Evans Creek Preserve Phase I:
Upper Parking Lot & Meadow Trail System
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Thank You Volunteers!!
March 19, 2012
Thank you to all those who volunteered this last Saturday at the Preserve to plant over 7000 sf of wetland buffer. Volunteers worked in rain, snow and installed over 650 plants near the upper parking lot.
Overview
Opening in the fall of 2011, Evans Creek Preserve (ECP) is a new City park located in unincorporated King County on the City of Sammamish’s northern border. This undeveloped open space includes a segment of Evans Creek, large areas of wetlands, steep slopes, and open meadow areas. A diverse collection of wildlife calls ECP home, including deer, black bears, hawks, songbirds, and beavers. 
Evans Creek Preserve Phase I: Upper Parking Lot and Meadow Trail System includes the construction of a small upper parking lot, a pedestrian bridge crossing Evans Creek, an ADA loop trail around the inner meadow, restrooms, and a tool shed. A large trail loop will be constructed in partnership with the Washington Trails Association (WTA) along with boardwalks, foot bridges, and viewing platforms. Additionally, trail and site informational kiosks will be located at the upper parking lot and near the restroom detailing the various features of this unique park.
Goals and Benefits:
1. Protect, enhance and restore sensitive areas.
2. Protect soil stability onsite, surface waters from pollution and water quality of Evans Creek.
3. Plan for appropriate public access including recreational and educational opportunities.
Permits:
1. Project SEPA - Issued
2. HPA - Issued
3. Construction NPDES - Issued
2. King County Clear and Grade - Issued
3. King County Building Permit - Issued
4. King County Department of Health - Issued
5. King County Demolition Permit - Issued
Budget:
$850,000 in the City's 2011/2012 CIP Fund for Phase I design and construction.
