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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.
Immediately, exploring nature meant fast steps to maintain up with two youngsters underneath six who have been desperate to dig within the sand on the opposite finish of the Foulweather Bluff trailhead. Two youngsters creating their very own saltwater recollections. 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 by means of the daylight and shadows, arriving on a sandy seashore.
The seashore at Foulweather Bluff Protect stretches into the gap and is stuffed 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 seashore was sandy right here, and alongside many different Puget Sound shorelines.
The erosion from bluffs attributable to waves is vital for sustaining sandy seashores creating vital 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 ultimately give method. That we’re like sand, shaping our future.
