Thornton Creek Natural Drainage System Project

Thornton Creek Natural Drainage System Project

Thornton Creek Natural Drainage System Project click to download (pdf) SPU is working on a project to install natural drainage systems in the Thornton Creek basin. These systems consist of shallow depressions in the public right-of-way, or “planter strip,” filled with...

2014: Thornton Creek Confluence Updates

August 18 Construction Update The project reached a milestone earlier this week when the north branch of the creek was reconnected to the main stem, marking completion of in-water work on the north branch and main stem. This brings us one step closer to project...

2013: Thornton Creek Water Quality in the News

E.coli warning issued for Seattle’s Thornton Creek As reported in the news media, the public is being warned to stay out of Thornton Creek due to high concentrations of human E.coli. The news is in response to the recent report “Investigation of...