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.