The American West is facing a slow-moving crisis that is no longer theoretical—it is visible in shrinking reservoirs, drying farmland, and growing conflict between states. At the center of it all is the Colorado River, a lifeline for nearly 40 … Continue reading Climate Threats: Water Woes in the Colorado River States
Across the Pacific Northwest, communities are facing a future shaped by stronger and more frequent atmospheric river (AR) events—long, narrow bands of moisture that deliver intense rainfall over short periods. These storms, increasingly amplified by climate change, are now recognized … Continue reading How Tree Canopy Protects Communities from Flooding in an Era of Intensifying Atmospheric Rivers
Every Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who gave everything in service to this country. For me, that remembrance has always been personal. Years ago, I wrote a tribute to Oscar Aguilar—a young man who was not just a … Continue reading Remembering Life in India with Oscar—and Reuniting with His Brother After 50 Years
The following statement has been presented as a defense of the tree covenant by a blog post on Surfside preservation we site and Annette. Tree covenants do not: Reduce overall tree cover.Expose residents to high winds, flooding, severe storms, smoke … Continue reading What Washington City Leaders Actually Say About Trees
In Annette’s blog post she claims I asserted. Tree covenants enforcement Does not promote removing trees that the boards preservation members argue are cheap to cut down (would like to know where this quote comes from). Mean that those that … Continue reading The Price of a Tree: How the Board Measures Value in terms of removing tre es, Not the environmental benefits
On Saturday, March 28th, the heart of Ocean Park will be filled with warmth, flavor, and purpose as neighbors gather for a special Chowder Cook-Off & Dessert Sale at the historic Oysterville School House. From noon to 2 PM, locals … Continue reading Chowder, Community, and Compassion Come Together in Ocean Park
Microplastics—tiny plastic fragments less than five millimeters in size—have become one of the most pervasive pollutants on Earth. Once considered primarily a marine debris issue, they are now understood to be a far more complex environmental threat, with implications that … Continue reading Microplastics in Oceans and the Ocean’s Carbon Balance: A Hidden Climate Threat
The Surfside Tree Committee claims there is no direct evidence linking the destruction of trees around Seabreeze Lake to the rise of blue-green algae, even while acknowledging that trees reduce phosphorus and stormwater runoff—two of the primary drivers of algae … Continue reading Trees, Stormwater, and Seabreeze Lake: Why Tree Canopy Matters
Responding to Claims About Surfside’s Tree Covenant A post on the Surfside Preservation page—written by a member of the Surfside Tree Committee—accuses critics of the tree covenant of relying on “logical fallacies,” even labeling one resident the “Manager of Mischief.” … Continue reading When Science Is Dismissed as “Mischief”:
Razor clam digging opportunities are returning to several Washington coastal beaches in March and early April, giving residents and visitors a chance to enjoy one of the Pacific Northwest’s most popular coastal traditions. Beaches open for these digs include Long … Continue reading Razor Clam Digs Return to Washington Beaches with March and April Tide Windows
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