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to maintenance work requiring power outages. (See more
information) IN THE NEWS November 16: ‘King tides’ give
Vancouver a glimpse of coming higher ocean levels( Vancouver
Sun) King Tides in Washington State Did you know that some of
the highest tides of the year occur in the winter? These tides,
referred to as “King Tides”, occur naturally when the sun and
the moon align, causing an increased gravitational pull on the
Earth’s oceans. This winter king tides occur in December and
January. The Washington Department of Ecology is inviting
residents and visitors to grab their cameras and head to the
beaches to take photos of Washington’s king tides. Documenting
how very high tides affect the natural environment and our
coastal infrastructure will help us visualize what sea level
rise might look like in the future. The Washington King Tide
Photo Initiative The Washington King Tide Photo In