Mid Fork Background Information

For many years the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River Valley was King County's most lawless area, the site of illegal dumping and shooting.  In recent years, however, with a lot of work and community support, the Middle Fork is rapidly transforming.  The Mid Fork Valley  is now one of King County’s most prized gems, with old-growth forests, wild and scenic waterways, and healthy native trout runs. 

This year continues the community effort – led by the Mountains to Sound Greenway and Cascade Land Conservancy –  to remove small infestations of invasive weeds from critical valley habitat before they become a bigger problem. Volunteers will use hand tools to remove Scot’s broom, Himalayan blackberry, herb Robert and other aggressive plants from several locations downstream of the Middle Fork-Taylor River confluence.

These projects are best for small groups of adults, especially those who are interested in learning more about native and invasive plants.  To get involved, check the current events calendar and sign up for project details and directions. 

For more information, visit King County's Noxious Weed Program's web site:
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/lands/weeds/midforkweeds.htm