Back on topic...

The decision looms ever closer.

Bottom line, this beautiful land/river/sea-scape is what's at risk.



How fitting that the latest protest rally would take place right thru the heart of that aerial photo.





















I joined this flotilla of tribal canoes, fishing boats, and kayaks that made a grand entrance thru the mouth of the Hoquiam River to descend upon the city center. We were received by a crowd of hundreds that marched with us to City Hall where multiple speakers denounced the proposed storage of Bakken crude oil in our quaint little hamlet by the bay.

Sorry I didn't get more pics of the ceremonial canoes, the crowd at the dock, or the march itself..... but I must say it was a TREMENDOUS outpouring of community support.

Highlight for me was listening to this young man take the microphone... 10 yr old Isaac Gil. For such a young man, he had a commanding presence at the podium... articulate and incredibly projected in his delivery, speaking from the heart with conviction and confidence.

I'm with you Isaac.... JUST SAY NO!



City of Hoquiam, I sure hope you're listening!