Port to Host Public Observation Day on March 4 to Give Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Budd Inlet Cleanup

On Tuesday, March 4, we will host a Public Observation Day to give the community an opportunity to observe the sediment sampling process up close and learn more about the Budd Inlet Cleanup project.
Port Tenant Spotlight: Fateh & Gurfateh Investors LLC

On the surface, Budd Inlet is picturesque. Sailboats dot the water, pedestrians stroll the waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains are the perfect backdrop. But a deeper look shows a suffering ecosystem—one that impacts wildlife and humans alike.
Port Perspectives: Commissioner Amy Harding

Port of Olympia Blog Port Perspective: Commissioner Amy Harding Commissioner Amy Harding shares her journey as a Port Commissioner Public service is one of the most challenging—and rewarding—journeys I’ve embarked on. When I was in college, I took a conscious creation class, and over the years, I’ve dedicated time to personal growth, including therapy and […]
6PPDQ: The New Kid on the Environmental Hazards Block

Over the past few years, we’ve been learning more about 6PPD-quinone, also known as 6PPDQ, a toxic byproduct of a chemical used to make tires. Scientists have discovered 6PPDQ to be “highly toxic,” if not deadly, to coho salmon populations and other aquatic organisms.
Port Peninsula Integrated Master Plan Update

On the surface, Budd Inlet is picturesque. Sailboats dot the water, pedestrians stroll the waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains are the perfect backdrop. But a deeper look shows a suffering ecosystem—one that impacts wildlife and humans alike.
Groundbreaking of Parthia Project

On the surface, Budd Inlet is picturesque. Sailboats dot the water, pedestrians stroll the waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains are the perfect backdrop. But a deeper look shows a suffering ecosystem—one that impacts wildlife and humans alike.
Port Tenant Spotlight: S&S Petroleum

On the surface, Budd Inlet is picturesque. Sailboats dot the water, pedestrians stroll the waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains are the perfect backdrop. But a deeper look shows a suffering ecosystem—one that impacts wildlife and humans alike.
What’s Polluting Budd Inlet?

On the surface, Budd Inlet is picturesque. Sailboats dot the water, pedestrians stroll the waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains are the perfect backdrop. But a deeper look shows a suffering ecosystem—one that impacts wildlife and humans alike.
Happy 102 Anniversary to the Port of Olympia

On the surface, Budd Inlet is picturesque. Sailboats dot the water, pedestrians stroll the waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains are the perfect backdrop. But a deeper look shows a suffering ecosystem—one that impacts wildlife and humans alike.
Port Tenant Spotlight: Rutledge Family Farm

On the surface, Budd Inlet is picturesque. Sailboats dot the water, pedestrians stroll the waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains are the perfect backdrop. But a deeper look shows a suffering ecosystem—one that impacts wildlife and humans alike.