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@mtmagog.bsky.social
Everyday permit science - NPDES & other water quality, streams, wetlands, marine (long ago) - and dealing w contaminated crap people leave behind. Outside is good, wild places better.
Just don't understand why this admin has it in for the NPS - the one agency the public at large knows, gets to interact with often & in a positive way & really appreciates the work they do.
December 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Just don't understand why this admin has it in for the NPS - the one agency the public at large knows, gets to interact with often & in a positive way & really appreciates the work they do.
So many houses in the floodplain.
December 12, 2025 at 3:01 AM
So many houses in the floodplain.
Authorities keep eye on levees as Skagit River nears crest | The Seattle Times share.google/oPE8klfhkZDv...
All eyes on levees as Skagit River rises
The floodwall in Mount Vernon is expected to be overtopped as the river swells. Authorities have told everyone within the river's 100-year floodplain to evacuate.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Authorities keep eye on levees as Skagit River nears crest | The Seattle Times share.google/oPE8klfhkZDv...
Wonder if they will be doing flood work - this has been categorized as catastrophic flooding.
December 12, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Wonder if they will be doing flood work - this has been categorized as catastrophic flooding.
Also, wondering if you are hearing stories of life in the Mt Vernon flood zone? The Skagit River should be exceeding it's historic flood stage tomorrow.
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Also, wondering if you are hearing stories of life in the Mt Vernon flood zone? The Skagit River should be exceeding it's historic flood stage tomorrow.
Good time to visit Astoria, we are talking about heading there this weekend. I was wondering about the Chehalis. Sounds like north end is worse, with the evacuations along the Skagit, & Sumas is inundated. We visit Fir Island often, wondering if the farming community is better prepared for this.
December 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Good time to visit Astoria, we are talking about heading there this weekend. I was wondering about the Chehalis. Sounds like north end is worse, with the evacuations along the Skagit, & Sumas is inundated. We visit Fir Island often, wondering if the farming community is better prepared for this.
Still think it's crazy that they built the library right over the river here.
December 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Still think it's crazy that they built the library right over the river here.
Biggest floods since 1990! The crests at Snohomish & Mt Vernon are scary.
December 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Biggest floods since 1990! The crests at Snohomish & Mt Vernon are scary.
A12. Next Tuesday, December 16, the #ParkChat book club will have its first discussion of Our Wildlife Heritage by Terry Grosz. Join us on Zoom at 7 pm Central. This is a friendly, informal group of friends. You should join us. For more details contact @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social.
December 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
A8 Made our annual visit to the Mt Rainier summer flower show - missed it last year; had not planned well enough for reservations. #parkchat
December 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
A8 Made our annual visit to the Mt Rainier summer flower show - missed it last year; had not planned well enough for reservations. #parkchat
A10 Respond to comment campaigns, add to the large number of voices that need to be heard, vote like our public lands depend on it. #parkchat
December 11, 2025 at 2:59 AM
A10 Respond to comment campaigns, add to the large number of voices that need to be heard, vote like our public lands depend on it. #parkchat
A9 I had been to Mt Baker (it's my favorite Mt to photograph) years ago & the Nisqually glacier area, but somehow had not been to Artists Point - I was missing so much! (Mt Baker & Artists Point is just outside of North Cascades National Park) #parkchat
December 11, 2025 at 2:55 AM
A9 I had been to Mt Baker (it's my favorite Mt to photograph) years ago & the Nisqually glacier area, but somehow had not been to Artists Point - I was missing so much! (Mt Baker & Artists Point is just outside of North Cascades National Park) #parkchat
A7 We visited New Zealand & found how front & center the Maori culture is integrated into all aspects of life there. In Whakarewarewa village they still live right on top of a geothermal area w geysers, hot baths daily & cook in pools & steam vents. We ate food they cooked in this pool #parkchat
December 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
A7 We visited New Zealand & found how front & center the Maori culture is integrated into all aspects of life there. In Whakarewarewa village they still live right on top of a geothermal area w geysers, hot baths daily & cook in pools & steam vents. We ate food they cooked in this pool #parkchat
A5 That the reservation system at Mt Rainer is workable but going on the one rainy day during a super dry summer helps. It also keeps the crowds away (& the entrance rangers might let you in early). Also the Sunrise area is beautiful even if the Mt is not out. #parkchat
December 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
A5 That the reservation system at Mt Rainer is workable but going on the one rainy day during a super dry summer helps. It also keeps the crowds away (& the entrance rangers might let you in early). Also the Sunrise area is beautiful even if the Mt is not out. #parkchat
A4 This sunset was from a wedding at a winery in NW Oregon last August. The temperature during the ceremony was an even 100°. But view & reception (food & dancing) on the hilltop was worth it. #parkchat
December 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
A4 This sunset was from a wedding at a winery in NW Oregon last August. The temperature during the ceremony was an even 100°. But view & reception (food & dancing) on the hilltop was worth it. #parkchat
A3 I've learned about so many interesting people from the chats & enjoy & look forward to zooming with the #parkchat Bookclub group (y'all should check it out, it's fun!)
December 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
A3 I've learned about so many interesting people from the chats & enjoy & look forward to zooming with the #parkchat Bookclub group (y'all should check it out, it's fun!)
Here here! (wonder if anyone else has a problem with the qs refreshing right away & heart button reacting to being pushed, during chats - I think the chats slow the loading of posts) #parkchat
December 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Here here! (wonder if anyone else has a problem with the qs refreshing right away & heart button reacting to being pushed, during chats - I think the chats slow the loading of posts) #parkchat
Very tough Q! This year has been so hard on the parks & NPS staff. I think the positive is that pushback works - the idea that American love & care about our parks is being heard. I can only hope that we see some positive breaks going forward. #parkchat
December 11, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Very tough Q! This year has been so hard on the parks & NPS staff. I think the positive is that pushback works - the idea that American love & care about our parks is being heard. I can only hope that we see some positive breaks going forward. #parkchat