Attend PERK-hosted Community Meeting on July 20

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Dave Farkas

PERK will host a community meeting on July 20, 7:00-9:00 pm, at Kenmore City Hall. State Rep Gerry Pollet will attend. The main topics will be impacts of the demolition of the old 520 bridge on Lake Washington and St. Edwards Park.

We are in a crucial phase for the environmental protection of Kenmore, surrounding communities, and Lake Washington. Try to attend to show support and learn more.

This is an open meeting with open discussion and opportunities to connect with everyone present. Leave when you wish.

If you have any questions about the meeting, contact Elizabeth Mooney at: 206-979-3999

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Gerry Pollet’s letter and Dept of Ecology’s reply

Posted on June 7, 2016 by admin

Please use following form to “sign-on” to Rep. Gerry Pollet’s letter below

[emailpetition id=”1″]
 

From: “Pollet, Rep. Gerry” Gerry.Pollet@leg.wa.gov
Date: June 7, 2016 at 3:48:57 PM PDT
To: {numerous}
Subject: Ecology’s letter and a proposed sign-on response to Governor asking for temp halt 520 demolition on Lake Washington

Dear 520 demolition concerned friends,

Shortly after 12:30 today, Ecology Director Bellon sent the much anticipated attached response letter and a Q and A attachment to me. There are some important new items in this letter.

I have prepared a review of the letter and attachment in the form of a proposed draft sign-on letter to Governor Inslee, Ecology Director Bellon and Transporation Secretary Millar asking for a temporary halt in the activity while records are disclosed and a dialogue can occur. The draft includes key acknowledgements and concerns that I identified in Director Bellon’s letter and attachment.
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Attend our next meeting: April 10

Posted on March 31, 2016 by admin

The next PERK meeting will be held on April 10, 10:00 to 11:30 AM, in the enclosed meeting room (Stadler Room) adjacent to Third Place Books in the Town Center shopping mall (upper level) in Lake Forest Park (17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155)

All interested people are invited to attend. The meetings are informal and enjoyable. You can get coffee and a something to eat right outside the Stadler Room. It’s perfectly OK to stop by, show your support, participate in a part of the meeting, and then head off.

The main agenda items is planning our participation at the hearing of the Shoreline Hearing Board on April 20-21 regarding our challenge to the environmentally irresponsible demolition work and construction of a new pier in Lake Washington.

If you have any questions about the meeting, contact Elizabeth Mooney at: 206-979-3999

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Dredging at Kenmore Air Harbor

Posted on February 15, 2016 by admin

Legal challenge to potentially dangerous dredging at Kenmore Air Harbor

PERK and the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation have filed a petition with the Washington State Shorelines Hearing Board requesting a review of the City of Kenmore’s permitting process for the planned construction by Kenmore Air Harbor of a pier on the Lake Washington shoreline. The petition argues that the City of Kenmore has not taken adequate account of the likelihood of potentially hazardous contaminants in the sediment.
Click to read the petition.

Plumes of potentially toxic sediment stirred up by barges and tugboats.

Plumes of potentially toxic sediment stirred up by barges and tugboats.

Read Representative Gerry Pollet’s email to Dept. of Ecology and NOAA officials.

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Learn about proposed commercial development at St. Edward State Park

Posted on February 14, 2016 by admin

Discussions are underway to develop the Seminary site at Saint Edward State Park. To learn about this important issue visit the website of Citizens for St. Edward State Park.

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