Environmental park

News

Check out the premier issue of the Auburn Environmental Park Project newletter.

The Winter 2007 issue includes information on the Project and how you can get involved in this exciting process.

The Auburn Environmental Park (AEP) Project is an innovative project that seeks to create open space in an urbanized area while offering opportunities for economic development, water quality improvement, stormwater detention and flood control, fish and wildlife enhancement, public education, and recreation, including hiking trails and bird viewing amenities.

Project Area

The project area is bounded by 15 th Street NW to the north, the Interurban Trail to the east, West Main Street to the south and State Route 167 to the west.The vicinity west of SR 167 encompasses a segment of Mill Creek and is being studied for inclusion in the next phase of the AEP Project.

Process and Next Steps

Auburn has begun the process of restoring the natural habitat of the AEP. There are two sites along Western Ave in Auburn which have already been cleared of invasive, non-native plants and planted with native northwest plants. These sites will serve at the trailhead to the park. There is also a small gravel parking area at this location.

The next steps will include the construction of a trail system throughout the park. There will also be continued fundraising and grant writing, as well as ongoing development of public-private partnership opportunities and more land acquisitions.

How can you get involved?

• Invite a project team member to speak to your neighborhood or organization
• Sign up for the project mailing list to receive periodic updates and invitations to public events. Email your request to aep@auburnwa.gov
• Continue checking this website for updates

Online Documents

• Overview
• AEP History
• AEP Area Map
• Auburn Environmental Park Master Plan

Comments

Your comments are important to the success of the Auburn Environmental Project!

If you have any questions or comments regarding the AEP project, please email our staff.

For more information please contact the Planning & Community Development Department at 253-931-3090.