JC Harris For Des Moines, Washington
City Council, Position #2
By NATHAN GILLES and Columbia Insight The Associated Press PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — As native trees in the Pacific Northwest die off due to climate changes, the U.S. Forest Service, Portland, Oregon and citizen groups around Puget Sound are turning to a deceptively simple climate adaptation strategy called “assisted migration.” As the world’s climate warms, … Continue reading “As tree species face decline, ‘assisted migration’ gains popularity in Pacific Northwest”
Follow up to this: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/enforce-seattles-tree-ordinance
There’s a reason there aren’t trees growing at Point Ruston. It’s for your health By Liz Moomey Updated August 17, 2022 11:44 AM Learn why Point Ruston lacks trees planted in the ground. Due to the contaminated soils at Point Ruston, any trees planted there must be in above ground planters. By Clare Grant Point … Continue reading “Learn why Point Ruston lacks trees planted in the ground”
I almost titled this post “This is what a sellout looks like” But I restrained myself. 🙂 At the 12 July Port of Seattle Commission Meeting, the Port voted to proceed with the Item 10b (Des Moines Creek West Ground Lease.) (Presentation.) This is the scrubby forest land west of the FAA building on 216th … Continue reading “Port of Seattle assigns Panattoni to develop to Des Moines Creek Business Park West”
