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(The University of Puget Sound)

The University of Puget Sound (Puget Sound or UPS) is a private liberal arts college located in the North End of Tacoma, Washington, in the United States. It is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of only seventeen west of the Mississippi River.

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McKinley Park Wetland Megan Amaral and Monica Mogg Environmental Studies 400 – Spring 2005 The Importance of Wetlands: Wetlands are “transitional areas between land and water; these areas are saturated with water or covered by shallow water at least part of each year, or part of most years. These wet conditions determine the type of soil and plants found there” (WA Dept. of Ecology). Benefits of Wetlands: Water Purification Flood Protection Groundwater Recharge Streamflow Maintenance Plant and Wildlife Habitat Shoreline Stabilization Aesthetic Value Limits of Wetlands: Easily Degraded, leading to reduced benefits Buffers ranging from 50-300 feet or more are required for a healthy wetland Small changes in flow pattern affect the ability of the wetland to function properly Non-native plant species can invade wetlands, eliminating native species and altering the wetland’s functions Fertilizers, Pesticides and Herbicides can threaten balance in wetlands Protection Available for Wetlands: Federal Clean Water Act: requires a permit for destruction of or dumping into wetlands Federal River and Harbor Act: requires a permit for construction in wetlands National and State Environmental Policy Acts: require Environmental Impact Statements to assess environmental damage to be caused during federal, state, or local actions Flood Plain Management Program: regulates construction on wetlands Growth Manage...

A Historical and Social Look at McKinley Park By Heather Russell and Elizabeth Wilbur Expansion of I-5? Plans for a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane exist for the portion of I-5 that runs parallel to McKinley Park Preliminary work has begun to access the impact and what level of encroachment of property would be necessary to expand the freeway as planned Actual construction is not expected to begin until sometime between 2013-2015. Plans for the construction of a pedestrian friendly bridge spanning I-5 and linking the park to the “Dome District” of Tacoma are While the Department of Transportation has historically built freeways where it is the least expensive they now claim a commitment to decision making at least partly based on environmental and environmental justice concerns Acknowledgments We would like to thank the Washington State Department of Transportation and, especially, Gordon Roycroft for his help in gathering information concerning the expansion of I-5. Also, we send our gratitude to the East Side Neighborhood Council for their support and dedication to the restoration of the park. Finally, we would like to thank and acknowledge Patrick O’Neil, Ph.D. for his guidance and referrals and all the work he has done for the park. Literature Cited **** “Images of McKinley Park, Past and Present.” Friends of McKinley Park. 5 April 2005. ****** “McKinley Park.” Metropolitan Park District of Tacom...

RESULTS Survey of Plant Species ** A more complete list will be available in the final report Percent cover of invasive plants The entire park had a Simpson Index value of D=.6247. This indicates that the species diversity within the park is closer to a monoculture environment. The quadrats sampled in the eastern most end of the park possessed more native plants and a higher plant diversity than the quadrats sampled in the western end of the park Based on communication with Doug Fraser, this trend may have resulted from the eastern most end previously being owned by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and, therefore, not being disturbed or planted with ornamentals. Table 2. Invasive Plant Species vs. Non-Invasive Plant Species for Each Quadrat; relatives levels of invasives taken from the Seattle Urban Nature Project WARNING! Highly Aggressive Plants Ahead Examining the Problem of Invasive Plant Species in McKinley Park Brandi Kokubun, Kristine Lynch, and Erin R. Spear INTRODUCTION Characteristics of invasive plants: Can “thrive and spread aggressively outside its natural range.”[1] Some are worse than others, for example some species, such as English ivy, can spread and come to dominate large areas in just a few years.”[2] Why invasive plant species are a problem: Can have a competitive edge when introduced to new areas because the new area lacks its natural predators (such as insects...

There were 18 species of birds observed, and 2 of mammals. Of the birds, a total of 140 individuals were observed. This gave the park a diversity index value of 2.299 (using the Shannon-Weiner diversity index), which was quite high. Most of the birds were small song-birds flying in mixed species flocks. However, several larger birds were also seen, ones who would have a range larger than McKinley Park. These birds must have been passing through the park, showing that the park is part of a larger habitat which they are utilizing. Environmental Values Group Austin Hart, Kaitlin Lubetkin, Stuart Warren, Robin Fay Description of Value Category Description of Environmental Values Like all values, “environmental values” are constructed by humans and applied to the places we live, work, play, and visit. Unlike other values, environmental values place worth on a place for its natural characteristics, regardless of human use or benefit. Examples of valuable natural characteristics include providing habitat and ecosystem services. Importance of Value Set Knowing and understanding the way nature works helps us to better understand how we interact with it, the influence we have on it, and ultimately the effects it has on us. Understanding these values allows humans to interact with the environment in a positive manner such that we can maintain its natural fragile systems List of Specific Values Habitat “The specific surroundings within...

Redesigning Historic McKinley Park or, how McKinley Park will become the new cause celebre of the Revolution in Tacoma Master Plan The McKinley Park Master Plan provides a comprehensive strategy for future construction and renewal projects throughout the park, as well as a site analysis of existing features. The plan was one of several developed in 2003 by MetroParks in conjunction with Dietz-Hartlage, a landscape architecture firm based in Tacoma. The citizen organization Friends of McKinley Park also played an integral role. A series of public meetings led to the selection of the final plan. The features of the plan include: -A brief history of McKinley Park, including historic photographs -A Mission Statement The purpose of McKinley Park is to provide active and passive recreation to residents of the Eastside Neighborhood while preserving and interpreting historic features of the park. McKinley Park will provide habitat for wildlife and act as a gateway to Tacoma from Interstate 5 and to the Eastside Neighborhood from the Tacoma Dome District. -Site analysis of soils, vegetation, topography, utilities, noise, circulation, and parking. -Recommendations for site enhancement, addition of noise barriers and public art, and a full-scale renovation. -Detailed cost estimates and maps. Earth Berms What are Earth Berms? -Earth berms are a type of noise barrier utilized by the Department of Transportation. Other barriers in...
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Integrating Prevention and Control of Invasive Species: The Case of the Brown Treesnake Kimberly Burnett, Brooks Kaiser, Basharat A. Pitafi, James Roumasset University of Hawaii, Manoa, HI Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA

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2005 Economic Education Case Study Project Lessons From the Field Michael C. Kimmitt Kimberly Burnett

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Stereotypes of the Homeless: The Target’s Perspective Carolyn Weisz, Psychology Renée Houston, Communication Studies University of Puget Sound Contact: cweisz@ups.edu. Please do not cite without permission of authors. Student Assistants: Carrie Clark, Karen Czerniak, Sonia Ivancic, Tom Van Heuvelen, Alex Westcoat, Natalie Whitlock, Jenny Yu Supported by The Pierce County Road Home Leadership Team and the Boeing Company

Stigma-Related Beliefs and Experiences among Homeless Individuals Carolyn Weisz, Psychology Renée Houston, Communication Studies University of Puget Sound Contact: cweisz@ups.edu . Please do not cite without permission of authors. Presentation at the Biennial Conference of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) Chicago, June 27-29, 2008 Acknowledgement and appreciation to Diane Quinn and student assistants, Carrie Clark, Karen Czerniak, Sonia Ivancic, Tom Van Heuvelen, Alex Westcoat, Natalie Whitlock, and Jenny Yu. Supported by The Pierce County Road Home Leadership Team and the Boeing Company
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