City attempting to buy 23 acres of parkland off of Burnham Drive
Nov 23, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe forest with Donkey/North Creek running through would be kept in its current state.
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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.
Don’t FOG up the holidays
Nov 22, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonWastewater treatment plant operators say fat, oil and grease go in the garbage, not down the drain.
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Proposed Burley Lagoon geoduck farm upsets neighbors
Oct 22, 2021 | By: Ted KenneyConverting the 25.5-acre farm site from Manila clams and oyster to geoducks wouldn’t significantly change the tidelands, according to the draft environmental impact statement. Opponents of the plan say this claim is slanted and they look forward to refuting it.
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Public input sought on proposed geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon
Oct 09, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichTaylor Shellfish Farms would replace Manila clam and oyster beds on the 25.5-acre site with geoduck clam farming.
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Single-use plastic bag ban returns Friday
Sep 28, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichShoppers must bring their own reusable bags or pay 8 cents apiece for more environmentally friendly ones provided by the store.
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Goats tread where mowers cannot go
Sep 11, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichA herd of goats cleared brush from around a retention pond in North Gig Harbor last week. They can work where people and machines can’t.
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Poetry walk celebrates Donkey Creek salmon run
Sep 03, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonPoets put into verse the November return of chum salmon to Donkey Creek Park for walkers along the stream bank.
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