New habitat attracting salmon in our River!

Duwamish River People's Park--among other things, the Port survey found over 7,000 juvenile salmon there! In case you didn't know, that property was intended to be capped and paved over until many of our neighbors together with DRCC spent countless hours advocating for a real cleanup and development of park and habitat space. Many thanks to all the folks who spoke up for us and our River! and thanks to our Duwamish Valley Youth Corps for contributing by planting thousands of native plants in the marsh there!

Thank you to the Port of Seattle, and EPA for letting a community lead the way !!!

PROGRAM UPDATES

Superfund

The Lower Duwamish Waterway Group has developed a draft construction Community Outreach and Communications Plan. The draft plan details community priorities and how LDWG plans to communicate with the public during construction in the upper reach.

The plan in multiple languages can be found here: https://ldwg.org/ and you can fill out a survey to provide feedback on the plan.  

Reporting Pollution- What is the IVAN Tool?

Clean Air Program

DRCC is Hiring!!!

Community Health Workers/Promotores

Promotores will lead recruitment for the study and support study participants throughout their involvement in the DAISY research project.

For more information contact Lissette@drcc.org

Healthy Homes Consultants Position

Healthy home consultants will lead in-home evaluations of asthma triggers and provide education and materials needed for improving asthma-related health conditions in the home.
For more information contact Lissette@drcc.org

Duwamish Valley Youth Corps

Climate Justice

Deep South Center for Environmental Justice and the Bullard Center organized 21 Regional Hubs in 10 U.S. states that will be managed by leaders of community-based organizations. Both organizations will continue their collaborative work on the equitable implementation of Justice40 as they convene leaders of the Justice40 Regional Hubs in New Orleans and Houston for education and research skills training.  

As a hub, DRCC will be working with 10 local organizations to share training and resources on applying for grants, using mapping tools to tell community stories, and developing community projects.  

“The goal of this…is to empower our hub leaders to pursue and advocate for federal dollars that can improve environmental conditions and address climate risks in their communities. For over 30 years, we’ve witnessed projects and funding intended to benefit our communities never reach them, said Dr. Beverly Wright, Founder & Executive Director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice. 

We are deeply inspired by the efforts of EJ advocates and community leaders and look forward to the next convening! DRCC will continue to engage, enlighten, and empower communities directly affected by deadly pollution and severe weather events, enabling them to successfully advocate for the resources intended for their benefit.

Community Updates

Upcoming Events

On September 21, we invite you to join us in community for our annual fundraising Beer and Chocolate Fest!  We are excited to gather at the historical Georgetown Steam Plant for an evening of connection, celebration, beer and chocolate! 

We are looking forward to engaging with each of you!  If you are unable to attend, please consider investing in the work of DRCC with a meaningful donation.

September 7th- Back to School event

September 14th - Community Capacity

September 16th -Seamar Fiestas Patrias Parade

September 21st- Beer and Chocolate

October 21st- Duwamish Alive