The Cedar River Watershed Education Center is located in North Bend, Washington, the purpose of this facility is to introduce people to the source of their water and also educate a wide range of ages to the many complex issues the watershed faces and how water issues are currently being handled in order to preserve the drinking water for over one million people in the greater Seattle area.

The above picture is a living roof located at the facility, this type roof is designed to reduce runoff, decrease the heating and cooling costs of a building,  and it “provides a living demonstration of the beauty and value of a healthy watershed.” – Jones and Jones.

The facility is equipped to host a variety of events and hundreds of people from weddings, learning labs for students, conference rooms, and a library. Each year the Cedar River Watershed education center receives 30,000 patrons, these people come to educate themselves, enjoy the natural environment down trails surrounded by local flora and fauna, and learn about the cultural history of the previously disturbed land.