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EcoCity Action
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Seattle uses the 160-acre Jackson Park as a golf course. What does this mean for salmon? 2 creeks flow thru into Lake Washington & would be exceptional salmon habitat BUT >66% of the water in the North Fork is drained to irrigate the course, at a rate of >30k gallons/hr. jp4all.org/learn-more/e...

EcoCity Action
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Besides intense water use, ~1000-3500 gallons of the most toxic EPA Tier-1 pesticides are applied on Jackson Park each year. This kills urban insects, pollinators, and aquatic bugs; contributes to bird population declines; and injects toxic runoff into our creeks. jp4all.org/learn-more/e...

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EcoCity Action
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This is another reason why you should write to the Seattle mayor, councilmembers, and Parks department about a different vision for our publicly-owned park in the north end, accessible via 2 new light rail stations! actionnetwork.org/letters/turn...

actionnetwork.orgRename "Jackson" Park and turn it into a free public green space for more neighborsTwo new light rail stations will be opening next to "Jackson" Park Golf Course in the next couple of years. The 148th St. station is set to open in 2024, and the 130th St. station in 2026. Right no...