So how polluted is our air? That is a very interesting question. It depends on what you are looking for, and as these stories make clear, a primary problem are the tiny particulates. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Wendy Harris
The Inadequate Opacity Test for Smoke complaints / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
What I am always asked when I phone in a smoke complaint is the color of the smoke and whether or not I can see through it. How thick is it? Continue reading
The Law and Justice Council in Whatcom County / Facebook post, Bellingham Racial Justice, Wendy Harris
April 19. 2016 Wendy Harris
You are probably asking yourself, “what is that?” Well, at least I did since I never heard about it until I saw that was the last item on the council’s actions for review this evening. Continue reading
We are subsidizing the most affluent farmers who cause the greatest ecological harm / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
April 20, 2016 Wendy Harris
Our policies for agriculture need substantial revision at the federal, state and local level. We are subsidizing the most affluent farmers who cause the greatest ecological harm. Continue reading
Talking points for comments on Habitat Conservation Areas / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
April 11, 2016 Wendy Harris ACTION
To Comment On Habitat Conservation Areas: #1
If you want to send a comment to the Planning Commission on the issue of Habitat Conservation Areas, or provide comment to the PC, I have a number of talking points. Continue reading
Wanna Talk Wildlife? OK. Let’s Talk Cherry Point Wildlife / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
If only our own port commissioners cared about Cherry Point herring as much as the new port commissioner in Seattle. Thanks, Fred. Continue reading
Redeem Yourself, Slackers! / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
So I was the only person to appear for the public hearing on the utilities chapter of the Comp. Plan [Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Update]. Yeah, the weather is great, but I am worried that people are relaxing now that we have elected a progressive [Whatcom County] council. Continue reading
Focusing On What Is Important In Conservation: Vegetation / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
Monday, March 28, 2016 Wendy Harris ACTION
Bold Visions is a small conservation organization in New Mexico that embodies the heart and soul of the old conservation movement, when people were willing to put their lives on the line to save the planet. And recently, they asked some important questions for everyone to consider.
County Issues Clarifying Information Regarding Public Hearings / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
I received this response to a late night email to the county, and I was not the only person who was having problems from what I hear. Continue reading
Thoughts and Recommendations Regarding Public Records Requests / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
There are few laws as important for Washington residents as the Public Records Act and the Open Public Meetings Act and yet, they are under constant pressure from cities and counties who wish to minimize the public’s access to information.You do not respond to a few alleged abusers by reducing access to information for everyone. Continue reading
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