Environment

Gig Harborites love the natural surroundings in which they live, and Gig Harbor Now staff members keep them apprised of opportunities to enjoy and preserve their forests, waters and creatures.

Proposed Burley Lagoon geoduck farm upsets neighbors

Oct 22, 2021 | By:

Converting the 25.5-acre farm site from Manila clams and oyster to geoducks wouldn’t significantly change the tidelands, according to the draft environmental impact statement. Opponents of the plan say this claim is slanted and they look forward to refuting it.

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Public input sought on proposed geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon

Oct 09, 2021 | By:

Taylor Shellfish Farms would replace Manila clam and oyster beds on the 25.5-acre site with geoduck clam farming.

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Single-use plastic bag ban returns Friday

Sep 28, 2021 | By:

Shoppers must bring their own reusable bags or pay 8 cents apiece for more environmentally friendly ones provided by the store.

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Goats tread where mowers cannot go

Sep 11, 2021 | By:

A herd of goats cleared brush from around a retention pond in North Gig Harbor last week. They can work where people and machines can’t.

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Poetry walk celebrates Donkey Creek salmon run

Sep 03, 2021 | By:

Poets put into verse the November return of chum salmon to Donkey Creek Park for walkers along the stream bank.

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