b'A delayscaused by utility conflictsproposed improvements have beenproject while minimizing disruption 24th Avenue South Improvements Projectfter encountering significantresolved. As a result, the contractorto adjacent residents and business. with Puget Sound Energywas directed to restart constructionThank you to our community for your (PSE) the Citys 24th Avenue Southactivities on March 24, 2025. The Citycontinued patience and support as we Improvements Project has resumedis aiming for project completion in thecontinue the construction activities on construction activities. Staff workedfall of 2025, assuming no unexpected24th Avenue South.closely with PSE to navigate thesecircumstances arise. For any questions regarding the challenges and find effective solutions.The City recognizes the impactproject, please reach out to City project PSE has recently confirmed that allconstruction can have and ismanager Khai Le at 206-870-6537.utility conflicts impacting the Cityscommitted to delivering a high-quality D id you know theres a marineIn other situations, Its Pup Season! Heres How You Can Help Local Marine Wildlifewildlife hospital located rightit may be less obvious here in Des Moines?SR3, athat an animal needs nonprofit working to rescue and protectrescuing, like in the case marine life in the Pacific Northwest,of a harbor seal pup that operates the regions only hospitalhas been abandoned by dedicated to these animals.its mother. Thats why its SR3 serves a total of 3,000 miles ofbest to alert the experts coastline in the Pacific Northwest, andand let them assess the this time of year, that coastline becomesanimals condition.the place harbor seals give birth to theirWhat to dopups. That also means youre more likely to see animals on the beach that mayIf you think youve need SR3s help. for spotted a marine animal What to lookthat needs help, followstranding hotline at (206) 724-these important safety Stay back:2687 to report your location and While its normal for healthy marinemeasures:Whatever you do, dont touch:animals like seals and sea lions to spendKeep yourself and yourwhat youre seeing.Even if time on land, they also come ashore whenpets at least 100 yards away (aboutthe animal appears to be in distress, theyre sick or injured. A seal in distressthe length of a football field). You Alert the experts: never interact with it, which can may be noticeably skinny, or you mightcould scare mom off!Wh cause more harm than good. see a visible injury or entanglement. Call theat happens nextBased on the information from your call, trained responders will assess the animals condition. If the animal is in need of care, the responders will contact SR3 to arrange for rehabilitation. SR3s veterinary experts examine each patient upon arrival to determine the cause of stranding and develop an individualized treatment plan that may include specialized nutrition, medication and even surgical procedures. The goal of rehabilitation is to return these animals to the wild with a second chance. Visit 14|DES MOINES CITY CURRENTS|SUMMER 2025 www.SR3.org to learn more.'