Projects & Initiatives
Save Our Seine is engaged in a wide variety of activities and initiatives across five program areas: Preserve & Protect, Restore & Repair, Education & Awareness, River Access, and Fundraising.
Many of these are standalone projects executed by SOS. Some are individual components of larger, far-reaching projects. Others represent the involvement of SOS in government or private sector projects. Most importantly, they are all part of working towards our goals and vision for the Seine River environment.
Explore below to learn more about what we do!
Preserve & Protect
Working and advocating for the protection of existing natural areas and habitat
2001 - 2008
Following years of lobbying and fundraising, this pristine, 82-acre urban riverbottom forest was saved from development.
2014
SOS attempted to reduce the environmental impact of an area adjacent to the Seine undergoing residential development.
1995 - 2010
The siphon allowing the Seine River to bypass the Red River Floodway hindered the Seine until its reconstruction in 2010.
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Restore & Repair
Improving the health of the Seine River and surrounding ecosystems; restoring natural areas degraded by invasive species and human activity.
1992 - 2010
This former site of a shingle manufacturing facility was highly polluted until a major cleanup in 2009.
Tree Plantings
Ongoing
Tree plantings have been a core activity of SOS since our early years, providing greenery and bank stabilization.
Ongoing
Community volunteers control invasive plants and encourage native species to promote biodiversity.
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Education & Awareness
Providing educational information and events for the public
2005
This informational, decorative wall map of the urban Seine River explores the river's flora, fauna, and history.
2018
This informational, decorative wall map shows the entire Seine River watershed with interesting facts about the river.
Ongoing
In partnership with local schools, students learn about waterways and the natural environment with a hands-on approach.
River Access
Improving access to the Seine River for all members of the community
2019 - 2020
This custom-designed dock allows all members of the community to easily and safely enjoy the Seine from the water.
Ongoing
Walking trails are developed and maintained to connect our community to the nature in our collective backyard.
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