Author archives: Adela Ramos

Photo Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program To the residents near and around the Clover Creek watershed,  As an Eastern Washington native, I am not well versed with the dilemmas present in this area, specifically those across Pierce county. However, over time, these lands started to become my second home due to...

Photo credits Dr. McKenney (posted on field pictures) Dear Residents of Clover Creek Watershed, It is becoming increasingly evident that pollution is infesting the watershed that our community cares for. Pollution not only affects the wildlife populations that inhabit in and around the watershed but also the overall stream health....

Photo by Dr. Rose McKenney Dear Pierce County, Over the last semester in my Environmental Studies 350 course at PLU, I began to truly appreciate the importance and impact of community. In a time of social distancing and virtual classes, the class’ rare physical sessions were a literal and metaphorical...

Sincerely, Camas, a plant native to Washington. Photo by Jenny A. Moore Dear Clover Creek Residents,  Pollution is an issue on many people’s minds right now, and it can seem like a big problem. It is easy to lose sight of how an individual can make a difference; however, it...

Dear Environmental Advocates of Pierce County, Here is a picture that I took that shows the most recent view of the watershed and what it looks like. I would like to express to you the important aspects of the Clover Creek Watershed, such as the geology that takes place and...

Photo courtesy of Dr. Rose McKenney To Nearby Clover Creek Residents,  It is with great care and concern that I write to you and others interested in the health of the Clover Creek watershed. As an Environmental Studies major, I can confidently say that I found my vocation through the...