🌲 River Stewardship

Since taking over the reins from the Fall City Community Association and their crew of volunteers in 2015, Fall City Floating has become central to the stewardship of the Snoqualmie River. The river is not just our workplace — it's a vital part of our community, environment, and way of life. We take that responsibility seriously.

Our team is out there every day, not only helping guests enjoy the water safely but also picking up trash, protecting wildlife corridors, and ensuring river access stays clean, clear, and respectful. From collaborating with local organizations to installing signage and maintaining public spaces, we put care into every part of the floating experience.

Stewardship is woven into everything we do — and we’re proud to help care for this river so it can be enjoyed for generations to come.

🌿 Rooted in Community & Sustainability

At Fall City Floating, we believe floating should feel good — not just for you, but for the river, the land, and the people who call this place home. That’s why we’ve built our business on respect, responsibility, and reciprocity.

🤝 Community First

  • We hire local
  • We collaborate with nearby businesses
  • We give back through clean-up events, partnerships, and volunteer programs
  • We believe in sharing the river respectfully — with each other, and with nature

💧 Sustainability Always

  • Single-use plastics? Nope. We encourage reusable options
  • Leave-no-trace practices are a must
  • We monitor river use and educate guests on how to protect it
  • Our gear and operations are chosen with environmental impact in mind

💬 Want to partner with us or have ideas? We’d love to hear from you.

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🛶 River Stewardship in Action

We are proud to float on the beautiful Snoqualmie River — and we’re deeply committed to protecting it. As a business rooted in nature, we believe that enjoying the river and caring for it go hand in hand. Stewardship has been part of our mission from the start, and we’re always working to do better for the river, the land, and the community around it.

  • 🚤 On-the-Water River Patrol: Our staff floats the river daily — not just to assist guests, but to serve as respectful stewards. They’re trained to de-escalate unsafe behavior, provide help when needed, and report back on river conditions or trouble areas. This presence ensures a safer, cleaner, and more mindful experience for everyone on the water.
  • 🧺 Complimentary Mesh Cleanup Bags: Every guest receives a reusable mesh bag with their rental. These bags are light, breathable, and designed to drain water — so they’re easy to bring and even easier to use. It’s one small action that makes a big difference.
  • 🧹 Daily Grounds & Shoreline Sweeps: Our team performs scheduled sweeps of the launch and exit areas every morning and evening. We pick up trash, remove forgotten gear, and reset signage. These walks keep the spaces clean for all — from floaters to fishermen to families walking the shoreline.
  • 🪧 Thoughtful Signage: We’ve installed signs at high-traffic points to guide flow, inform guests, and protect the land. Messages include respectful use reminders, private property boundaries, safety tips, and leave-no-trace principles. We update and maintain these regularly to keep things clear, current, and community-friendly.
  • 🔁 Ongoing Collaboration: We’re in regular contact with local landowners, residents, and officials to stay responsive and informed. Whether it’s updating signage based on a request, adjusting traffic flow, or addressing concerns — we’re here to be a positive part of this community, not just a seasonal business.

💚 Our goal is simple: to offer memorable river experiences while actively contributing to its care. Thank you for being a part of it.

🧹 Site Clean Ups

Our outdoor crew works daily to maintain clean, safe access points around Fall City and along the Snoqualmie River. In addition to helping guests with gear, they remove litter, broken tubes, and trash from key float routes and public spaces.

Locations & Schedule:
• Fall City Community Park (Main Parking & Baseball Lot) – Daily
• Beach Exit Trail & Trash Area – Daily
• Downtown (El Caporal to Dustbow Garbage Cans) – Daily
• Fish Hatchery Road (Boat Launch to Lower Falls Lot) – Daily
• Fish & Wildlife Access on Hatchery Road – Daily
• On-River Beaches (Zurfluh → Plum Launch) – Daily, Thu–Sun
• Zurfluh Access Site – Mon, Wed, Fri
• Fall City Beach (202 → Raging River) – Mon & Fri

Have a project or concern? Reach out! We're happy to help — but please note, requests that are rude or disrespectful toward our crew will not be responded to.