Press/Reviews
“Saving the Nisqually Delta by Janine Gates is a painstakingly researched and well-documented history of the Delta, and the struggle between those that wanted to industrialize the region and those that wanted to preserve its natural beauty and wildlife.
This book has brought up a lot of memories I haven’t thought of in years. I was impressed with the level of detail, and I especially liked the summaries at the end of each chapter. Saving the Nisqually Delta should be used for Washington State history classes.”
- John Hitchman, former Executive Secretary of the Washington State Finance Committee and Director of the Washington State Investment Board.
"I have bought 11 copies so far of Janine's book, Saving the Nisqually Delta. The book moves along at a fast clip and touches upon the histories of so many facets of our area.... I particularly like that Janine included the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and their encampments near Sequalitchew Creek. She didn't need to do that, but she did. That sums up Janine for me: she's genuinely inclusive and sees how we are all interrelated when it comes to the environment."
- Barbara Clarkson, former Board of Trustees, South Puget Sound Community College, Lacey, Washington
“…. Astonishingly well researched, Saving the Nisqually Delta pulls together all the disparate threads of the protracted, knock down drag out fight to preserve the delta, while giving long overdue credit to the many groups and individuals who worked so hard to save it….I learned a lot from reading this inspirational book and now have a much deeper appreciation for the dedication and effort it took, and still takes, to preserve this very special place. Margaret Mead’s famous observation about what a small group of committed citizens can accomplish resounds on every page of Saving the Nisqually Delta.”
- Nancy Partlow, former co-author, Bees, Birds & Butterflies blog, http://olypollinatorsblogspot.com, Tumwater, Washington
More forthcoming!