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

Certifications

Remediation

Budd Inlet Cleanup

East Bay Redevelopment

Cascade Pole

Pearson Air

Regulatory

Air Quality

Stormwater Management

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)

Restoration

Mission Creek

West Bay Restoration Assessment

Public Trails, Plazas & More

Environmental Blog

What We’ve Been Working On: Environmental Projects at the Port

This year during Earth Week, we are excited to share recent updates on some of the projects we are working on to protect and improve the environment year-round.

Sediment Sampling Update: West Bay Testing Results and Third Round of Sampling Set for March

After months of sediment sampling and lab analysis, we’re ready to share what our marine experts have learned about contamination levels in East Bay—the site of the first phase of sediment testing in Budd Inlet.

East Bay Sediment Testing Identifies Contamination and Areas for Natural Recovery

After months of sediment sampling and lab analysis, we’re ready to share what our marine experts have learned about contamination levels in East Bay—the site of the first phase of sediment testing in Budd Inlet.

Budd Inlet Story Map

Created in collaboration with the Port of Olympia Environmental Community Advisory Committee, the Budd Inlet Story Map explores the connections between Budd Inlet’s history, its current environmental conditions and the Port’s role in its future.

This interactive story map will evolve with real-time updates on topics like stormwater, sea level rise and the Budd Inlet Cleanup Project.

 

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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.

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