Soos Creek Trail

The Soos Creek Trail Understory Restoration Project

A vital initiative aimed at revitalizing a 3,000 sq ft area along the Soos Creek Trail. This effort, located near the Soos Creek Shop Complex in King County, WA, addresses the ecological challenges posed by invasive species, altered landscapes, and aging vegetation. Through targeted restoration, the project seeks to restore native biodiversity and enhance habitat quality for wildlife and plant life alike.

The restoration site is nestled along Big Soos Creek, which supports chinook, chum, coho, and steelhead salmon populations. Dominated by red alders, the area lacks a diverse understory and faces challenges from wet soil conditions, reed canary grass (rcg), and Himalayan blackberry invasions. Notably, the area is home to Great Blue Herons, whose nesting sites (rookeries) will benefit significantly from this project.