Agency Details:

Save Habitat And Diversity Of Wetlands

Save Habitat And Diversity Of Wetlands (SHADOW) is dedicated to the preservation of environmentally sensitive wetlands and forest through land acquisition, education, restoration and outreach.

Description:
SHADOW's current projects include: tree planting, invasive species removal, bridge replacement, forestry education, trail development and maintenance, and land acquisition.

History:
SHADOW was founded in 2000 as a grassroots effort to save rare peat bog habitat along Shadow Lake in Renton, WA. Founding members included members from the forestry/science community, local government agencies, non-profit and local resident community. Up to date, SHADOW has preserved over 90 acres of valuable wetland and forest habitat, and has collaborated with the Tahoma School District to support environmental education initiatives.

Contact people:

Mikhaila Gonzales, (email) Erin Wojewodzki-Prinsen, (email)

Main office number: (425) 432-4914

Address:

21818 184th Ave SE Renton, WA 98058 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.shadowhabitat.org

Directions:

Directions to Shadow Lake Bog from 405 north or south Take the Maple Valley/Enumclaw Exit (Hwy 169) to 140th Avenue SE, turn right. At the 4th stop light (Fairwood Plaza) turn left on Petrovitsky. Travel east on Petrovitsky for approximately. . . (more)

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on September 13, 2009