#shoreline — Public Fediverse posts

The Winners and Losers of #Maine ’s Race to Armor Its #Shoreline Against #Climate Change

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/07092026/maines-race-to-protect-shorelines-as-quarries-expand/

#nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #sunset #sunsetphotography #sunsets #sunsetsky #lake #water #reflection #silhouette #clouds #cloudscape #evening #eveningwalk #summer #summervacation #waves #photo #photography #photooftheday #outdoors #outdoorphotography #outdooradventures #outdoorphoto #outside #glowing #pink #shoreline

#nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #sunsetphotography #sunsetsky #sunset #sunsets #sunsetphoto #evening #eveningwalk #shoreline #lake #clouds #cloud #lookslikeitlooked #evening #glowing #warmth #outdoors #outdoor #outdoorphotography #outdoorphoto #outdooradventures #photo #photography #photooftheday #pic #picoftheday #foto

Widespread Landslide Activity in an Extreme Wet Season and Implications for Regional Sediment Management, Eastern San Francisco Bay Area, California
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2026EA005227 <-- shared paper
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H/T @amy East, Ph.D., P.G. | Researcher integrating geoscience and climate-change preparedness
“[This paper (link above) is] a collaboration with [the H/T’s] colleagues from [the] USGS Landslide Hazards Program, who mapped over 8,900 landslides in the eastern San Francisco Bay Area during an extreme wet winter.
How much sediment does such an extreme winter produce, from landslides or in stream discharge? How does that compare with long-term sediment production and landscape denudation rates?
[They] f[o]nd that landslide sediment mobilization is comparable to long-term denudation rates, emphasizing the role of extreme events in long-term sediment production. However, one extreme wet year has a negligible effect toward counteracting ongoing problems of sediment deficit in San Francisco Bay: to keep pace with sea-level rise, extreme wet conditions would need to occur in 50 out of the next 75 years…”
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"PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY: Watersheds will likely produce more sediment in a warmer future with more extreme rain, primarily through landslides in steep terrain. This study examines how an extremely wet season affected sediment production and transport in the eastern San Francisco Bay area, California. By mapping and measuring 8,928 landslides, [they] found that rare, extreme rain conditions are likely responsible for the vast majority of long-term hillslope erosion rates in this region. However, due to long residence times for sediment on hillslopes and in stream channels, a maximum of 1%–2% of that newly mobilized landslide material could have potentially contributed to sediment carried by streams into the Bay that year. Even extremely wet years cannot provide enough sediment for Bay wetlands and shorelines to keep pace with rising sea levels. To meet the demand for sediment in the Bay, such extreme rain and sediment production would need to occur in most years, which is not realistic. To restore wetlands and protect shorelines, managers likely will need to supplement the coastal system with repurposed dredged material…”
#massmovement #soil #water #hydrology #hydrography #geology #soils #geomorphometry #hydrogeomorphology #geomorphology #landslide #masswasting #climatechange #extremeweather #precipitation #rainfall #weather #climate #mapping #engineeringgeology #mapping #SanFrancisco #BayArea #USA #California #fedscience #fedservice #oublicgood #sediment #stream #discharge #extremewinter #sealevelrise #SLR #hillslope #erosion #sedimentation #tidal #wetlands #coast #coastline #shoreline #GIS #spatial #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #watershed
#USGS | #USGSLandslideHazardsProgram

#nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #landscape #lakescape #outdoorphotography #outdoorphoto #summer #ontarioparks #movementismedicine #lookslikeitlooked #blue #forest #granite #rocky #bluesky #clouds #shoreline #outdoors #outdoor #outdooradventures #adventure #photo #photography #photooftheday #pic #picoftheday #foto #day

coastal break, part three by manyfires

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#pnw #pacificnorthwest #pacificocean #ocean #shore #shoreline #coast #coastline #sea #seascape #tide #waves #oregon #oregoncoast #film #analog #landscape #innova6x9pinhole #pinhole #lensless #cannonbeach #haystackrock #sunset #flickr #thingsdavidlikes

