Now, a new generation of visionaries is pioneering a new legacy . . . a legacy of honoring the connection between the planet and civilization. Chambers Creek Foundation, in partnership with inspired citizens and public leaders, is advancing the leading-edge of an emerging revolution . . . a revolution that is pioneering environmental reclamation, education and stewardship . . . a future that embraces and reveres the undeniable link between the natural world and humanity.

As a backdrop to this legacy, thousands of county residents gathered in the mid- 1990ís to develop the Chambers Creek Properties Master Site Plan. In 1997, Pierce County adopted this bold plan, which transforms The Properties from a literal wasteland into a place of awe-inspiring beauty and purpose. The plan could take 50 years to realize if only public dollars are utilized.

So, in early 1999, a handful of citizens founded the Chambers Creek Foundation. They came together with Pierce County in a public-private partnership to reclaim the 930-acre Chambers Creek Properties, located on the Puget Sound.

The Foundationís function, in partnership with Pierce County, is to accelerate the timeline and to provide amenities not usually associated with public development. With our partner, the Foundation is committed to a development worthy of this exquisite natural resource.

And, exquisite it is. The property lies at the confluence of the communities of University Place, Lakewood and Steilacoom. Tree-lined boulevards provide stunning access. The Puget Sound, Gig Harbor Peninsula, Fox and Anderson Islands, the Olympics and Mount Rainier are visible from various points on the site.

Though still raw from its century as a gravel mine, reclamation of the Properties is already well underway. Amenities provided by the Foundation to date draw hundreds of citizens from around the area on a daily basis. Mothers with strollers, elderly couples with walkers, fitness buffs, cyclists, skaters (and the pets of all) enjoy the 1 ‡ miles of walking/running/biking path adjacent to Grandview overlooking the Sound. The Chambers Creek Labyrinth, designed after the Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth, provides a place for quiet contemplation and a stunning view of Mount Rainier. To date, the Foundation has provided over $200,000 of support for these amenities.

And, there is more to achieve. Join us in continuing the momentum of advancing a bold future that will benefit generations to come.