Date: October 1, 2007
Community and Government Affairs
City of Lake Forest Park
Phone: 206-368-5440
News Release
Eagle Scout Project Cleanup at McAleer Creek
A 100-yard section of McAleer Creek is in much better condition now, thanks to Peter Husted‘s Eagle Scout project. That section of the stream is known to be anactive salmon spawning location, and invasive plants (ivy, blackberries, and knotweed) tend to drive out the native plant species that are necessary for a healthy stream ecosystem.
Peter (shown at far right in the photo of the volunteers) contacted StreamKeepers looking for ideas for an environmental improvement project to fulfill his Eagle Scout requirements. Peter met with the neighbors and representatives of StreamKeepers and the Adopt–A–Stream Foundation, and a project was soon taking shape. For an Eagle Scout project, its not enough to simply work on a project. Peter was responsible for planning and managing the effort, which he did with assistance from StreamKeepers and Adopt–A–Stream.
The work was carried out over three days at the end of the summer with fantastic participation and muscle power from some 24 members of Troop 348. The rank of Eagle Scout is Scoutings highest, and the whole troop supports the effort! Over 110 large garbage bags of invasive plants and a collection of streamside trash were removed to the street and picked up by our Public Works Department.
This project is an example of how the considerable talents and resources of our community can be mobilized to achieve beneficial civic results. Please join me in thanking Peter, Troop 348, the property owners, as well as Adopt–A–Stream and StreamKeepers for working together to make it happen. Peter Husted (far right) with Boy Scout Troop 348 members working at McAleer Creek.
