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Posted by David Haviland
on September 8, 2009 at 4:50 am (852 social interactions)
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SEATTLE - If you were one of the estimated 30 million Americans who spent part of the long weekend on the nation's highways, a new report says you had some unwelcome and dangerous company. An American Association of Justice (AAJ) analysis of government data finds that drivers in Washington state share the road with 57 state trucking companies that have racked up multiple federal safety violations while operating 197 trucks.
Brad Fulton, president of the Washington State Association of Justice, says it's a nationwide problem.
"You know, out of 200,000 trucks, there are 28,000 violations. That's a pretty high percentage and, you know, they kill 4,000 people every year."
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Posted by David Haviland
on September 4, 2009 at 11:44 am (927 social interactions)
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Grays Harbor County, Washington – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and partners invite the public to participate in the International Coastal & Underwater Cleanup.
Gov. Chris Gregoire has proclaimed Sept. 19 and 20 official Operation Shore Patrol Days, and she urges citizens to participate in keeping Washington’s Pacific waterways clean. The goal of Operation Shore Patrol is to focus attention on litter accumulated from water and land sources on Washington state ocean beaches. Litter poses a threat to people, fish and wildlife and creates an unsightly environment. Operation Shore Patrol is a major step in helping to rid the Washington state coastline of litter and debris.
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Posted by David Haviland
on September 4, 2009 at 6:41 am (619 social interactions)
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Washington - President Obama has just declared September National Wilderness Month, and this weekend is the end of the traditional summer camping season in Washington. The presidential declaration is a nod to the 45th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, as Washington is home to several of the nation's first wilderness areas, including Mt. Adams and Glacier Peak. Those sites, as well as areas on the wilderness docket, are top destinations for many seeking outdoor experiences this Labor Day weekend.
Bob Freimark, senior policy analyst for the Wilderness Society's Pacific Northwest office, says wild lands, and areas proposed for wilderness preservation, are recommendations for the travel list.
"Labor Day weekend is the last hurrah for camping for the season - going to a lot of these special places that are protected as wilderness, or potentially be protected in the future as wilderness."
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Posted by David Haviland
on September 4, 2009 at 5:39 am (1168 social interactions)
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Aberdeen, WA - A draft conservation plan and independent study results assessing potential impacts on marbled murrelets at a proposed wind power project near Naselle, Wash. will be submitted to the US Fish and Wildlife Service this week.
The draft conservation plan, prepared by nationally recognized experts, concluded the proposed Radar Ridge Wind Project would have minor or insignificant impacts on marbled murrelets, and other wildlife populations in the area. The murrelet is an endangered species listed as threatened.
“We are pleased the independent studies confirmed that the development of Radar Ridge is very unlikely to significantly impact murrelets and other species in the area,” said Matt Samuelson, Radar Ridge participants committee chair. “Wisely developed wind projects can provide clean energy and drive our economy while caring for the environment.”
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Posted by David Haviland
on September 4, 2009 at 5:14 am (805 social interactions)
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Olympia – Washington Governor Chris Gregoire has scheduled a visit to the tall ship Lady Washington, the Official Ship of the State of Washington, for 8 a.m. Friday September 4 at the ship’s Percival Landing berth in Olympia. The governor will be joined by First Gentleman Mike Gregoire, and Capt. Les Bolton, executive director of the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority, which owns and operates the Lady Washington and her companion ship, Hawaiian Chieftain, which is also at Percival Landing. The Historical Seaport is based in Aberdeen.
The governor is scheduled to take a brief tour of the ships and meet the crews and officers, including Capt. Dave Haslam of the Lady Washington and Capt. John “JB” Morrison of the Hawaiian Chieftain.
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