coastal break, part three by manyfires

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxjiM6mNSi00

#pnw #pacificnorthwest #pacificocean #ocean #shore #shoreline #coast #coastline #sea #seascape #tide #waves #oregon #oregoncoast #film #analog #landscape #innova6x9pinhole #pinhole #lensless #cannonbeach #haystackrock #sunset #flickr #thingsdavidlikes

coastal break, part three by manyfires

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxjiM6mNSi00

#pnw #pacificnorthwest #pacificocean #ocean #shore #shoreline #coast #coastline #sea #seascape #tide #waves #oregon #oregoncoast #film #analog #landscape #innova6x9pinhole #pinhole #lensless #cannonbeach #haystackrock #sunset #flickr #thingsdavidlikes

coastal break, part three by manyfires

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxjiM6mNSi00

#pnw #pacificnorthwest #pacificocean #ocean #shore #shoreline #coast #coastline #sea #seascape #tide #waves #oregon #oregoncoast #film #analog #landscape #innova6x9pinhole #pinhole #lensless #cannonbeach #haystackrock #sunset #flickr #thingsdavidlikes

coastal break, part three by manyfires

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxjiM6mNSi00

#pnw #pacificnorthwest #pacificocean #ocean #shore #shoreline #coast #coastline #sea #seascape #tide #waves #oregon #oregoncoast #film #analog #landscape #innova6x9pinhole #pinhole #lensless #cannonbeach #haystackrock #sunset #flickr #thingsdavidlikes

#nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #lake #lakeview #lakescape #bluesky #clouds #cloudscape #evening #water #horizon #trees #silhouette #outdoors #outdoorphotography #outdoor #outdoorphoto #shoreline #island #summer #summervacation #killarney #photo #photography #photooftheday #pic #picoftheday

#nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapephoto #ontarioparks #killarney #georgianbay #hikingadventures #summer #summervacation #island #shoreline #rocky #lake #bluesky #clouds #outdooradventures #outdoors #outdoor #outdoorphotography #outdoorphoto #photo #photography #photooftheday #pic #picoftheday #niceday

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.4 - 3 July 2026

Multiple small changes, most of which improve access to north end light rail stations.

Full deets at the blog:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2026/07/04/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-2-1-4/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

Previous permalinks continue to work.

If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/solarbird ) or @annathepiper has a Kofi ( https://ko-fi.com/annathepiper ).

Enjoy!

#BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Juanita #Kirkland #RatCity #Glendale #Lakeridge #BrynMawr #tukwila #WhiteCenter #TopHat #newcastle

Hidden Coastal Pools and Turquoise Waters of the Caspian Sea.

https://pavelgeringblog.wordpress.com/2026/06/16/hidden-coastal-pools-and-turquoise-waters-of-the-caspian-sea/

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.3 - 12 June 2026

This is part two of the big north end update that dropped last week, now that the lagging projects are OPEN!

Full deets at the blog:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2026/06/12/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-2-1-3/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

Previous permalinks continue to work.

If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/solarbird ) or @annathepiper has a Kofi ( https://ko-fi.com/annathepiper ).

Enjoy!

#BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Juanita #Kirkland #RatCity #Glendale #Lakeridge #BrynMawr #tukwila #WhiteCenter #TopHat #newcastle

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.2 - 5 June 2026

This is a pretty big north end update! Lots going on. Full deets at the blog:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2026/06/05/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-2-1-2/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

Previous permalinks continue to work.

If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/solarbird

Enjoy!

#BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Juanita #Kirkland #RatCity #Glendale #Lakeridge #BrynMawr #tukwila #WhiteCenter #TopHat #newcastle

Thursday, May 21, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/thursday-may-21-2026/

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1.1 - 15 May 2026

This is a minor update unless you're in Newcastle and want their new bike lane extensions, or want the Broad Street / Space Needle to 4th Ave route on your map, in which case you definitely want this.

Full deets at the blog:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2026/05/16/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-2-1-1/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

Previous permalinks continue to work.

If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/solarbird

Enjoy!

#BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Juanita #Kirkland #RatCity #Glendale #Lakeridge #BrynMawr #tukwila #WhiteCenter #TopHat #newcastle

paths that point toward the sea by manyfires

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxjHNCPtai00

#hikes #hike #hiking #hikesof2024 #film #analog #oregon #oregoncoast #pnw #pacificnorthwest #shore #shoreline #coast #coastline #beach #sea #ocean #pacificocean #waves #landscape #sunset #golden #magichour #michael #sistersrocks #sistersrockstatepark #sistersrock #flickr #thingsdavidlikes

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.1 - 17 April 2026

This is a massive update if you're in south Seattle or nearby environs. Welcome to coverage WHITE CENTER/TOP HAT, GLENDALE, BOULEVARD PARK, SOUTHERN HEIGHTS, LAKERIDGE, BRYN MAWR, and northernmost TUKWILA.

As always, check the blog post for the deets:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2026/02/13/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-2-0-8/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

Previous permalinks continue to work.

If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/solarbird

Enjoy!

#BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Juanita #Kirkland #RatCity #Glendale #Lakeridge #BrynMawr #tukwila #WhiteCenter #TopHat

USGS CoNED (TopoBathy) WebMap Viewer & (Open) Data Downloader
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https://topotools.cr.usgs.gov/topobathy_viewer/ <-- shared #USGS Viewer webmap & download selector
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https://www.usgs.gov/coastal-changes-and-impacts/coned <-- shared USGS CoNED overview/entry page
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[I used to shore dive in the Straits Of Juan de Fucca, Washington State side, and Crescent Lake - so I chose that area as a CoNED example to explore; good memories, including of the 18 Wheeler Burger with pie & coffee in Joyce, WA on drizzly days]
#GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #model #modeling #CoastalNationalElevationDatabase #CoNED #elevation #topography #bathymetry #topobathy #opendata #openscience #fedscience #publicgood #usecase #naturalworld #coastal #coast #depth #hydrospatial #hydrography #download #shoreline #inundation #sedimenttransport #sealevelrise #SLR #stormsurge #models #modeling #extremeweather #tsunami #impact #risk #hazard #assessment #climatechange #geomorphology #geomorphometry #Restoration, #redevelopment #protection #cliff #flood #flooding #webmap
@USGS

It's actually happening... Watching the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Cross-Lake Connection right now. Congrats to Sound Transit and the Seattle region as a whole. Check out the live stream using this link: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/light-rail-service-between-eastside-seattle-begin-nearly-20-years-after-initial-approval/281-bebec289-693f-4841-a520-bf7f1a98c9f0 #Seattle #Bellevue #Redmond #Shoreline #MountLakeTerrace #Lynwood #SoundTransit #LinkLightRail #LinkLine2 #PublicTransit #GrandOpening #CrossLakeConnection

#nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #glow #glowing #sunset #sunsetphotography #sunsetphotography #sunsetphoto #winter #winterscene #lake #sun #shoreline #ice #outside #outdoors #outdoor #outdoorphoto #outdooradventures #movementismedicine #photo #photography #photooftheday #pic #picoftheday #reflection #evening #shimmer

#nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #sunset #sunsetphotography #sunsetphoto #winter #winterscene #clouds #lake #frozenlake #ice #reflections #evening #movementismedicine #lookslikeitlooked #authenticphoto #tree #trees #shoreline #sun #outside #outdoors #outdoor #outdoorphoto #outdooradventures #shimmer #branches #photo #photography #photooftheday #pic #picoftheday

Seattle City Light is reporting a large outage in the Ballinger area of Shoreline.

Start Date: Mar 11 7:07 PM
Cause: Investigating

#SeattleCityLightOutage #SCLOutage #Ballinger #Shoreline

Seattle City Light is reporting a large outage in the Ballinger area of Shoreline.

Start Date: Mar 11 7:07 PM
Cause: Investigating

#SeattleCityLightOutage #SCLOutage #Ballinger #Shoreline

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.0.8 - 14 February 2026

This release is basically about construction updates and temporary closures, the most important being Burke-Gilman in Kenmore (with detour) for five days staring February 16th.

As always, check the blog post for the deets:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2026/02/13/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-2-0-8/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

Previous permalinks continue to work.

If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/solarbird

Enjoy!

#BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Edmonds #Maltby #SnohomishCounty #MountlakeTerrace #Juanita #Kirkland

California Sunset
Central Coast
Photographer Jon Pinter
#sunset #sundown #sunsets #Californiacoast
#photo #photography #fotografie #photographer #scape #nature #coast #coastlife #coastal #california #westcoast #WestCoastLife #beachlife #shoreline

California Sunset
Central Coast
Photographer Jon Pinter
#sundown #sunset #sunsets #californiacoast #photo #photography #fotografie #photographer #scape #nature #coast #coastlife #coastal #california #westcoast #WestCoastLife #beachlife #shoreline #olympus

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.0.7 - 23 November 2025

Updates this release are include an extension north of bike lanes on NE 124th Ave, but more importantly, closure information updates for the Sammamish River Trail in Woodinville, and the southern leg of the CKC in Kirkland.

As always, check the blog post for the deets:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2025/11/23/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-2-0-7/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

Previous permalinks continue to work.

If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/solarbird

Enjoy!

#BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Edmonds #Maltby #SnohomishCounty #MountlakeTerrace #Juanita #Kirkland

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.0.7 - 23 November 2025

This release contains two major corrections to the 2 Line Bike Connector Map, as well as notice of a December 1-5 closure of the EastRail Trail in Renton near the Seahawks Training Centre.

As always, check the blog post for the deets:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2025/11/23/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-2-0-7/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

Previous permalinks continue to work.

If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/solarbird

Enjoy!

#BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Edmonds #Maltby #SnohomishCounty #MountlakeTerrace #Juanita #Kirkland

New Greater Northshore / MEGMAP bike maps release!

Big updates in Seattle, important WARNING in Kirkland about a temporary closure, lots of changes to non-marked preferred routes in Mountlake Terrace and Briar as people have figured out preferred routes to light rail.

Deets:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2025/10/03/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-2-0-4/

Direct link to download page:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

#BikeMap #maps #seattle #GreaterNorthshore #shoreline #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Bothell #Woodinville #Maltby #Juanita #Kirkland #Redmond #Edmonds #Lynnwood #MountlakeTerrace #Briar #biking #BikeTooter #SEAbikes

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.0.2 - 24 August 2025

Updates this release are fairly minor EXCEPT for the early opening of Redmond Central Connector up to East Rail Trail at NE 124th, which I didn't think would happen until September. Hence this early update.

As always, check the blog post for the deets:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2025/08/25/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-2-0-2/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

Previous permalinks continue to work.

If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/solarbird

Enjoy!

#BikeMap #maps #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #shoreline #redmond #lynnwood #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Briar #Bothell #Woodinville #Edmonds #Maltby #SnohomishCounty #MountlakeTerrace #Juanita #Kirkland

If anyone in the #Seattle area wants to get into #chinafake #collecting or is generally just into #vintage #toys, check out the Goodwill in #shoreline, cool stuff there today!

@chinafakes @toys @seattle

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.0.1 - 4 August 2025

Updates this release are fairly minor EXCEPT for the decades-awaited connection from Elliot Bay Trail to Waterfront, and an important new set of bike lanes on Meridian in Shoreline.

As always, check the blog post for the deets:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2025/08/04/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-2-0-1/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

Previous permalinks continue to work.

If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/solarbird

Enjoy!

#biking #BikeTooter #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #northshore #cascadia #SnohomishCounty #Shoreline #Edmonds #MountlakeTerrace #LakeForestPark #Briar #Kenmore #juanita #Kirkland #Bothell #Woodinville #Maltby #KingCounty #Redmond #BikeMap #maps #design

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 2.0 - July 15, 2025

Additions and changes this release include a pretty big project of enlarging City of Seattle's street name labels, which were too damn small.

But there's more; check the blog post for changes and notes:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2025/07/14/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-2-0/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

Previous permalinks continue to work.

If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/solarbird

Thanks!

#biking #BikeTooter #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #northshore #SnohomishCounty #Shoreline #Edmonds #MountlakeTerrace #LakeForestPark #Briar #Kenmore #Juanita #Kirkland #Bothell #Woodinville #Maltby #KingCounty #Redmond #BikeMap #maps #design

Hey Team North End!

