Why is restoration necessary in the Puget Creek area?

Above left:  Sawmill along Ruston Way in the early 20th century.

Above right:  PCRS workers re-plant the area.

Above left: Wharf at the entrance to Puget Creek, 1902.

Above right:  Replacement of fish eggs by PCRS as part of the restoration of Puget Creek.

Above left:  Lumber mills along Ruston Way, 1906.

Above right:  Removing pilings along Ruston Way, today.

Above left:  Early 20th century railroad and docks along Ruston Way shore.

Above right:  PCRS volunteers transplant eelgrass plugs along Ruston Way shoreline.

 

 

Puget Creek Restoration Society

702 Broadway, Suite 101

Tacoma, WA 98402

(253) 779-8890

Email: pugetcreek@yahoo.com