Message from TCA Board President Dan Keefe    

Message from TCA Board President Dan Keefe    

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and introduce TCA’s newly elected officers and at-large board members – as well as provide a brief overview about what our board’s engaged in, including an unprecedented opportunity to apply for rather large King...
First Steps Toward a Natural Area at Willow Creek

First Steps Toward a Natural Area at Willow Creek

Responding to advocacy from Thornton Creek Alliance, the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department is seeking funds to acquire the pieces for a new, two-acre natural area along Willow Creek, just north and east of the Shanty Tavern, at 9002 Lake City Way NE. In March,...
Development at Patty’s Eggnest in Northgate

Development at Patty’s Eggnest in Northgate

TCA has a Land Use Committee open to membership that reviews plans for urban development in our watershed. We support density in our neighborhoods, and we encourage close community review of construction permitting and design documents to understand the environmental...
Unsanctioned Camping at Lake City Floodplain Park Site

Unsanctioned Camping at Lake City Floodplain Park Site

Neighbors and advocates for the unhoused have reached out to TCA about the camping at 2318 NE 125th St, the site of the Lake City Floodplain Park currently under development. In response, we would like to make clear that our position is to support city and county...
TCA launches new committee to increase diversity within the organization

TCA launches new committee to increase diversity within the organization

Recently Thornton Creek Alliance (TCA) has formed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to develop plans and take action to engage those under-represented. We are soliciting help from within and outside of our organization. As a committee we are dedicated to exploring and implementing ways to encourage and support the underserved community as part of the effort to improve and protect our watershed for all of us.

Remembering Dan Mahler

Remembering Dan Mahler

TCA past president, board member, and member, Dan Mahler passed away at the age of 80 on August 5, 2021. As president he guided our group through a period of change and growth, keeping the organization on an even keel and encouraging innovation.