The PRWC's mission is to restore, protect and enhance the environmental, economic and cultural health of our watershed, from Mount Rainier to Commencement Bay. We are citizens and representatives of businesses, governments and other groups collaborating to achieve clean water, healthy habitats and thriving communities.
In 2011, the Puyallup River Watershed Foundation and the PRWC merged to create one IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. On December 5, 2018, the PRWC was recognized as the Local Integrating Organization (PWR-LIO) for the Puyallup-White River watershed (WRIA10). The PWR-LIO produced an Ecosystem Recovery Plan for our watershed in 2021. In 2022, they are developing some interactive online mapping tools and continuing to promote civic engagement opportunities and resources.
With 1,040 square miles, this is a large watershed including urban, rural, agricultural, marine, forest, and a mountain! The 2018 population is estimated at 423,684 or 404 people per square mile.
What's Happening?
Board meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of most months from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
. Regular board meetings are open to the public and membership is not required to attend. Most meetings have a guest speaker on a topic of interest to the watershed council, noted next to the dates below.
Upcoming Board Meetings:
- August 25 (2021 grantee presentations)
- September 22 (2021 grantee presentations)
- October 27 (last board meeting of the year)
Other events:
- October 1 - Puyallup Watershed Salmon Homecoming Celebration at the WDFW Historic Puyallup Hatchery (free)
- view poster
- December TBD - Puyallup Watershed Symposium (tentative)
Volunteer:
We welcome and encourage you to get involved with the committees and your watershed council.
Committee meeting locations/dates and times vary, please contact the Watershed Coordinator for details. Opportunities to engage:
