Environmental Issues
The river has problems with invasive species, erosion, and pollution from adjacent properties and runoff. In 1996, the The Friends of the Cedar River Watershed was formed to organize comity involvement in protection of the river and its tributaries. The organization has focused on education and ecological restoration. The four main programs currently run by The Friends of the Cedar River Watershed are: Cedar River Salmon Journey, Volunteer Habitat Restoration, The Watershed Report, and Stewardship in Action.
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