HomeMy WebLinkAboutEX_12_C_Duwamish_CommentsDUWAMISH TRIBE dxdəwabš
Apr 28, 2025
City of Renton
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Dear Jill Ding,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the to
located at in . Based on the information provided and our understanding of
the project and its APE, the Duwamish Tribe would recommend , especially if any
groundbreaking activity occurs below fill, topsoil or other impervious surfaces into native soil. This is an area that the
Duwamish Tribe considers culturally significant and has a probability to have unknown archaeological deposits.
We note that there are place names within about a mile of the project location. The DAHP WISAARD predictive
model indicates that an archaeological survey is for encountering cultural
resources.
May Creek South Trail
construct an ADA- accessible trail along the south side of May Creek that includes 2 viewpoints, multiple boardwalk
sections over delineated wetlands, and a bridge crossing that spans the 100-year floodplain
4260 Lake Washington Blvd N Renton
archaeological monitoring
High
2
highly advised with a very high risk
The Duwamish Tribe requests that if any archaeological work or monitoring is performed, we would like notification.
Cultural and archaeological resources are non-renewable and are best discovered prior to ground disturbance. The
Tribe would also like the opportunity to be present if or when an archaeologist is on site.
In addition, the Tribe strongly supports only native vegetation be used for any proposed landscaping to enhance
habitat for fish and wildlife, and native avian life and native pollinators. The Tribe supports observing critical area tracts
and stream buffers to preserve any remaining wetlands and stream buffers. We also are in favor of noxious week
removal. Loss of wetland habitat is known to affect the viability of fish, water quality and increase the effects of
seasonal urban flooding.
We also strongly recommend that native trees in the APE, particularly culturally modified trees (CMPs) are preserved.
Mature trees can be of profound cultural significance to the Duwamish Tribe and provide innumerable benefits for
people, climate, and wildlife. If a tree is suspected to be culturally modified, the Duwamish Tribe would like to be
notified and would like the opportunity to come to the site to ensure its protection.
Finally we request that any permanent lighting associated with the project be to reduce light
pollution. Darkened skies were favorable conditions to practice traditional life pathways.
dark sky compliant
The Duwamish Tribe sincerely hopes the project is a success.
Thank you,
Duwamish Tribal Historic Preservation
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