Welcome To The
Clover Creek Restoration Alliance
CCRA’s Mission
The mission of CCRA is to advocate, identify, and make efforts to reverse damage, to protect the integrity of the creek, to restore the habitat for all aquatic life, and ensure protection of vital groundwater.
Latest News
Oct 11 Watershed Festival
Please join us at the Natural Resources Laboratory & Research Park across from Clover Park Technical College for our first Clover-Chambers Watershed Festival, October 11, from 11am to 4 pm.
Chambers Bay Estuary, fish ladder repair and more
Before Chambers Creek becomes Chambers Bay, the water flow is blocked by an outdated dam. Built to provide electricity for a nearby paper plant that closed years ago, the dam is widely considered to be harming the ecosystem of the area. Pierce County Surface Water...
City of DuPont Annual Moonwalk Aug 9
Join us for the Annual Moonwalk on Sequalitchew Creek Trail on August 9th, at 7:30 p.m.! Enjoy a magical evening under the moonlight with a guided tour, kids craft, delicious dinner, and local history. Guests will be on site to share fascinating insights about...
Upcoming Events
- December 6, 2025
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Flett Creek Habitat Stewardship
December 6, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Clover Park Technical College (CPTC), 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, USA
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- January 28, 2026
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Clover Creek Restoration Alliance Board Meeting
January 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Parkland Library small conference room
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2025 Priorities
1. Lowering the Chambers Creek Dam
We support lowering the Chambers Creek Dam as an immediate step to restore salmon passage while plans for full removal and bridge replacement are resolved.
2. Stopping the CalPortland Gravel Mine Expansion
Preventing expansion into the South Parcel and de-watering of the Vashon Aquifer is essential to save Sequalitchew Creek’s salmon habitat.
3. Creating a Comprehensive Watershed Restoration Plan
A unified watershed plan is needed to fund restoration, regulate harmful practices, and guide long-term salmon recovery.
4. Regulating Groundwater to Maintain Minimum Streamflow
Groundwater regulation is critical to keep Clover Creek from running dry and to support salmon migration.
5. Removing Obstructions on Upper Clover Creek
Clearing man-made barriers will restore healthy upstream habitat and improve downstream water flow.
6. Daylighting Ponce de Leon Creek
Exposing the buried creek in Lakewood Town Center would provide ecological benefits and create a unique community attraction.
7. Conserving the Headwaters of Leach Creek
Protecting these wetlands from development ensures clean water and long-term creek health.
Want to get involved?
Your voice and support can make the difference in protecting and restoring the Clover-Chambers Creek watershed.
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Take Action / Volunteer
Amplify our impact—join us in breaking barriers, planting trees, and organizing on‑the‑ground restoration activities.
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