Urban EcoStewards

Urban EcoStewards

Urban EcoSteward tending Nine Mile Run
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In the 1990s, Nine Mile Run was an industrial dumping ground, devoid of aquatic life and people. Yet a small group of students, artists, city planners, and neighbors saw its potential and helped start one of the country’s largest urban stream restoration projects. 

Urban EcoStewards carry on the legacy of stewarding the Nine Mile Run through work along the stream in Frick Park and at UpstreamPgh’s rain gardens throughout the watershed. Projects include invasive plant removal, planting native flora, cleaning up trash, tree care and more.

UpstreamPgh hosts workdays for Urban EcoStewards to meet up and receive the tools and training they need. Urban EcoStewards may also adopt a site to steward on their own schedule. Visit our volunteer page to sign up and view upcoming events!

 

Partners

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy