work in progress

guillemots for Eleanor, March 2013.

There's a nice article in the Port Townsend Leader today that calls attention to Eleanor's involvement in the efforts to create Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park and the Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge. It's entitled: Birds fuel economy. From what her friends and family say, Eleanor would agree with that sentiment. She admitted to enjoying sales work when she believed in her product, and she was an extraordinary saleswoman for the protection of habitat for all kinds of birds.

Now, a flock of guillemots takes shape in Tony Angell's studio in preparation for his sculpture to honor the work and life of Eleanor Stopps.

Today is the one-year anniversary of Eleanor's death. We are close to finishing an effort that was highlighted with the first post here one year ago.

Her friends and family have led the effort, and they would welcome contributions to finish the fundraising for the sculpture. It will be located at the Northwest Maritime Center.