HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Duwamish Comments_20250724DUWAMISH TRIBE dxʷdəwʔabš
Jul 23, 2025
City of Renton
PR25-000049 LUA25-000219
Dear Alex Morganroth ,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System t o replace the
sewer system located along Mountain View Ave N and Lake Washington Blvd N in Renton . Based on
the information provided and our understanding of the project and its APE, the Duwamish Tribe
would recommend archaeological monitoring with an inadvertent discovery plan, 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 H igh probability to have
unknown archaeological deposits. We note that there are 3 place names within about a mile of the
project location. The DAHP WISAARD predictive model indicates that an archaeological survey is
highly advised with a very high risk for encountering cultural resources. We note that the Duwamish
Tribe was on site in August 2024 with ERCI to observe cultural and archaeological monitoring during
portions of geotechnical exploration.
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 recommends 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. 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.
Thank you,
Duwamish Tribal Historic Preservation
Duwamish Tribe | 4705 W. Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 | 206-431-1582
www.duwamishtribe.org