The Ruston waterfront in Tacoma is seeing changes as approximately 1,200 creosote pilings are removed from the water to help restore the environment. Toxic remnants of the old Dickman Mill are being pulled from the water. The lumber mill operated from the 1890’s until 1974. Work started last week to remove the pilings from the water and they should all be gone in about seven days. “That'll definitely enhance the beauty of the water,” said Tacoma resident Paul Babare. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/purple-martin-colony-tacoma-moved-ruston-way/281-0e18af09-cb67-40ce-845d-ef7ed1db5350