Environment

Gig Harborites love the natural surroundings in which they live, and Gig Harbor Now staff members keep them apprised of opportunities to enjoy and preserve their forests, waters and creatures.

YMCA, city break ground on playing fields at new sports complex

May 05, 2025 | By:

Construction should begin within two weeks on two synthetic-turfed, lighted fields and be completed by December.

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Burley Lagoon settlement allows geoduck farm to proceed

Apr 30, 2025 | By:

Opponents of the project won concessions and promises of cooperation from Taylor Shellfish, which hopes to start planting geoducks this summer.

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City board backs 1 of 2 requests from developer of project near Gig Harbor High

Apr 28, 2025 | By:

The city Design Review Board asked developers to back off a request to reduce buffers but approved use of up to 60,000 cubic yards of fill material.

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Pierce County receives grant to map eelgrass

Apr 07, 2025 | By:

The $500,000 award enables the county to monitor sensitive eelgrass habitat that serves as an indicator of nearshore health.

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Photos: Low-tide walk at Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve

Apr 03, 2025 | By:

Carolyn Bick tagged along with Harbor WildWatch on a recent low-tide beach walk on Fox Island. Here’s what they saw.

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Texas mystery-developer plans 31 houses next door to Gig Harbor High School

Mar 26, 2025 | By:

The project is proposed for 39 acres on Rosedale Street, directly west of Gig Harbor High. Developers are asking to deviate from city rules on altering topography and on the required size of the vegetation buffer between the property and the high school.

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Gig Harbor won’t install license plate-reading cameras

Mar 26, 2025 | By:

Public comment was overwhelmingly against license-plate reading cameras, and the council voted 5-2 against installing them.

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Proposed new Gig Harbor comp plan doubles down on housing density

Mar 20, 2025 | By:

The plan would increase density, thanks in part to a new state law requiring jurisdictions to accommodate housing for a variety of income levels.

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Purdy Creek culvert projects completed to salmon’s liking

Mar 06, 2025 | By:

Bridges replaced state culverts under Highway 16 and the Highway 302 spur, though a couple county culverts still partially block fish.

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PenMet expanding Fox Island sandspit park

Feb 19, 2025 | By:

Two purchased parcels will add 3.6 acres and 265 feet of shoreline. The board also approved final design for a shoreline restoration.

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