In December 2021, Nicoterra was contacted by a long standing client: Green River Coalition about needed restoration plantings on Big Soos Creek. King County Council – Pete Von Reichbauer directed funds for a concentrated four-season shade tree planting plan on the southernside of the creek bank up to the roadway corridor. One of the reasons, … More Big Soos Creek – Tributary to the GreenRiver: a conifer adjustment

Nicoterra Trails, DIRT Corps, Green River Coalition, Mid-Sound Fisheries are collaborating on creating more quality salmon habitat on a/the only river in Seattle.  The financial and policy support comes from the King County Flood Control District and WRIA 9 through the Regreen the Green network. We are working to develop new learning opportunities for youth, … More Lower Green River Restoration – Tukwila

In March, the State Legislature adopted a capital budget for the 2020 session that includes key funding for property acquisitions on the Little Spokane River drainage system thanks to Representative Riccelli District #3.   The funding will create the Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve.  The Spokane Tribe and the Inland Northwest Lands Council will work toward creating … More Little Spokane River – lands to be preserved

The western shores of the Olypmic Peninsula contain rugged headlands between hike-able beaches.  Impassable headlands are circumvented with climbing ladders, static lines, and trails to high ground.  These detours often lead to a safe overland trail during high tides.  In La Push, on the Quiluete Reservation grounds of 1st Beach, a tsunami evacuation route was … More Brushing-out tsunami evacuation route with Quileute Tribal School youth