Jim Creek Naval Radio Station
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Jim Creek Naval Radio Station is a United States Navy
facility at Jim Creek near Oso, Washington
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radio transmitting capabilities for the Pacific submarine fleet. Established in the 1950s, the 1.2 million watt transmitting system developed for the site remains 'state -of-the-art' in producing low frequency emissions world-wide. In fact it is one of the most powerful transmitters in the world. Located near Arlington, Washington, in the foothills of the Cascades, north of Seattle, the site has 5,000 largely forested acres.
, about one hour north of Seattle. Jim Creek offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Twin Lakes are famous for great trout fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Jim Creek flourishes with fish, wildlife and Northwest flora. A group lodge is perfect for retreats and seminars; guest quarters, 2 group camps, 3 picnic pavilions, 20 cabins, 18 RV sites, 16 drive-in campsites, 3 hike-in campsites, 2 playgrounds, showers, laundry room, country store, recreation center, boat rentals, hiking and biking trails, and breathtaking scenic viewpoints.
Programs include environmental education, outdoor recreation and leadership training. Navy Legacy projects include trail construction, and a salmon hatchery built in cooperation with the Stillaguamish Indian Tribe
to restock the salmon spawning stream.
, associated lakes, creeks, and wetlands, using $3 million of Legacy Resource Management Program to protect the largest remaining old-growth spruce and cedar forest in the Puget Sound trough. Natural mountain lakes provide pristine habitat for wildlife including beaver, river otter, waterfowl and bald eagles.
Jim Creek is a prime example of priceless resources on military lands: many trees in the 225 acre (0.9105435 km²) are estimated to be up to 1500–1700 years old with some over 260 feet (79.2 m) tall and 10 feet (3 m) in diameter. The prevention of further ecosystem degradation to this old growth environment will provide essential habitat for the marbled murrelet and other sensitive species for years to come and serves as a model of the military's concern for protecting the nation's natural heritage.
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
facility at Jim Creek near Oso, Washington
Oso, Washington
Oso is a census-designated place in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 180 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Oso is located at ....
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VLF radio facility
The primary mission of this radio site is to provide VLFVery low frequency
225px|thumb|right|A VLF receiving antenna at [[Palmer Station]], Antarctica, operated by Stanford UniversityVery low frequency or VLF refers to radio frequencies in the range of 3 kHz to 30 kHz. Since there is not much bandwidth in this band of the radio spectrum, only the very simplest signals...
radio transmitting capabilities for the Pacific submarine fleet. Established in the 1950s, the 1.2 million watt transmitting system developed for the site remains 'state -of-the-art' in producing low frequency emissions world-wide. In fact it is one of the most powerful transmitters in the world. Located near Arlington, Washington, in the foothills of the Cascades, north of Seattle, the site has 5,000 largely forested acres.
Recreation area
Jim Creek serves as a Naval Radio Station and a Regional Outdoor Recreation Area for active duty personnel, reservists, retirees, DoD civilians and sponsored guests. It is just outside of Arlington, WashingtonArlington, Washington
Arlington is a city in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States, bordered by the city of Marysville to the south. The population was 17,926 at the 2010 census.-History:...
, about one hour north of Seattle. Jim Creek offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Twin Lakes are famous for great trout fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Jim Creek flourishes with fish, wildlife and Northwest flora. A group lodge is perfect for retreats and seminars; guest quarters, 2 group camps, 3 picnic pavilions, 20 cabins, 18 RV sites, 16 drive-in campsites, 3 hike-in campsites, 2 playgrounds, showers, laundry room, country store, recreation center, boat rentals, hiking and biking trails, and breathtaking scenic viewpoints.
Programs include environmental education, outdoor recreation and leadership training. Navy Legacy projects include trail construction, and a salmon hatchery built in cooperation with the Stillaguamish Indian Tribe
Stillaguamish (tribe)
Stillaguamish are a Native American tribe located in northwest Washington state in the United States near the city of Arlington, Washington, near the river that bears their name, the Stillaguamish River. The tribe petitioned for recognition from the United States Government in 1974, and received...
to restock the salmon spawning stream.
Resource management
In 1991 the Navy purchased rights to 225 acre (0.9105435 km²) of old growth forestOld growth forest
An old-growth forest is a forest that has attained great age , and thereby exhibits unique ecological features. An old growth forest has also usually reached a climax community...
, associated lakes, creeks, and wetlands, using $3 million of Legacy Resource Management Program to protect the largest remaining old-growth spruce and cedar forest in the Puget Sound trough. Natural mountain lakes provide pristine habitat for wildlife including beaver, river otter, waterfowl and bald eagles.
Jim Creek is a prime example of priceless resources on military lands: many trees in the 225 acre (0.9105435 km²) are estimated to be up to 1500–1700 years old with some over 260 feet (79.2 m) tall and 10 feet (3 m) in diameter. The prevention of further ecosystem degradation to this old growth environment will provide essential habitat for the marbled murrelet and other sensitive species for years to come and serves as a model of the military's concern for protecting the nation's natural heritage.
See also
- VLF Transmitter CutlerVLF Transmitter CutlerThe VLF Transmitter Cutler is the United States Navy's very low frequency station at Cutler, Maine. The station provides one-way communication to the United States strategic submarine forces.- History :...
- Naval Communication Station Harold E. HoltNaval Communication Station Harold E. HoltNaval Communication Station Harold E. Holt is located on the northwest coast of Australia, north of the town of Exmouth, Western Australia. The town of Exmouth was built at the same time as the communications station to provide support to the base and to house dependent families of U.S...
- Lualualei VLF transmitterLualualei VLF transmitterVLF transmitter Lualualei is a facility of the United States Navy near Lualualei, Hawaii transmitting orders to submerged submarines in the very low frequency range. VLF transmitter Lualualei, which operates under the callsign NPM on 21.4 kHz and 23.4 kHz, uses as antenna two guyed...
External links
- http://www.navy-radio.com/commsta/jimcreek.htm