Environment
Focus Areas
The Port’s Environmental Planning & Programs Department strives to understand the local natural environment and establish environmentally responsible and sustainable practices that support the Port’s mission of creating economic opportunities and building community for all of Thurston County.
Select from the following four focus areas, below, to learn about our environmental initiatives and programs:
Sustainability
Climate and Sea Level Rise
Renewable Energy
Habitat Conservation Plans
Light and Noise Reduction
Environmental Certifications
Environmental Blog
Environment FAQs
The Port of Olympia is exploring a strategy to clean up and restore Budd Inlet in collaboration with local, state, federal, and Tribal partners. The cleanup will benefit the economy, environment, and the greater Olympia community. Read more.
The Port is part of the sea level rise collaborative between the Port, Olympia and LOTT and is a partner in the Sea Level Rise Response Plan. We are also meeting all the requirements of the City of Olympia for new buildings. Specifically, as part of the ongoing Cascade Pole Site cleanup and management, approximately 1,110 feet of shoreline at the northeastern part of the Port Peninsula have either already been, or will be, raised 3-5 feet. In addition, we are monitoring erosion along East Bay and installing backflow prevention on pipes.
Contact Us
Do you have a question or would like information about one of our environmental programs or initiatives? Please fill out the form below and someone from our environmental team will get back to you. See our staff directory for individual contact information.
Disclaimer: This form is not a Public Records Request, if you would like to submit a request, please fill out a separate public records request form.
