Spanaway Marsh is on border between Fort Lewis and proposed housing for 285 people. This area is headwaters for Spanaway Lake. Local rural zoning does not allow high-density housing. Tiny homes have been proposed for a Rural Reserve zone intended for wildlife conservation. On May 6, 2024 the city of Lakewood approved a $1 million […]
The Western Gray Squirrel is back in the news. The Garry Oak forest is habitat for these squirrels and 670 trees are marked for destruction. 280 tiny homes are planned for development next to this wetland complex that has been the principal habitat for forest wildlife. Tiny Village Project nears Public Hearing On March 6, […]
During this legislative session, you may have heard from Futurewise about rural Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs) and the need to defeat bills that would allow rural DADUs to be built without being counted towards the growth targets that are set by the state Growth Management Act. These bills, SB 6029 and HB 2126, as […]
Puget Sound Energy to transition customers from natural gas to electricity. In a recent late-night session, the House narrowly decided to send Governor Jay Inslee one of his priority bills for the session. House Bill 1589 is a controversial measure that directs providers like Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to transition its customers from natural gas […]
Can Pierce County prevent smoky late summer skies? The Smokehouse Creek fire, the largest on record in Texas, is still largely uncontrolled across the state’s Panhandle. So far, the fire has scorched more than a million acres, making it one of the most destructive in U.S. history. More hot, dry summers are on their way […]
By Kirk Kirkland With the state legislative session ending on March 7, it is time to focus on Pierce County’s Comp Plan, which is up for a five-year review. Recently, the Pierce County Planning Department invited people to comment on their Environmental Impact Statement that describes how the county will grow over the next 5-10 […]
