Save Japanese Gulch

www.saveourgulch.com

http://www.stpns.net/view_article.html?articleId=75944291053267413

One of the biggest adjustments I've had to make in moving to Seattle is living in an urban environment. There are very few large green spots on the map in the vicinity, but Japanese Gulch is an oasis. This rugged and lush piece of land is sandwiched between Boeing, a corporate park and the towns of Mukilteo and Everett, including many homes. It is the best mountain biking, hiking and views within an hour of my house...and hundreds of thousands other's homes. Unfortunately some of the landowners are trying to develop a large parcel of the land.

Last Wednesday, I attended an Everett city council meeting intended to push the council to save the gulch. The room was packed with hikers, bikers and homeowners who want the Mukilteo and Everett city councils to somehow save the land as is. The city council seemed very receptive to the idea, but were concerned by the legal minefield necessary to do so. I'm even a little unsure of how its supposed to proceed. Let's hope all the support carries through to the heavy lifting...