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The acquisition comes in partnership with the state Department of Ecology, totaling roughly $5.5 million in funding through the Streamflow Restoration Grant program.
Some community members have opposed the development of the site due to its ecological significance and status as a feeding ground for the Post Point great blue heron colony. Developers say 19 mitigating conditions is enough to move forward.
Paddleboarders, kayakers and boaters rejoice! Three free concerts are coming this summer.
Some lawmakers are skeptical due to the high price tag associated with the project.
Public Works is currently working with Ecology crews to clean up the spill.
Skagit Bay remains closed for harvesting, as it still has high reported levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning biotoxins.
As of the morning of August 1, it is 5% contained.
By making small changes to your daily habits—especially during hot, sunny weather—you can help reduce ozone pollution and protect both your health and the environment. Let’s all do our part to keep the air clean this summer!
Heavy rainfall could agitate burn scars from previous wildfires, meteorologists say.
The CBC will install the wheelchair accessible dock soon, and their work to build bridges will only continue.