“If there is a single place in West Seattle where an Off Leash Area does not belong, this is it.” – Seattle Nature Alliance. Please respond by July 31 to the Seattle Parks Off Leash Park Survey, and let … Continue reading Vote NO to off an off-leash area in Lincoln Park
Public comment period has been extended to November 14, 2018 Seattle Parks and Recreation has just released revised plans for a pilot project that will guide future policy regarding “new uses” in park greenspaces. This pilot will install a mountain … Continue reading Park Natural Areas Must be Preserved!
(Update 5/17/2018: We sent another letter to Councilman Rob Johnson (and the Planning, Land Use & Zoning Committee), urging them to further strengthen the “Trees for All” proposal by adopting the 6″ DPH criteria for tree permitting. If adopted, we … Continue reading Support Strengthening Seattle’s Tree Policy NOW
This guest post is from artist, naturalist and Seattle Nature Alliance member, D. Nordin. I routinely walk every day. These walks usually amount to a brisk 4 to 6 miles. These walks typically occur in the morning, and more often … Continue reading Stillness (the art of traveling far in a short distance)
Seattle needs to protect its park natural areas so future generations will have daily access to wild nature. Continue reading Will Seattle Keep its Urban Wild?
In October, interim Mayor Tim Burgess signed an Executive Order strengthening Seattle’s protections for trees on private property. The order increases penalties for illegal tree cutting and will develop a fee-in-lieu program to help mitigate tree loss and preserve tree … Continue reading 30% or Bust: Towards a Stronger Tree Policy
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