Miller also testified about King County's ongoing river and stream habitat restoration. In addition, Miller called Bear Creek a model for using scientists, citizens, and targeted dollars along with volunteer stewardship, such as Water Tenders, adopt a park, and revegetation citizens work groups. In addition, the county has purchased 400 acres of streamside buffers and 80 acres of conservation easements. Innovative tax incentive programs have also allowed the county to preserve another 865 acres along the system. The WRIA committees developed the early action plan for fish recovery, and will spend the next 12 to 18 months on long-range conservation plans.
King County has a rich history of restoring and preserving fish habitat.
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