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Cedar River Salmon Journey - Four Viewing Locations

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Join the Cedar River Salmon Journey and see spawning salmon in October at several sites along the Cedar River near Renton.

Fall: See spawning salmon at one or all four locations along the Cedar River in the Renton and Maple Valley areas on October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28, 11am–4pm. Each site is unique! It's Salmon SEEson so come see some salmon!

Sites include:

1. Renton Library – 100 Mill Ave South, Renton, WA 98057

•At the Renton Library, stand directly above the salmon and note the many human changes to the Cedar River.

2. Cedar River Park (behind the Renton Community Center) – 1717 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton, WA 98057

•At Cedar River Park, see the fish weir and learn how it is used.

3. Cavanaugh Pond – 17410 SE Renton Maple Valley Rd
Renton, WA 98058

•When you visit Cavanaugh Pond, take a 20 minute tour along the river to view salmon and learn about native plants and habitat restoration.

4. Landsburg Park and Dam – Landsburg Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038

•At Landsburg, learn about greater Seattle's water supply and watch how some salmon are allowed to pass into the municipal Cedar River Watershed.

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