Lowtide
pollution in the water is created upstream
Maritime Festival Sails into Seattle Waterfront
from Olympia-Tumwater, removing the
dam will not in itself create significantly
May 7-9
cleaner water. Naming more than 15
species from fish and birds to bats, the Thrill to the power of the world’s Maritime Festival, sponsored by Seattle
Department of Fish and Wildlife says biggest tugboat races! Enjoy the Propeller Club with support from the
that removing the dam will hurt almost Waterfront Chowder Cook-Off. Don’t Port of Seattle, from May 7-9.
as many species as it will help. miss survival suit races a boat building Most of the public activities take
But the biggest issue is how much competition, vessel tours, sea-air rescue place on the Family Fun Day on Saturday,
will it cost. Each side claims victory demonstration, kid’s events, Stories May 9, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at
depending on how much work is of the Sea, and a container ship full of Pier 66/Bell Harbor Marina and
included. Estimates range from $58 family fun. Pier 62/63 on the Downtown Seattle
million to $360 million over a seven year The Downtown Seattle Waterfront Waterfront. There is no admission
period. Everyone agrees the lake must is the place to be for the annual Seattle charge.
be dredged whether the dam comes out
or not. That will cost about $35 million
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according to CLAMP.
Removing the dam would not be
the last expense. With no dam, the tides
would flow under two street bridges with
increased ferocity requiring reinforcing
or rebuilding them both.
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The Port of Olympia, just downstream
from Percival Landing, will also have
to dredge more frequently to allow
shipping in. If the dam stays, the lake
HAULOUTS
will still have to be dredged every three
years.
Cost estimates ignore the human
element. Percival Landing is a popular
REGULAR
BOAT HAULOUT ANNIVERSARY
growing city attraction. The marinas and
LENGTH PRICE SPECIAL PRICE
OYC host several public events including
Up to 50’ $ 8 $ 4
the highly popular lighted boats parade,
51’-55’ $ 10 $ 5
opening day parade, and OYC’s special
56’-60’ $ 12 $ 6
peoples cruise.
Percival Landing and Heritage
61’-70’ $ 14 $ 7
Park with its interactive fountain draw
thousands of visitors each year. A
In celebration of our 35th year serving Northwest boaters we’re
renewed downtown is growing from that
slashing the price of haulouts on all boats up to 70’. The offer is
nucleus with other new attractions such
as the Farmer’s Market, Swantown, and
good until April 30th so call today to schedule a convenient time.
an antique and art store section.
Proponents of the estuary say that
the impact will be minimal and cite a
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exposed about 20 percent of the time.
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is already not good for swimming and SEAVIEW YACHT SERVICE SEAVIEW EAST &
turning it to an estuary for wildlife will
FAIRHAVEN SEAVIEW YACHT SERVICE
In the Historic Fairhaven District On the Ship Canal in Ballard
be an attraction in itself.
360-594-4314 206-789-3030
fairhaven@seaviewboatyard.com east@seaviewboatyard.com
The battle is moving from committees
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to the streets in meetings, brochures and At Squalicum Harbor Marina At Shilshole Bay Marina
letters. A CLAMP committee vote is
360-676-8282 206-783-6550
north@seaviewboatyard.com west@seaviewboatyard.com
expected this spring.
YACHTRIGGERS
206-282-7737
Either way it goes, boating in
www.seaviewboatyard.com yachtriggers@seaviewboatyard.com
Olympia is in for a change.
— by Rick Taylor SEATTLE - BELLINGHAM
48° No r t h , Ma r c h 2009 Pa g e 29
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