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Sustainability and the Environment
Edmonds’ 1st Security Bank to host free shredding, e-waste recycling Saturday
The Edmonds Branch of 1st Security Bank, at 620 Edmonds Way, will host a free Shredding and Electronic Waste Recycling Day this Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bank is encouraging people to help reduce identity theft crimes by recycling sensitive documents and/or electronic items no longer in use. People may bring up to 10 boxes or bags of paper for shredding and up to 10 of the follow... »
Walkers get in-depth look at why the marsh matters to Edmonds
A group of walkers took an educational stroll from the Edmonds Marsh to the Edmonds Backyard Wildlife Habitat on Saturday, learning about the history of Edmonds’ 32-acre marsh and what the future may hold for one of the Puget Sound region’s few remaining urban saltwater estuaries. The event, sponsored by My Edmonds News, TrEdmonds, and Celebrate Edmonds, was part of FeetFirst and Jane’s Walk... »
City of Edmonds to partner with Student Conservation Association for summer teen jobs
The City of Edmonds and the Student Conservation Association on Thursday announced a partnership to provide summer conservation employment opportunities for local youth ages 15-18 who will work in Edmonds parks. According to a Student Conservation Association news release, the summer program is designed to provide Snohomish County youth with hands-on experience in conservation and green jobs. Part... »
Next planning meeting for those opposing coal trains is Wednesday
The public is invited to Sustainable Edmonds/Sierra Club’s ongoing planning meetings opposing coal trains passing through Edmonds and other towns in the region. The next meeting is this Wednesday, May 1, 6:30-8 p.m., Frances Anderson Center, Room 206, 700 Main St. (east of the Edmonds Library). For more information, email Richard: r_bisbee@msn.com. »
Edmonds Lutheran Church to offer Earth Day worship, activities Sunday
In honor of Earth Day Monday, April 22, Edmonds Lutheran Church is hosting an Earth Day Worship and Day of Action this Sunday. Among the church-sponsored events: Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., a fusion of First Nations and Lutheran Liturgies. Free Recycling Event- noon to 3 p.m. 1 Green Planet, a non-profit organization, will offer free recycling on-site. From computer printers to rusty bicycles,... »
Sustainable Edmonds to screen film ‘Chasing Ice’ Tuesday
Sustainable Edmonds, in partnership with the Sierra Club, is hosting the movie “Chasing Ice” Tuesday, April 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Plaza Room above the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. The movie viewing will be followed by a climate discussion with the University of Washington Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, Dr. Richard Gammon. You can view the movie trailer here »
Reminder: Earth Day, alternative transportation focus of Edmonds church Sunday service
Alternative transportation will be this year’s Earth Day emphasis at Edmonds United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 7. Representatives from Community Transit, Metro Transit, Sound Transit, the City of Edmonds, Washington State Ferry System, Cascade Cycling Club and the EUMC Walking Club will be on hand at a Transpo-Expo from 10 a.m. to noon that morning in the fellowship hall on the church... »
Next planning meeting for those opposing coal trains is Wednesday
The public is invited to Sustainable Edmonds/Sierra Club’s ongoing planning meetings opposing coal trains passing through Edmonds and other towns in the region. Join other concerned residents to plan ongoing activities. The next meeting is Wednesday, April 3, from 6:30-8:15 p.m. in the Frances Anderson Center, Room 206, 700 Main St. (east of the Edmonds Library) . For more information, email Richa... »
Edmonds City Council approves energy-saving measures; discusses Harbor Square plan
The Edmonds City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a $758,683 project contract with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for energy-efficiency projects that will actually end up costing the city just over $500,000, thanks to state grant money — with the remainder paid through a combination of city fund dollars ($222, 150) and $280,176 financed through a low-inte... »
Got electronic waste? You can recycle it at Edmonds CC Saturday
Do you have unwanted TVs, computers, monitors, keyboards or any other broken electronics piling up in your garage or basement? How about a box or drawer filled with old cell phones? Bring them to Edmonds Community College this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Edmonds CC is taking part in RecycleMania, a nationwide recycling competition between colleges, and the school is putting a special focus on the... »
New signs demonstrate why Edmonds Marsh matters
Thanks to a generous grant from the Hazel Miller Foundation, eight new interpretive signs have been produced and installed along the walkway at the Edmonds Marsh. The signs were designed for the City of Edmonds by Owen Caddy. The Edmonds Marsh is one of the few urban saltwater estuaries remaining in the Puget Sound area. It is home to numerous species of wildlife, and is also a critical rest stop... »
Sustainable Edmonds planning meeting against coal trains Wednesday
The public is invited to Sustainable Edmonds/Sierra Club’s ongoing planning meetings opposing coal trains passing through Edmonds and other towns in the region Wednesday, March 6, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Frances Anderson Center, Room 302, 700 Main St. (east of the Edmonds Library). For more information, email Richard: r_bisbee@msn.com. »
Adopt A Stream Foundation to survey Edmonds’ Shell, Shellabarger creeks
The Adopt A Stream Foundation (AASF) next week will present its plans to conduct ecological surveys of Shell and Shellabarger Creeks this winter. “These two small streams flow through the the heart of Edmonds into Puget Sound,” said AASF Director Tom Murdoch. “According to several local watershed residents, they used to support pretty good runs of salmon.” The presentation will be on Wednesday, F... »
Next coal train opposition meeting Wednesday
The public is invited to attend Sustainable Edmonds/Sierra Club’s ongoing planning meetings opposing coal trains passing through Edmonds and other towns in the region. The next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Frances Anderson Center, Room 302, 700 Main St. (east of the Edmonds Library). For more information, email Richard: r_bisbee@msn.com. »
Snohomish, King County burn bans lifted
Burn bans have been lifted for King and Snohomish counties, effective at 1 p.m. Monday, but due to stagnant weather conditions, a Stage 1 burn ban remains in effect for Pierce County, until further notice. “We are lifting the burn bans in King and Snohomish counties because winds are picking up and temperatures are warming,” said Dr. Phil Swartzendruber, agency forecaster. “But P... »
Burn ban issued
Due to continuing cold, stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 2 burn ban in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties to protect residents from worsening air quality, effective at noon Sunday. The bans are in effect until further notice. During a Stage 2 burn ban: No burning is allowed in ANY wood-burning fireplaces, wood stoves... »
Congressman Larsen gets briefed on Lake Ballinger
Story and photo by Doug Petrowski MLTnews Second District Congressman Rick Larsen visited Mountlake Terrace Wednesday for a briefing on past, present and future efforts to control water flow and flooding in the Lake Ballinger watershed. Larsen, D-Everett, heard a 30-minute presentation from Mountlake Terrace city officials on work to remove or update culverts along Hall and McAleer Creeks, then to... »
Snohomish County burn ban lifted
As of noon Thursday, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has lifted the air quality burn ban issued for Pierce and Snohomish counties. Agency forecasters expected winds to pick up Thursday evening, which should help disperse air pollution that has built up over the past few days, especially in communities where wood burning is common. »
Monthly meeting Thursday for those opposing coal trains through Edmonds
The public is invited to Sustainable Edmonds/Sierra Club’s ongoing planning meetings opposing coal trains passing through Edmonds and other towns in the region. Join other concerned residents to plan important activities. The next meeting is this Thursday, Jan. 3, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Frances Anderson Center,700 Main Street (east of the Edmonds Library), Room 302. For more information, email... »
