Preserve Open Space, Protect Your Health

There are a lot of benefits to preserving open space. When we talk about our goal to preserve 745 acres of habitat from the West Hylebos to Commencement Bay, we usually list the benefits of clean air, clean water, native species habitat, the aesthetic qualities of green space, even the economic values. Sometimes, we even talk about making a healthy community. Well, here's new research that powerfully underscores the link between urban health and preserved open space  The Hylebos Creek Conservation Initiative will indeed make our communitieis, and their residents healthier!

...and a not-too-surprising link between use of so-called "bug bombs" and health. These always sounded like a really bad idea to me, so I've never entertained the thought of using one.

And finally, while I was laid up, recuperating from my sinus surgery (and admittedly, fairly addled by the pain pills), I watched a lot of TV. I even ended up getting drawn into the last few episodes of this season's Project Runway. That's why it's shocking to see the show's next season locked up by a legal dispute.I just hope - for the childrens' sake - that we can resolve this dispute and free Project Runway for the next season...