Early Saturday morning, April 27, members of the King County Conservation Futures Citizen’s Committee were joined by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn for an on-site briefing of the proposed Squak Mountain logging area and a discussion of how King County might purchase the land through the parks fund to preserve it.
A representative of Trust for Public Land was also on hand to view the property and consider possible participation as an intermediary to facilitate the county purchase.
Our own Dave Kappler led Councilman Dunn on a hike through the proposed clear cut area where one couldn’t help but marvel at the grand stands of trees nestled in an urban area — a refuge for endangered wildlife and place for citizens to experience the marvel of the unspoiled outdoors.
There was considerable discussion about the head waters of May Creek and how the forest land helps control run off. The proposed clear cut would severely impact May Creek which already suffers from flooding a good bit of the year.
Councilman Dunn expressed his support of the effort to Save Squak and vowed to do whatever he could do to accomplish it.
Members of the King County Conservation Futures Citizen’s Committee are briefed on the property and proposed logging area
Councilman Dunn is accompanied to the top of the ridge above the proposed logging area
Councilman Dunn views the proposed logging area
IATC President and Save Squak leader Dave Kappler joins Councilman Dunn on the ridge to inspect the logging area
Dave Kappler points out sensitive areas as he guides Councilman Dunn on a hike through the forest area