Tuesday #TeslaTakedown protest. Lynnwood dealership on 99. 4:15pm TODAY, like usual.

yeah I kinda forgot too but c'mon, let's get out there

#protest #protests #seattle #northshore #shoreline #kenmore #bothell #edmonds #briar #MountlakeTerrace #cascadia #CascadiaStrong

RELEASE: Greater Northshore and MEGAMAP Bike Maps version 1.8 - 8 June 2025

Additions and changes this release:

* LOTS. Too many to list here. Mostly Seattle, but not only Seattle, as they've dropped the 2025-26 bike map, with which we have issues.

Check the blog post for changes and notes:

https://solarbird.net/blog/2025/06/08/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-1-8-and-a-decision-about-seattle-2025/

Maps download:

https://github.com/solarbirdy/NorthshoreBikeMap/

Previous permalinks continue to work.

If you like these maps, maybe hit my Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/solarbird

Thanks!

#biking #BikeTooter #GreaterNorthshore #seattle #northshore #SnohomishCounty #Shoreline #Edmonds #MountlakeTerrace #LakeForestPark #Briar #Kenmore #Juanita #Kirkland #Bothell #Woodinville #Maltby #KingCounty #Redmond #BikeMap #maps #design

2 Line Eastside Bike Connector updated their map to include the new train stations opening today! If you’re seeing this on May 10th, you can go to the opening events!

Naturally, we’ve picked up the new version, and both Greater Northshore Bike Connector and MEGAMAP 1.7 – 10 May 2025 – are now available to download.

But this time, I have something to think about.

They've gone and changed their map key on me, and I'm not entirely sure what to do about that.

https://solarbird.net/blog/2025/05/10/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-1-7-and-a-quandary/

#biking #maps #GreaterNorthshore #MEGAMAP #seattle #northshore #cascadia #shoreline #LakeForestPark #kenmore #juanita #bothell #woodinville #redmond #SnohomishCounty #KingCounty #Edmonds #MountlakeTerrace #Lynnwood #Briar #Maltby

unplanned bike maps update was unplanned

but you want it because i accidentally listed some sharrows on 84th in lynnwood as bike lanes for a couple of blocks

sorry about that

also some new infrastructure and some quality of life improvements too so it’s not all mistake corrections xD

From: @solarbird
https://solarbird.net/blog/2025/05/04/maps-release-greater-northshore-bike-connector-megamap-1-6-1/

#seattle #BikeMap #GreaterNorthshore #shoreline #LakeForestPark #Kenmore #Bothell #Woodinville #Juanita #Redmond #Edmonds #Lynnwood #MountlakeTerrace #Briar #Maltby #ShohomishCounty #KingCounty

Seattle City Light is reporting a large outage in the Ballinger area of Shoreline.

Start Date: Mar 26 6:35 PM
Cause: Investigating

#SeattleCityLightOutage #SCLOutage #Ballinger #Shoreline

seawall

#Seawall #Coast #Waves #Ocean #Stone #Basalt #Geometric #Blue #Gray #Brown #Green #Sky #Water #Shoreline #Erosion #Rugged #Landscape
#Img2img #AiArt #AiArtists #AiArtCommunity #StableDiffusion

on actual stuff: https://aieris.art/featured/seawall-eris-and-ai.html

Seattle City Light is reporting a large outage in the Ballinger area of Shoreline.

Start Date: Feb 25 2:23 AM
Cause: Investigating

#SeattleCityLightOutage #SCLOutage #Ballinger #Shoreline

Log on the beach at Goose Spit in Comox, British Columbia. #cutlog #treerings #goosespit #goosespitpark #landscapephotography #britishcolumbia #comox #comoxvalley #visitbritishcolumbia #seashore #shoreline

New #lightrail expansion coming Aug 30! Mark your calendars, the light rail's 1 line extension to #Lynnwood opens over Labor Day weekend. Four new stops will open: #Shoreline South/148th, Shoreline North/185th, #Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood City Center.

In other words, we will have about 1/16th the capacity of Tokyo's train system, not including the Shinkansen.

