When this land swells with water during high tides, a more-than-100-year-old dike is all that protects downtown Stanwood from potentially catastrophic flooding. The city of Stanwood has secured millions in grant money to begin working towards a fix for the 4-mile earthen wall. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)STANWOOD — The century-old dike west of Stanwood is all that stands between the town and the ever-rising tides of the Puget Sound. Stanwood City Administrator Shawn Smith said the city intends to reinforce some stretches of the embankment and replace others completely. In the meantime, the city, county and their partners are working on securing the remaining funds.

Source: The Herald March 09, 2023 15:56 UTC