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Sequim council to revisit Cary Blake Park fireworks after residents cite wildlife, pollution and fire risks
Summary
After an extended public comment period with conservation groups and residents urging changes, Sequim City Council directed staff to return with legal and operational options for the city's Sunshine Festival fireworks at Cary Blake Park, including alternatives such as drone shows and relocation.
Sequim City Council on Feb. 24 agreed to place a detailed review of the city's commercial fireworks display at Cary Blake Park on a future regular meeting agenda after multiple residents and environmental groups urged the city to stop fireworks at the park because of wildlife, pollution and fire risks.
City Council action: Councilors asked staff to assemble alternatives, report on any legal risks and summarize contract and cost implications before the council discusses changes at a subsequent meeting scheduled in about one month.
Why it matters: Commenters said Cary Blake Park hosts large numbers of birds and other wildlife, that fireworks debris and chemical residues spread beyond the park, and that falling debris has previously sparked fires on park vegetation. Several speakers raised potential conflicts with federal bird-protection statutes and asked the city to consider lower-impact displays or moving nighttime events to the…
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