Who We Are
The Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition was formed
by an alliance of community, environmental
and small business groups affected by ongoing
pollution and cleanup plans for the Duwamish
River. Our mission is to ensure a Duwamish
River cleanup that is accepted by and benefits
the community and is protective of fish, wildlife
and human health.
We are a formal "community advisory group" recognized
by EPA and representing the interests of the
community. We have received funding to hire a
Technical Advisor to review all cleanup related
studies and plans. We are involved in all aspects
of the proposed cleanup and are working to ensure
that the cleanup meets community standards.
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Our Vision
It is our vision that South Seattle residents
will be able to crab in the river without risks
to their family's health, that endangered salmon
will be able recover without PCBs or other
toxic body burdens, and that the banks of the
Duwamish River will be a welcoming and risk-free
place for our children and their children to
wade, fish and play.
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Coaliton
Members
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History
The Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition (DRCC)
has been working since 2001 to secure a thorough
cleanup of south Seattle’s Duwamish River.
Founded by local environmental, tribal, and
community organizations, the coalition has
been formally recognized as the “Community
Advisory Group” for the Duwamish River
Superfund Site. The Duwamish River Cleanup
Coalition works to ensure that the Duwamish
River Superfund cleanup not only restores environmental
health and protects fishers and families who
use the river, but also reflects the priorities,
values and will of the people who live and
work in the river valley. DRCC’s programs
include guided river tours, educational forums,
habitat-restoration events, river festivals,
youth programs, and neighborhood activities
designed to link people to the river.
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Current
Staff
BJ Cummings, Coalition Coordinator
Cari
Simson, Outreach and Events Coordinator
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