Dock Fouling Offers Glimpses of Other Worlds

Dock Fouling Offers Glimpses of Other Worlds

Before I went dock fouling, I’d never heard of a hammerhead doto. These minute nudibranchs (only 11 millimeters long) are adorned with stalks of waving “pom poms” that make them look like exotic confections. The stalks are technically cerata, which sea slugs use for...
The Last Days of Natural Wonder

The Last Days of Natural Wonder

Reflecting on our Natural Wonder museum exhibit, closing Jan. 5. Way back in 2018 BC (Before Covid), Kathryn True and I took a field trip to Puget Sound Natural History museum to connect with director Peter Wimberger and curator and VNC Science Advisor, Gary Shugart....
Does Vashon have enough water?

Does Vashon have enough water?

This guest blog article is part of a series that addresses local water quality topics written by Mary Bruno, Vashon Groundwater Protection Committee Member. That question is bound to hijack any Island conversation about growth, be it building more affordable housing...
Airport RAP

Airport RAP

This guest blog article is part of a series that addresses local water quality topics written by Mary Bruno, Vashon Groundwater Protection Committee member. Did you know that the Vashon Municipal Airport is its own “Municipality”? Yeah, neither did I. This official...