My World Tuesday #34 - Stream Life

In the nearby town of Arlington, I happened to be driving up Olympic Avenue a few Saturdays ago. I noticed a tarp set up alongside one of the concrete retaining walls. Upon further inspection, I saw the paintings.


Of course, I promptly found a place to park and walked back down to take pictures. This is what I saw.

Sign on the Wall

The Stillaguamish River and its tributaries are very important to maintaining the population of many fish species. Eight different species including chinook, coho, chum, pink and sockeye salmon along with steelhead trout, cutthroats and bull trout return year after year to spawn.

The "Stilly" also supports plenty of recreational activities.

Salmon Fishing

Fly Fishing & Tubing

I liked the paintings and I would bet the neighbors appreciate it, too. It sure beats looking at a bare concrete wall.

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What a Difference a Week Makes

We came home early from work today because there was talk of shutting I-5 North down at the Arlington / Island Crossing exit. The interchange itself was closed because of water over the ramps and at one point only two lanes were getting through. Rather than risk getting stuck without an alternate route home, many employees left early including us.

The docks at our community lake are under water except for the floating section at the end. You can't even get to them unless you are wearing hip waders.

Community docks under water

The Stillaguamish River went over its banks and flooded the valley between Silvana and Stanwood.

Stillaguamish Valley between Silvana & Stanwood

It is just amazing how much water is around here when just a week ago we still had plenty of snow on the ground from the storms at Christmas.

The Stilly was scheduled to crest this afternoon at record levels. Many people will have a mess to clean up when the river finally recedes. I am thankful we are not affected at our house.

Hope your weather is good today wherever you are.