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TCA launches new committee to increase diversity within the organization

TCA launches new committee to increase diversity within the organization

by | September 22nd, 2021 | Blog, News Article

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

by | September 15th, 2021 | Blog

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.

Culvert barrier fixes for fish passage in the Thornton Creek basin?

Culvert barrier fixes for fish passage in the Thornton Creek basin?

by | September 2nd, 2021 | Blog

On Thursday August 12, 2021, the fish passage coordinator for King County reached out to me to invite TCA to provide input in choosing a fish passage barrier that could be used for a media event by Senator Maria Cantwell, along with US Representative Derek Kilmer, the following Monday. The impetus was the federal infrastructure package currently working its way through Congress. The US Senate’s version of the $1 trillion package includes $1 billion to remove poorly designed culverts that create obstacles for fish nationwide. Authored by Sen Cantwell, the culvert fix provision in the bill would help open up fish habitat in our state, and with any luck, in our watershed.