Tacoma Power Wildlife and Recreation Coordinator Bret Forrester (far right) received PCD’s 2012 Municipal Partner Award for his ongoing support with the Nisqually River Knotweed Control Project.

Janine Redmond (far right) from Pierce County Surface Water Management receives PCD’s 2012 Agency Partner Award for her efforts in coordinating knotweed control work on Pierce County properties within

In order to control knotweed infestations along the lower stretch of the Nisqually River, PCD coordinates yearly river rafting trips with Tacoma Power and the Nisqually Indian Tribe.