South Portage Bay will be treated with aquatic herbicide on or between July 24th and 25th, and August 8th and 14th, 2019. Signs will be posted in the affected areas no more than 48 hours prior to treatment.
Aquatic weed management in Portage Bay
Traffic calming measures
In 2017, the city and the Washington State Department of Transportation developed the Montlake Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan. A process to request traffic calming measures is in place. To ask questions or to request traffic calming measures … [Continue reading]
Rama – The Young Osprey
This week's post features two osprey with broken branches. The first is just a few weeks old and the other may be its grandfather. Read the story at: Union Bay Watch Also, consider this a personal invitation to attend the Monday meeting with … [Continue reading]
Hope’s Challenge
Does Hope have young in the nest? Where in the Union Bay area is her first nest located? Will Hope and Stewart be able to defend their young from our local Bald Eagles? My best answers in this week's post on: Union Bay Watch By the way, do … [Continue reading]
Montlake 4th of July Annual Family Parade
The Montlake Family Co-op annual Fourth of July Montlake Parade is this week! Date: Thursday, July 4th Time: 10:00am Location: Montlake Community Center Details:10:00 am - Come to the Montlake Community Center to decorate your bike, trike, … [Continue reading]
The Challenges of Youth
Is this an adult American Crow or a young bird? Parents sometimes defend their young so it might be helpful to know which is which. Learn more on: Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city! Larry … [Continue reading]
Montlake Has a New Mural
Photo by Jenny James A 4th and 5th grade teacher at Montlake Elementary has livened up the school with a mural that showcases neighborhood landmarks like the Montlake Bridge and Café Lago. When she toured Montlake after accepting a teaching … [Continue reading]
Signs of Change
Observing the growth of the young eaglets in Monty and Marsha's nest is challenging, however the most visible sign of their development may not even be in the nesting tree. Read my post to see if you agree. Union Bay Watch Have a great day on … [Continue reading]
Montlake Freeway Station Bus Stops Close Saturday
A new phase of construction along SR 520 means the freeway stop will be gone. By News Desk, News Partner Jun 21, 2019 7:52 am ET (Shutterstock ) From King County: Effective Friday night, June 21 at 11:59 PM, construction … [Continue reading]
Osprey – Hope
There have been some surprising new developments among Union Bay Osprey. I hope you enjoy the updates at: Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city! Larry … [Continue reading]