More than 40 HaloSource employees took part in a habitat restoration project in effort to repair and protect the North Creek Trail in Bothell, Wash., in recognition of World Water Day.
In performing this maintenance, HaloSource volunteers, led by Janet Geer, surface water program co-ordinator for the city of Bothell-Public Works, and Adam Fletcher, park maintenance, helped mitigate wetlands loss in the area by planting/protecting trees, removing invasive plant species, and providing buffers for local streams. This undertaking will provide the necessary habitat for plants and animals; the deposition of plant material for macroinvertebrates; and the proper amount of shade to cool water temperature and increase dissolved oxygen.
The volunteer team was also involved in restoration efforts, which included stabilizing banks to slow erosion as they serve to filter pollutants before reaching streams and act as a buffer to keep people from encroaching on the protected area.
“As a Bothell-based water company, it’s important to us to commemorate World Water Day with service to our community,” said HaloSource CEO, Martin Coles. “More than 40 of our employees came together to help our neighbours and we look forward to our continued partnership.”
Geer added, “HaloSource provided an excellent team of volunteers to help us accomplish some necessary maintenance along North Creek. These partnerships strengthen our community and provide benefits beyond the project.”
