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Friends of Burley Lagoon and Taylor Shellfish Co. reached an agreement via mediation on a geoduck cultivation proposal for Burley Lagoon in April. more
A restored sign, mural, and plantings now greet everyone driving onto the KP. “I got to thinking about towns that got all cleaned up and looked great.” more
After losing a residence to fire last year, Herron Island purchases a used fire truck for a buck. “They have always wanted a truck.” more
The southernmost camp on the KP has a new board, partnerships, and expanded offerings after pairing with Nisqually Land Trust. more
A Stage 1 burn ban will start in unincorporated Pierce County June 1 at 8 a.m. until further notice. more
At least two orca pods visited the waters of the Key Peninsula periodically for a week or 10 days in mid-April. more
Collected data will help inform the 2029 Shoreline Master Program, which regulates how the shoreline is developed. more
A forestry course sparked the growth of a local Forest Stewards group for landowners. more
Years of argument, planning, litigation and construction led to restoring an estuary for juvenile salmon. more
A combination of grants and a loan will complete funding for a new system totaling over $12 million. more
Taylor Shellfish Co. secures geoduck farming rights in Burley Lagoon, sparking local debate. more
Pierce County won a $2.3 million grant to install a solar array atop the capped landfill in Purdy. more
Despite community support and a favorable application review, 360 Trails will not be transferred to local parks ownership. more
With drought, climate change, and continued population growth on the Key Peninsula, will there be enough water to support the local population? more
Washington State Parks secured a grant to fund improvements at the Haley property on the shores of Case Inlet. more
The long-anticipated restoration of Whiteman Cove is set to begin after years-long negotiations between the DNR, YMCA and Squaxin Island Tribe. more
In April, the Washington State Department of Ecology declared a statewide drought emergency, warning that snowpack deficits and warm winter temperatures will lead to below-normal runoff and significant water shortages. more
Public trails will be built on the 60-acre property adjacent to the undeveloped Haley State Park land. “It’s what a Northwest forest should look like.” more
Pierce County may someday teach you how to inspect your own septic system. The hope is to increase compliance by lowering costs. more
Four parcels donated to Great Peninsula Conservancy extend the preserve to the Pitt Passage shoreline. more
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