The neighbors in the Echo Lake neighborhood often help maintain the physical and social environment.
Not only is it productive, it is FUN! Here are a few photographs for your enjoyment.
In 2008, a new Transfer Station (nee garbage dump?) was opened in Shoreline. Neighbors took a tour of the modern new facility, which would provide clean and efficient disposal of all neighborhood discards.
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 | Clockwise: Front of station Brad Bell Back of station visitors from Echo Lake Neighborhood, taking tour of station Control room and loading dock Floor for trucks and delivery trailers Control room, dock, equipment |  |
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ECHO LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
On April 24, 2009, there was a work party at Echo Lake Elementary School. Goal: Clear the heavy mat of ivy from one area to make room for
a native plant garden that was planned for May. An army of 34 volunteers from ELNA, Shoreline Covenant Church, and Echo Lake Elementary
School pulled up/rolled the ivy, which was then hauled away (hauling donated by CleanScapes and Echo Lake parent Steve).
Knowledge, experience, and hard work were contributed by school parents Brian and Lynn, and by Richard Tinsley and Donna Franklin
of the Washington Native Plant Society. Compost donated by Sky Nursery was hauled in by wheelbarrow. The students would mix the
compost with soil, and plant the garden. On May 16, wood chips would be spread over the new plantings. Funding was provided by an environmental mini-grant from City of Shoreline, and water and snacks provided by ELNA.
Volunteers included Alex, Anne, Art, Barbara Guthrie, Brian, Candace, Damien, Donna Franklin, Drew Moran, Erika Haub, Ian Moran, Jack,
Jeanne Monger, Jennifer, Jim, Juan, Kamila, Kris, Larry Monger, Luke, Lynn, M.S., Marv, Michelle, Nancy Lewis, Norma, Owen, Paul, Paul Moran,
Sam, Sean, Siobhan, and Steve.
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 |  | CLOCKWISE: Crew attacks slope! Digging out ivy. Rolling ivy to carry it away. Loading bale of ivy into truck. More bales on the lawn, to be carted off. No, that is not an anaconda. Loading compost into wheelbarrows. Ann Avery and Jeanne Monger. CleanScapes bins. Ian and Paul Moran and friend with root. Larry Monger and friend.
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