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Sandy Seashores at Foulweather Bluff Protect
Thursday 2-22-24
A forest of ferns accompanied by a welcome saltwater breeze immediately hit me like a childhood reminiscence.
At present, exploring nature meant fast steps to maintain up with two youngsters beneath six who had been desirous to dig within the sand on the opposite finish of the Foulweather Bluff trailhead. Two youngsters creating their very own saltwater reminiscences. Laughter echoed swaying the firs and madrona, alerting the blue herons.
The marsh and distant Puget Sound waters got here out and in of sight as I hiked via the daylight and shadows, arriving on a sandy seaside.
The seaside at Foulweather Bluff Protect stretches into the space and is crammed with driftwood, tiny shells, and marine life.
Whereas the Puget Sound could also be identified for its rocky seashores, I wished to discover why the seaside was sandy right here, and alongside many different Puget Sound shorelines.
The erosion from bluffs attributable to waves is essential for sustaining sandy seashores creating essential habitat for eelgrass beds, spawning seashores for forage fish, and salt marshes – all of which contribute to wholesome salmon populations.
The bluff at Foulweather jogs my memory that point is altering and ever shifting. Roots that maintain tight finally give manner. That we’re like sand, shaping our future.
