Tag Archives: Thornton Creek

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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The River Wild

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Ryan

After a weekend of solid rain, Thornton Creek swelled to nearly overflow its banks at the Knickerbocker site (20th Avenue NE) as seen here at 9 AM on Monday, November 19th. The Floodplain project (see previous article here) to be … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Work Party and Meetings Schedule

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Ryan

This Thursday, November 15th is the meeting at Sacajawea Elementary at 6:30 PM to hear the update about the Kingfisher Floodplain Project. Rick has announced another Kingfisher work party for Sunday, November 18th: Come join us this Sunday for a … Continue reading →

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Knickerbocker Floodplain Project Meeting November 15

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Ryan

The next in a series of community meetings (read about the first here) about the Knickerbocker (Thornton Creek) Floodplain Project will be held Thursday, November 15th at Sacajawea Elementary School beginning at 6:30 PM. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and Seattle … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Kingfisher Work Parties Resume Sept 2

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Ryan

Rick invites you to the resumption (after a summer break) of biweekly (1st and 3rd Sundays of each month) Thornton Creek restoration work parties starting with this Sunday, September 2nd at 10 AM. What to Bring Hand tools, gloves, eye … Continue reading →

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SPU Outlines Knickerbocker Project Status

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Ryan

Tuesday night, employees of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) met with local residents to discuss the status of the Knickerbocker Floodplain Restoration Project at the site location (the walkway at 20th Ave NE and NE 100th Street). They outlined the funding, … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher Work Party Sunday

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Ryan

Rick reminds us of the biweekly (1st and 3rd Sunday of each month) Thornton Creek restoration work party coming up on the 15th beginning at 10 AM: Hello everyone, We are meeting this Sunday, please join if you can, we … Continue reading →

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