#Seattle #LakeForestPark #Lynnwood #MountlakeTerrace #Brier #KingCounty #SnohomishCounty #Washington

Pieces of beach glass in the water along the shoreline. #beachglass #beachglassart #beach #litter #sea #ocean #shoreline

Opinion: #GorhamConnector plan threatens river #Ecosystem, #HeritageTrout

Building a new road along the banks of #RedBrook will render barren a unique stretch of riparian #shoreline – with all the adverse consequences you might expect.

by C. Ian Stevenson
February 27, 2024

"While proponents tout the toll-road Gorham Connector as promising to shorten commutes and relieve traffic pressure in #GreaterPortlandMaine, there has already been substantial pushback to the concept. Regardless of how much (or for how long) travel-based advantage the new roadway might bring, as proposed it will have pronounced, unambiguously negative effects to the area.

"Maine is known for its sense of place. Many components contribute to what makes the state unique and desirable. Among these is the built environment, such as the 13th-generation Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook, which the proposed route threatens to erode, if not entirely extinguish, as an economically viable vestige of Maine’s once robust agricultural heritage. Others have amply sounded the alarm about this issue.

"But the route introduces other threats to the more naturalistic landscape. Starting at #SmilingHillFarm and running south-southeasterly to I-295 is a five-mile section of Red Brook that mostly nestles in #DenseForest. Between County Road and Running Hill Road, in particular, Red Brook occupies one of the few contiguous #undeveloped #Riverine stretches in #SouthernMaine. While unassuming in scale, Red Brook is nevertheless remarkable for supporting one of the last remaining native populations of #BrookTrout in this part of the state.

"The proposed road will immediately abut the river, sitting nearly on its banks, for as much as a mile south of the County Road Interchange. This will degrade habitat, destroying the trees whose overhanging foliage provides shade and cooling effects for these temperature-sensitive fish and creates shelter from predators. It will make barren riparian shoreline that supports the aquatic and terrestrial insects that provide the primary trout food sources. The road itself will also contribute oil, salt and other #runoff to the river, #polluting the water. As a result of these factors, this connector will likely #exterminate this population of brook trout.

"Why should we care about a small river and its brook trout? Although this is not the official state fish, the fishing community widely considers it the prize species to catch, with so-called wild populations assuming even more cherished status. Brook trout provide a link across generations and cultural traditions and belong to everyone. Human inhabitants of Maine – from the original #Wabanaki to European colonists to modern Americans – have been catching these 'native' fish for millennia. Other parts of Maine, especially further north and west, have healthy native brook trout fisheries, making Maine highly regarded nationally as a destination to catch them.

"The fact that Red Brook, in the heart of #GreaterPortland, belongs to this orbit is no small feat. Most of the area’s waterways have already succumbed to habitat loss, development, predatory introduced species, warming temperatures and increased flooding due to #ClimateChange. Red Brook provides an opportunity for future #Mainers who might not have access to brook trout streams further afield to enjoy this natural amenity. Even if you do not care about fishing, this road promises to annihilate a population of one of our state’s heritage species, as well as its scenic habitat that also contributes to #Maine’s sense of place.

"#PeterMills, the executive director of the #MaineTurnpikeAuthority, claims his organization has 'gone to great lengths to minimize impacts to Red Brook,' but clearly it hasn’t gone far enough under the current proposal. There are yet solutions.

"Citizens can express concerns at a hearing planned for March or via the Maine Turnpike Authority’s online portal. If the connector is to be built, planners need to re-route to establish a buffer zone between the connector and river – even a few hundred feet would have a positive impact. While less ideal than a complete reworking of the route, this would at least retain the primary shoreline flora and fauna and allow for run-off infrastructure. And we could re-route the road to save Smiling Hill Farm at the same time. Or better yet, we could re-consider the whole project’s merit entirely."

Source:
https://www.pressherald.com/2024/02/27/opinion-gorham-connector-plan-threatens-river-ecosystem-heritage-trout/

MTA website (make your opinion known!):
https://www.maineturnpike.com/Projects/Planning/Gorham-Connector.aspx

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