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New Mercer Island Rowing Club seeks launch site; Luther Burbank favored for pilot
Summary
A newly formed Mercer Island Rowing Club described fundraising and demand for a community rowing program and proposed Luther Burbank Park as a pilot site while some neighbors urged consideration of Clark Beach because of habitat concerns at Calkins Point.
Lauren Alexander, founder and director of the Mercer Island Rowing Club, told the Parks and Recreation Commission on Oct. 20 that the nonprofit has 450 people on an interest list, has raised more than $125,000 toward a $250,000 goal, and plans pilot youth and adult “learn to row” programs beginning next summer. Alexander said the group has already been gifted rowing shells, has temporary storage, and prefers Luther Burbank Park for a pilot and long-term operations because of existing infrastructure — restrooms, parking, proximity to the community center and future dock…
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