Tom Warnke commented on Chris Felker's blog post Editor's Note: Confusion about beach access abounds
"Thanks Mary Kate.  Ocean Ridge commissioners have a duty to see to it that the two intimidating signs be removed at the Beachway Drive Public Access dune crossover.  By allowing those two west-facing signs to greet beachgoers with "Private, No…"
May 1, 2014
Tom Warnke commented on Mary Kate Leming's blog post Along the Coast: Dredging contractor pulls out of Boca beach project despite extension
"As of April 30th, the escarpments are already back at Ocean Ridge.  The largest one, in the same location as before, is 3 to 5 feet high, stretching for more than 1,300 feet, just to the south of Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park, and another one is 2…"
May 1, 2014
Tom Warnke commented on Chris Felker's blog post Delray Beach: New design rules sought for beach homes
"Based on the lead stories in this issue, I wonder whether  Delray Beach is also planning for the impacts of  Sea Level Rise at this property.  If not, I wonder if that planning has even been assigned to a certain city planner or zoning ordinance…"
Oct 31, 2013
Tom Warnke commented on Mary Kate Leming's blog post Rising Water: The psychology of change
"One snippet for people worried about loosing their lawns because of saltwater contamination or high tides:  Our native Paspalum Turf species is already being used at golf courses and many other locations because it can be watered with saltwater.  It…"
Oct 31, 2013
Tom Warnke commented on Mary Kate Leming's blog post Rising Water: Fights over sea rise just beginning
"Shocking facts, and a great reason to vote: 
State Rep. Mark Pafford, D-West Palm Beach, has been a rare and vociferous voice in the capital about sea level rise. He says there hasn’t been a single meeting in Tallahassee about it, other than the one…"
Oct 31, 2013
Tom Warnke commented on Mary Kate Leming's blog post Rising Water: New signs of rising sea levels cause concern
"Dr. Wanless said. “Every citizen needs to understand this problem and the seriousness of it, and once they do they will put in an electorate that will be responsive for the long-term needs of global warming.”  This points up the current problem: …"
Oct 31, 2013
Tom Warnke commented on Mary Kate Leming's blog post Manalapan: Inlet crowds expanding and intruding
"Problems at Boynton Inlet and Bird Island have a high correlation to the time of year.  The two week period before school resumes has historically (for the 45 years I've been a close observer there) been the time when young people and boaters gather…"
Aug 4, 2011