Category Archives: Thornton Creek

Thornton Creek Gets NPR Shout-Out

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Ryan

A story on National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” today on daylighting streams mentioned Victory Height’s Thornton Creek. In the piece about efforts in Cincinatti to bring back an underground stream, they said, “It’s been almost seven years since Seattle spent … Continue reading →

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Open Letter: Oppose Mountain Bike Trails In Thornton Creek

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Ryan

An open letter from Ruth Williams, President of the Thornton Creek Alliance: Dear Victory Heights Community Council: We would like to be sure you are aware that Seattle Parks and Recreation is drafting trail standards for mountain biking in some … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Work Party Sunday

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Ryan

The Thornton Creek Alliance is sponsoring a work party to help clean up the Kingfisher Natural Area (aka Thornton Creek) on Sunday, November 17th starting at 11 AM. Help restore Thornton Creek at Kingfisher Natural Area by planting trees and … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Alliance Meeting October 24th

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Ryan

The Thornton Creek Alliance will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 24th from 7:15 PM to 9 PM at the Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Avenue NE. There will be a number of presentations about the presence of … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher Work Party On Sept. 25

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Ryan

Green City Partnerships announces an “early dismissal” volunteer work party at the Kingfisher Natural Area (aka Thornton Creek at 17th Avenue NE) on Wednesday, September 25th from 1 PM to 3 PM. We’re kicking off our Fall Service calendar with … Continue reading →

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Knickerbocker Invasive Plant Removal To Start

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Ryan

Seattle Public Utilities announced that work is expected to begin this month to remove invasive plant species at the Knickerbocker Floodplain Reconnection site (aka Thornton Creek at the bottom of 20th Avenue NE at NE 100th Street). The Seattle-based non-profit … Continue reading →

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Dr. Jonathan Frodge To Discuss Thornton Creek E.coli Study June 27th

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Ryan

The Thornton Creek Alliance meeting on Thursday, June 27th will feature Dr. Jonathan Frodge, author of the recent well-publicized study showing dangerous levels of E.coli in Thornton Creek. You’ll hear more about the recent Seattle Public Utilities two year study … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Study Confirms Human Fecal Contamination

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Ryan

A two-year investigation by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has confirmed human fecal bacteria are likely entering North Seattle’s Thornton Creek at multiple locations. Funded by the Washington Department of Ecology and led by SPU stormwater scientist Jonathan Frodge, the study … Continue reading →

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Barred Owls Seen Near Thornton Creek

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Ryan

Take a look at this photo. Can you find three owls? If you didn’t spot them, scroll down to the second photo below with hints. These Barred Owls were seen Tuesday in Thornton Creek Park #2, southeast of the 15th … Continue reading →

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Knickerbocker Restoration Moved To 2014

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Ryan

The Seattle Public Utility (SPU) project to restore the Knickerbocker site of Thornton Creek (at the foot of 20th Avenue NE at NE 100th Street) has been rescheduled to  May 2014. SPU announced in a letter to residents that, Construction … Continue reading →

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