It's not everyday we have this scene in our backyards, the Puget Sound…just adding to a beautiful day.
Water Fight Anyone?
May 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Low Tide plus Sunny Day = the Moon Snail Poacher (or is she just harvesting)
May 14, 2010 by 4 Comments
She's back stocking her bag full. I first noticed her collecting shells on Emma Schmitz Park, however she has since moved south to private property along Beach Drive.
This person is frequently along these shores illegally harvesting moon snail shells. Here's a link to a previous post with more information about the violation and who to call when you see poaching.
People who have lived in this area for a long time will tell you how the shores used to be stocked with shells. Harvesting, especially someone as active and consistant as this lady, has diminished this sea-life.
Let's hope she's not selling this to a restaurant.
Update 12:30: check out her full bag of loot…and she's still looking for more.
Update 1:30 pm. Another concerned neighbor contacted the SPD who did meet this lady on the beach. This is out of the SPD's jurisdiction however she did cooperate and show the Officer that all of the shells are empty. He instructed her to contact the Fish and Wildlife Department to confirm whether or not removing empty moon snail shells from a marine reserve is legal.
We hope to do a follow up post on whether or not the removal of empty shells from Emma Schmitz (or a marine reserve) is legal.
A Beautiful Day for a Sail Boat Race in Seattle
May 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
It appears the Seattle Yacht Club is having a Regatta around Vashon and Maurey Island today. This is the second race in a series of three. The last of the Tri-Island will be Blake Island on June 5, 2010. I can't wait!
I'll be updating this post with more photos.
Just Crusing By
May 8, 2010 by 1 Comment
It looks like we have the Seattle Yacht Club racing in our back yards today…a post will follow. While I've been happily snapping photos of the sailboats on this beautiful sunny Seattle day, I noticed this Army Tug.
I believe it's the LT 802 MGen. Henry Knox 1994 …but I'm not 100% certain. Do you know?
It Must Be Opening Day of Boating Season
May 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
My guess is they're fishing for ling cod.
Squid?
April 30, 2010 by 2 Comments
Through my telescope, I thought I saw a squid during today's very low tide.
You can see how his tenticle goes beyond the lady's right foot. My hubby thinks it's just a starfish…but through the telescope, this really appeared to look more like a squid.
Did anyone else see this today?
Where the Water Begins: Free Workshop from the King Conservation District
April 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The King Conservation District is holding a series of free workshops for property owners along the marine shorelines and bluffs of King County. Beach Drive has plenty of waterfront and bluff homes that have faced recent potential issues with mud slides.
The workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about the ecological, geological and vegetation management issues associated with owning waterfront property.
Topics will include:
- Understanding marine near-shore and riparian ecology
- Recognizing geologic hazards
- Using native vegetation to reduce erosion and to improve fish and wildlife habitat
Who should attend:
- Beach property owners interested in a stable natural shoreline
- Bluff property owners interested in reducing the potential for erosion and landslides
- Any marine shoreline or bluff property owner interested in improving fish and wildlife habitat.
When and where:
- Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Normandy Park City Hall
- Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Vashon Maury Island Land Trust, Vashon Island
- Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Discovery Park ELC, Seattle
All workshops are from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (indoor session) and 12:30 – 3:30 pm (optional pre-order boxed lunch $12 and field trip).
Facilitators:
- Kollin Higgins, King County DNRP WLRD
- Peter Landry, City of Normand Park
- Elliott Menashe, Greenbelt Consulting
- Brandy Reed, Conservation District
To register or for more information contact Brandy Reed at 425-282-1924 or brandy.reed@kingcd.org
Whats Up with the Fire Department in the Puget Sound off Beach Drive Shores?
April 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I've noticed some unusal activity with the Seattle Fire Department (I think?) in the Puget Sound around the Emma Schmitz Viewpoint area. I'm assuming that they're just practicing water rescue but I'm not sure…thought I'd see if any of our readers have the inside scoop or if you've noticed the same.
April 19 was the first time I noticed this as they tied to our buoy.
About a week ago, the Leschi Fire Rescue Boat spent some time around the same spot.
Yesterday, around 10 am in the morning, two dinghy's went to around where the orange buoy is to do some diving.
Just looked out the window….they're diving right now!
UPDATED: Meeting regarding the Murray Pump Station at Lowman Beach
April 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Update April 23, 2010: Read West Seattle Blog's coverage of the meeting here. Be sure to read the comments which also contain a great deal of information.
Tonight at 7pm at the Morgan Community Association's quarterly meeting, the controversial discussion regarding Murray Pump Station continues. West Seattle Blog has an update here. The meeting takes place in the basement of The Kenney at 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle.
Some options to deal with the "combined sewer overflow" include:
- digging up a majority of Lowman Beach Park
- claiming some Beach Drive homes across from the park (via eminet domain)
Dr. Ron Sterling, author of West Seattle Sound Angels blog, states this is
"…the only meeting I am aware of that is scheduled to take place BEFORE King County submits it's plans for SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) approval in June 2010…. Be there if you care!"
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