Sixteen volunteer members planted a hedgerow consisting of native trees and shrubs along a section of the Tolt River in Carnation, Washington. Hedgerows help protect salmon in several ways. Once they grow, hedgerows may act as a blockade for livestock from nearby farms, which may contaminate the river.
Hedgerows also help increase the population of beneficial insects and animals.
In addition, hedgerows improve the health of a watershed by acting as a filter for non-point pollution. KCD provided the plants, mulch, tools, and guidance necessary to complete the project. The UW Chi Epsilon chapter provided volunteers to install the project. Inc. The UW chapter participates in service projects at least twice a year.