Ballard Bicycle Missing Link Final

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The final route for the long debated “missing link” of the Burke Gilman Trail has been chosen. This proposed trail would run along Market Street between the Ballard Locks and 24th Avenue Northwest, then turn on to Shilshole Avenue Northwest and run along the south-side of the street. The existing trail east of the Ballard Bridge, along Northwest 45th Street, will be improved to allow for better access for businesses and safer travel for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Historic M/Y Olympus at locks Sun 1:30

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The historic 1929 motor yacht Olympus will be leaving the Pacific NW after 76 years.  You can catch a last glimpse of her and her classic yacht sendoff at the locks on Sunday at 1:30.  Read more here…

http://www.threesheetsnw.com/blog/2017/02/historic-motor-yacht-olympus-set-to-leave-the-pnw-and-youre-invited-to-bid-her-farewell/

update: it was a rainy afternoon but several hundred showed up for the send off..

Shilshole Prepares: Schedule of HubCaps Meetings for 2017

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Shilshole Prepares (the marina emergency preparedness branch of our Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc) participates in the City of Seattle HubCaps Network of Emergency Prep centers. Everyone is invited to participate so please contact Kristen at the Shilshole Liveaboard Assoc to get involved!

Most meetings are held at the Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center (pls confirm before each meeting).   Meeting dates in 2017 will be on the 4th Thursday of each month.  All meetings will have doors open at 6:30 for visiting and light snacks, meeting will start at 7:00.

Jan 26                          May 25                     Sept 28

Feb 23                         June 22                     Oct 26

Mar 23                         July 27                      Nov 16

April 27                        Aug 24                      Dec 28

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“No-Discharge Zone” for Puget Sound

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final affirmative determination that adequate sewage pump-out facilities are available for recreational and commercial vessels to support the Washington Department of Ecology’s proposed “No-Discharge Zone” for Puget Sound.

Ecology has proposed to establish a “No-Discharge Zone” for Puget Sound which would prohibit the discharge of vessel sewage – both treated and untreated – into Puget Sound waters. Ecology’s petition concluded that there is sufficient need for establishing a No-Discharge Zone to protect water quality and the related ecological, economic, and recreational benefits provided by Puget Sound. Continue reading →

Rocks being thrown at cars in marina

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Last Thur, someone was throwing rocks from the train tracks down into the parking lot at the north end of the marina.  According to marina security, several cars were damaged…some quite severely (approx. $10,000).   There was a large police response to this incident-both City and Port, but the person got away.  Burlington Northern will also respond to any activity on their tracks.

If you ever see/experience something like this..please say something!

 

 

West Point Sewer Treatment plant Malfunction

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courtesy seattletimes.com

With all the rain we had this past week, the combined sewer/rain water overflow maxed out the West Point treatment plant and was released untreated into Puget Sound.  The plant is currently operating at 50% capacity and may do so for a couple months.  Obviously, it’s best to avoid water sports like swimming/paddle boarding. Good thing crabbing season is still 6 months away! read these links for more details…

..and they blame boaters for pollution!