The King County Flood Control District has approved nearly $1.8 million for 16 habitat restoration, watershed health and salmon recovery projects in District 8, funding work that will benefit communities across southwest King County.
The grants were approved at the district board’s July 14, 2026, meeting as part of the 2026 Cooperative Watershed Management Grant Program.
The projects will support restoration efforts along the Green River, Duwamish River, Vashon-Maury Island and other waterways and shorelines that provide habitat for salmon and wildlife.
Flood Control District 8 includes parts of Seattle, Tukwila, and Burien, along with Vashon Island and nearby unincorporated communities. It includes areas such as West Seattle, South Park, Georgetown, Pioneer Square, and the Duwamish Valley, where flood resilience and stormwater management are especially important.
“These investments reflect our commitment to environmental and social justice by ensuring communities throughout District 8 have access to healthy waterways, thriving ecosystems, and the benefits that come with a more resilient environment,” said King County Flood Control District Supervisor Teresa Mosqueda. “The Cooperative Watershed Management Grant Program supports strong partnerships with community organizations, local governments, tribes, and watershed leaders working to protect and restore the Green River and Duwamish River while advancing critical habitat restoration and stewardship efforts on Vashon Island. Together, these projects help create healthier communities, support salmon recovery, and ensure that environmental benefits are shared by current and future generations.”
The funding round drew 107 applications seeking more than $21.3 million, underscoring regional demand for environmental restoration, watershed protection and salmon recovery work. Now in its 14th year, the grant program is one of the district’s main tools for funding ecosystem restoration.
The CWM Grant Program serves as a financial foundation for watershed restoration and salmon recovery efforts throughout King County. Following a rigorous technical review process and recommendations from local watershed partners, District 8 will receive funding for the following projects:
- Spring Beach Armoring Removal — $690,000
- WRIA 9 Project Implementation 2027 — $200,000
- Arroyos Natural Area Shoreline Restoration Feasibility Assessment — $126,525
- North Maury Bulkhead Removal — $111,000
- Upper Hamm Creek and Turning Point Riparian Revegetation — $73,822
- Revegetation at Foster Golf Links — $60,000
- Lower Green Riparian Maintenance Phase VI — $40,000
- Green River Screw Trap – 2027 — $93,000
- Addressing Stormwater Impacts on Chinook in Runoff-Impaired Watersheds — $165,000
- WRIA 9 Status & Trends: Lower Green & Duwamish Large Wood Survey — $20,000
- Delridge Greenspace Restoration and Education – Year 3 — $35,638
- Burien Green Teens – Year 3 — $23,100
- Environmental Heroes: Improving Watershed Health and Salmon Habitat Through Education and Outreach – Year 3 — $59,400
- BeachNET: Engaging Communities for a Healthy Puget Sound – Year 3 — $38,016
- Youth Watershed Education, Stewardship, and Community Science – Year 3 — $23,159
- Salmon in Schools – Year 3 — $15,771
The district said the projects will help improve water quality, restore salmon habitat, strengthen shoreline resilience and expand opportunities for community stewardship. It also said several awards directly support the Green and Duwamish river watersheds, while others focus on Vashon-Maury Island shoreline habitat and bulkhead removal.
