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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
Vol. CXXIV, No. 179
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DNR Shoreline Cleanup City Council to discuss Fox Island derelict ferry infrastructure projects, dock, piers to be removed Link light rail fares Caretaker sought for Pierce County wildlife preserve
Photo Courtesy Forterra Are you interested in living on a 98-acre wildlife preserve in Pierce County? If so, Forterra would like to hear from you. Officials at the local land conservation organization report the current caretaker of the Morse Wildlife Preserve in Graham is relocating, presenting a rare opportunity for a rental. The property, owned by Forterra, consists of six habitat zones, an observation tower, and newly-built boardwalk. The caretaker cottage (pictured) is approximately 750 square feet with three bedrooms and one bath, as well as a detached garage and spacious garden. The rental agreement includes some maintenance duties, typically fewer than 15 hours per month. Rent is $600 per month plus utilities. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Tom Galdabini at (253) 759-9680 or Elsa Sargent at esargent@forterra.org. The Morse Wildlife Preserve was established in 1995 to permanently protect critical wildlife habitat and serve as an educational center for students and the broader community. It is located near the headwaters of the north fork of Muck Creek; composed of conifer forest, wetlands, oak savanna and prairie; and home to a variety of birds, such as owls, raptors, aquatic fowl, and the uncommon western bluebird, as well as wildlife, such as deer, coyote, bobcat, rabbits, and a variety of rodents. It is cooperatively managed by the Morse Force volunteers -- a group that holds monthly work parties to restore the wetland, prairie, and upland habitats -- and the Tahoma Audobon Society. The preserve is Forterra's premier site in Pierce County for schools and community groups to participate in outdoor education activities, such as bird watching and trail construction. More information is available online at forterra.org.
Photo Courtesy Washington State Department of Natural Resources The Washington State Department of Natural Resources will begin to remove a former (and now derelict) ferry dock along with old, dilapidated creosote-treated pilings from five different sites on Fox Island in Pierce County. The work, which is funded by the state's 2012 Jobs Now Act, begins Mon., Sept. 16 and continues through mid-October. The project is expected to cost roughly $113,300.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources will remove and dispose of 182 old, derelict creosote-treated pilings (roughly 175 tons) from aquatic lands along the northern and northeastern shores of Fox Island, as well as a 3,500-square-foot derelict ferry dock that was once a port of call for Puget Sound's former mosquito fleet. The $113,300 project will begin this week and continue through mid-October. The creosote removal project will remove and dispose of 182 old, derelict creosote-treated pilings (roughly 175 tons) from aquatic lands along the northern and northeastern shores as well as a 3,500-square-foot derelict ferry dock that was once a port of call for Puget Sound's former mosquito fleet, referring to the great number of steamships that once plied the waters of Puget Sound. The project aligns with the Puget Sound Action Agenda's goal to remove several thousand pilings from Puget Sound waters by the year 2017. Creosote-treated pilings and structures along
Tacoma City Council and the Tacoma Public Ulities Board are scheduled to meet Tuesday at City Hall to discuss status updates on a variety of infrastructure projects such as the Cushman Hydroelectric Project powerhouse and fish collection facility, and the Green River water filtration project. In addition, staff will present Habitat for Humanity's Ductless Heat Pump Study and highlight how it aligns with Tacoma Power's own ductless heat pump program. Finally, Sound Transit staff will brief Tacoma City Council on a proposal to charge fares on Tacoma Link light rail. Sound Transit is scheduled to hold two community meetings (an open house on Thurs., Sept. 19 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the lobby of the Pantages Theater, located at 901 Broadway, in downtown Tacoma; and a public hearing on Thurs., Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. in Tacoma City Council Chambers) before Sound Transit Board of Directors makes a decision on Thurs., Sept. 26 on whether to charge a fare, set the rate of the fare, and identify mitigation measures to reduce impacts to lowincome riders. Councilmembers will not take public comment during the study session, which will be held on Tues., Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. in Room 16 of Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St. Audio from the meeting will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and online at tvtacoma.com. On-demand audio archives are available on the Web within 24 hours of the meeting online at tvtacoma.com.
Fox Island in Hale Passage leach pollutants, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), into the area's marine environment, according to Washington State Department of Natural Resources officials. These highly toxic chemicals are harmful to marine life.