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Slough Dike Raise Project Tour<span></span></span></p>
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11, 2023 - Meet at the Headquarters Parking Lot<span></span></span></p>
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Audubon is pleased to partner with WDFW Skagit Wildife Area Manager, Greg Meis,
on this informational field trip prior to the construction and reconstruction
of the dike at the Headquarters Unit.<span></span></span></p>
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use the following link for a more complete description of the area and project:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><a href="https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/habitat-recovery/puget-sound/estuary-restoration-projects/wiley-slough-restoration-project" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/habitat-recovery/puget-sound/estuary-restoration-projects/wiley-slough-restoration-project</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif""><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">The
site will be closed for dike work from about March 20 to Nov 3, 2023. Due to
safety and security concerns, including use and storage of heavy equipment and
dump trucks entering and leaving the area, the Headquarters Unit will be closed
to the public during that time. This closure will include evenings and weekends
during the construction period. Public notice of specific dates will be
provided once the work has been scheduled.<span></span></span></p>
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is your opportunity to see, first hand, what the proposed changes are and how
they will impact the site.<span></span></span></p>
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will meet at the Pavillion in the Headquarters parking lot at 10am.<span></span></span></p>
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use Sign up Genius so that you will be notified of any changes for the field
trip.<span></span></span></p>
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