By Marianne Lincoln The following is the full written testimony I submitted to the Hearing’s Examiner for the City of Dupont as it considers the Pioneer Aggregates South Parcel Expansion Project. With 68 years of knowing Dupont and its history, I had several options of how to approach this topic. Don Russell, 96, left me…
Category: wetlands
Killing Sequalitchew, a watershed in danger
By Marianne Lincoln Sequalitchew Creek runs from Sequalitchew Lake, through Edmund Marsh, to Puget Sound’s Nisqually Reach, through the City of Dupont, Washington. This is the same Dupont where the Nisqually Indians lived and later welcomed and worked for the Hudson Bay Company at Fort Nisqually. The Fort had two sites above the Sequalitchew. The…
Why does the County lower American Lake?
By Don Russell “Is there a reason the County lowers the [American] lake level? Do they do this each year?” The answers to these questions are as follows; There is no rational basis or reason for the County to lower American Lake water level. Yes, they do this each year. Let me explain. In my lifetime I have…
June 18 Seminar on toxic algae
Join your neighbors to learn what causes toxic algae! • Get the toxic algae basics.• Learn what you can do to prevent algae.• How can natural yard care help? Join the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department from 6-8 p.m. on June 18 in the Alder Room at Sprinker Recreation Center! You can also join online…
Habitat Stewardship opportunities at CPTC
Just a reminder about the habitat stewardship event on Clover Park Technical College’s (CPTC) Flett Property this Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 AM to noon! The attached flyer with pertinent details and all of the 2025 dates for our remaining habitat stewardship events, July 19, August 9, October 11, November 15, and December 6. For this event, we will focus on removal…
May 23 court reconsideration hearing for Spanaway Concerned Citizens
UPDATE: The Court stood by its decision, 5/23/2025, 9:34 a.m. Testifying were Atty David Bricklin for Spanaway Concerned Citizens, Atty Margaret Archer for TRM, and Dave Owen for Pierce County. The Honorable Thurston County Superior Court Judge Carol Murphy has asked for responses from Tacoma Rescue Mission and Pierce County to our motion for reconsideration,…
April 19 Flett Creek work party
There is a habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, April 19th from 9:00 AM to noon in celebration of Earth Day! The flyer is below with pertinent details and all of the 2025 dates for the remaining habitat stewardship events for CPTC. For this event, we will focus on removal of invasive plant species (focus on scotch broom…
Is the Good Neighbor Village being a good neighbor?
SPANAWAWY CONCERNED CITIZENS — We still have a real chance to stop the “Good Neighbor Village” project—and we are not giving up! Spanaway Concerned Citizens has filed a motion in Thurston County Superior Court, asking the Honorable Judge Carol Murphy to reconsider her recent dismissal of our Land Use Petition Act (“LUPA”) challenge. This motion…
April 5 Spaghetti Feed for legal fees
1. SCAN our QR CODE BELOW. 2. MAIL DONATIONS DIRECTLY to SPANAWAY CONCERNED CITIZENS: Spanaway Concerned Citizens P.O. Box 562 or scan our QR Code Spanaway, WA 98387 *We are a 501-C4. Contributions are not tax deductible. 3. ONLINE DONATIONS: https://spanawayconcernedcitizens.com/ ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Or through: FRIENDS OF SPANAWAY LAKE (FOSL) MAIL DONATIONS TO: Friends of Spanaway Lake (FOSL) *Make Checks payable to FOSL (Please note, SCC in…
Spanaway in Court, Friday, March 28
Today marks a significant and long-awaited moment in our effort to preserve Spanaway Marsh. We deeply appreciate everyone who can attend, whether in person or virtually. Your presence reflects the urgency of protecting this invaluable natural resource for future generations. Friday, March 28, 2025 Hearing Time: 1:30 p.m. Judicial Officer: The Honorable Judge, Carol Murphy How to…
Why We Care about Spanaway Marsh
by Claudia Finseth HAPPINESS, FOR ONE THING Last week the annual list of the happiest countries in the world came out. For the eighth time in a row that designation went to Finland. The United States of America came in way down the line. We are not, generally, a happy people. One of the main…
March 28 court hearing
Dear Parkland, Midland & Spanaway Concerned Citizens, The momentous and long-awaited event is finally happening! Our experienced attorney will present a clear and compelling case, ensuring that the law is not misinterpreted in Thurston County Superior Court this Friday! Now more than ever, we must stand together and show our collective strength! Mark your calendars….
Pierce Prairie Post 