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helped to construct a boardwalk into the bog wetland. |
S.H.A.D.O.W. The mission of SHADOW is to Save Habitat and Diversity of Wetlands. Our purpose is to promote the preservation and protection of wetlands for this and future generations. SHADOW provides direct support and assistance, both financial and non-financial, to landowners of environmentally sensitive property and to charitable organizations whose purpose is to preserve environmentally sensitive regions. The purpose for our support is to preserve these regions through the promotion of environmental research, public education and developing ecologically sensitive environmental education facilities with the goal of maintaining and preserving the land for biological and wildlife preservation. One example of this type of activity is the work done at Shadow Lake Bog. Shadow Lake Bog is recognized by the King County Council as a significant wetland and wildlife habitat for Southeast King County. The significance of the bog, as stated by King County Council, is that it is “an important wetland which functions as a natural deterrent to flooding by absorbing many times its weight in water,” that if “left wet and undisturbed plays a vital role in protecting the environment and serving as a wildlife habitat. Through the efforts of the founders of SHADOW, an area that was previously known as a dumping ground for old refrigerators, cars, and other trash has been cleared out and the area restored through planting and persistent maintenance of native plant species. Further, the Prinsens, with the help of volunteers, excavated an amphibian pond on the dump site. The amphibian pond is being used by scientists as a study site for research on frog reproduction. Volunteers, including local Boy Scouts, helped to construct a boardwalk into the bog wetland. The boardwalk trail enables visitors to experience the sights and sounds of the unique bog habitat without the difficulty of navigating the uneven terrain and without disturbing the habitat. Another major project on the site was to renovate an old building to include a ground level shop and activity area. The second level houses the Richter Interpretive Center which includes the education room, with an extensive resource library of books and literature pertinent to our cause, covering topics from birds and amphibians to ecologically sensitive gardening practices and wetland habitats. The interpretive center is also available as a meeting room for interested groups. These are only highlights SHADOW’s activities. For more information, visit the Preserved Lands & Projects portion of this site.
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On December 14, 2000, SHADOW was formed as a 501(c)(3)organization |
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