The Friends of the Hylebos has been working with the community to protect and restore streams, wetlands, forests and open space in the Hylebos watershed since 1983.

In 2011, Friends of the Hylebos joined forces with EarthCorps, a leading environmental restoration and community-building organization, and a long-time partner with more than a decade of experience helping to restore sites in the Hylebos watershed alongside The Friends.

The Friends' past Board President Margery Godfrey praised the move saying, "EarthCorps is an internationally known environmental organization with the commitment and resources necessary to continue with our basic mission."  

Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest also applauded the move. "Parks like the West Hylebos Wetlands are important elements of Federal Way's quality of life. The partnership between FOH and EarthCorps will ensure that the valuable work caring for our parks and natural areas will continue."

EarthCorps - Friends of the Hylebos combines a passion for the beautiful outdoors with outreach and collaboration, and a knack for getting things done to carry out the work of keeping our community green and making our watershed a healthier place for people and for wildlife.

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