. 112
Rebecca Crust
AmeriCorps Member
RCrust@piercecd.org
Phone: 253.845.9770 ext. 119
Contact Us
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Jayme Gordon
Habitat Improvement & Environmental Education Program Director
JaymeG@piercecd.org
Phone: 253.845.9770 ext. 102
Chris Towe
Environmental Education Program Manager
ChrisT@piercecd.org
Phone: 253.845.9770 ext. 112
Mary Krauszer
Shorelines Program Manager
maryk@piercecd.org
Phone: 253.845.9770 ext. 113
Ryan Bird
Habitat Improvement Coordinator
RyanB@piercecd.org
Phone: 253.845.9770
Rebecca Crust
AmeriCorps Service Member
Conservation Education Specialist
Rcrust@piercecd.org
Phone: 253.845.9770 ext. 119
AmeriCorps Service Member
Kela Hall-Wieckert
Habitat Improvement Specialist
kelahw@piercecd.org
Phone: 253.845.9770 ext. 129