Lacey O’Grady, an Enumclaw resident, organized her fifth annual Green River cleanup Aug. 25. O’Grady is a young woman who was born and raised in southeast King County. A few years ago some friends from out of town came to visit her. She told them what a wonderful place the Green River was and sent them out to float a beautiful section of the river in August when the weather is warm and the river flows are languid and inviting.
Thirteen years ago as an outdoor enthusiast and local paramedic, I discovered a quiet oasis of towering 60-100 year old cedar trees, towering maples, and ferns the size of Volkswagen Beetles and a quiet solitude between to growing cities of Maple Valley and Covington.
