As fall sets in, so does the Seattle rain. It is a good time to check out the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel, the urban park-like water quality facility designed to mimick a natural stream bed and riparian zone would handle the varying levels of water flowing through the system. Nate Cormier of SvR Design snapped some great photos in late September and early October. Looks like it’s performing as planned and looking quite lush.

images via Nate Cormier