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Olympia City Councilwoman Dani Madrone talked about the LOTT Clean Water Alliance’s Class A+ Reclaimed Water Demonstration Project at a city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.
Olympia partners with LOTT for regional reclaimed water pilot project 
The Olympia City Council has approved entering into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with LOTT Clean Water Alliance to support a groundbreaking ... more
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A map of the proposed Local Actions Non-Dam (LAND) Alternative levee system, including groupings near Centralia and Chehalis, was presented to Thurston County Board of County Commissioners at a work session on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025.
Thurston County joins Chehalis Basin long-term strategy dialogue
A study of the Chehalis Basin’s future is underway, with Thurston County reengaging as a voice in policy and public ... more
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A map shows the location of a proposed 24-unit residential development near the southeast end of Tumwater Boulevard in Tumwater. 
Concerns raised about proposed 24-unit residential development in Tumwater
A proposed 24-unit residential development in the southeast end of Tumwater Boulevard in Tuwmater was the subject of public hearing on ... more
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A chart shows the amount of Tumwater’s land covered by tree canopy in 2020 and 2025. The city’s canopy cover fell to 5,299 acres in 2025 from 5,859 acres in 2020.
Canopy cover drops hundreds of acres in Tumwater
The City of Tumwater lost about 560 acres of canopy cover from 2020 to 2025, according to its 2025 Tree Canopy Assessment ... more
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Camp Wa-Ya campers raced in a recycling relay during an outdoor environmental program in partnership with Thurston County’s Solid Waste Division, Noxious Weeds Program, Environmental Health staff from Public Health and Social Services, and the Stream Team from Community Planning and Economic Development. The event took place on Aug. 26, 2025.
Camp Wa-Ya partners with Thurston County on environmental stewardship 
Thurston County divisions joined forces with Camp Wa-Ya for an outdoor play-and-learn event that advocated conservation and sustainable ... more
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Port of Olympia consultant Peter Phillips, of Colibri NW discussed the potential of the port to engage in the manufacturing of electric ferries at a Port of Olympia Commission meeting on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. Phillips mentioned three electric ferry makers that the port could look into partnering with in the future. From top to bottom, the vessels shown in Phillips' presentation were developed by Artemis from Belfast, Candela from Sweden and EV Maritime from New Zealand. 
Port of Olympia consultant plants ideas for passenger ferry service, manufacturing of vessels 
A Port of Olympia consultant outlined initial steps for bringing back passenger ferry service to South Puget Sound, as well as opportunities related to the ... more
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The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency is going to replace its legacy records system with the cloud-based IMPACT platform from Unicon International, a database compliant with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule. 
Cloud-based IMPACT to anchor ORCAA digital migration 
The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) is preparing to modernize its recordkeeping with a cloud-based database after signing a contract with ... more
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Thurston County officials and U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland joined the Thurston County project team and residents to celebrate the completion of the Green Cove Creek Bridge in Thurston County on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. 
Green Cove Creek Bridge restores salmon passage in Thurston County 
Thurston County officials celebrated the opening of the Green Cove Creek Bridge after the replacement of a culvert that environmental assessments ... more
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Executive committee to review sea level rise protection plan 
The Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative Executive Committee is going review its new five-year strategy for protecting downtown Olympia ... more
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Native leaders to hold two-week campaign against Roadless Rule repeal 
Indigenous leaders from Se’Si’Le and Lummi Nation’s House of Tears Carvers are launching a two-week campaign across the Pacific Northwest in ... more
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Start date pushed back for stormwater project at West Bay Park
The start date has been delayed for a stormwater project that aims to limit the amount of suspended solids, such as microplastics and trash ... more
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The Olympia Planning Commission reviewed the Climate Element draft of the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. The discussion centered on tree canopies. 
Olympia Planning Commission eyeing new tree policy to address climate risks 
The Olympia Planning Commission is exploring a new policy to discourage clear-cutting of trees during new construction projects and to fund ... more
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Stormwater project on tap at West Bay Park in Olympia
An upcoming stormwater project is taking aim at suspended solids, such as microplastics and trash, that enter Budd ... more
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Energize Thurston ends, but federal government still offering clean energy tax credits 
The Energize Thurston program has officially closed after pushing the region toward energy efficiency for ... more
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City of Olympia Climate Program Manager Dr. Pamela Braff discussed the city's future climate challenges. She spoke about the Climate Element draft at a planning commission meeting on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. 
Olympia residents propose action steps for stronger climate strategy 
The Olympia Planning Commission held a public hearing on the city's Climate Element, where residents offered actionable suggestions to strengthen ... more
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A briefing map depicts the Bear Gulch Fire perimeter and branch divisions, as an incident commander explained firefighting operations on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.
Thurston County sees drop in air quality as Bear Gulch Fire burns 
The Bear Gulch Fire pushed smoke into Mason and Thurston counties this week after lingering high in the atmosphere for most of July, according to an ... more
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County health department reports toxic algae bloom on McIntosh Lake  
McIntosh Lake, located near the unincorporated community of McIntosh, is experiencing a toxic algae bloom, the Thurston County Public Health and ... more
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A slide from Sustainability Manager Alyssa Jones Wood’s presentation to the Tumwater Public Works Committee about the installation of eight level 2 electric vehicles chargers at several city properties.  She made the presentation at a meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Installation of eight EV chargers completed in Tumwater
The City of Tumwater completed the installation of eight, level 2 electric vehicle chargers at several city properties, according to an update from staff ... more
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A combination of photos shows a great sequoia, left, which is the largest tree in Olympia, at 31 feet 11 inches. At right is the biggest single trunk redwood.
Finding the big trees in Olympia
Last year, local nonprofit Restoring Earth Connection (REC), captured the city’s attention with masks through a student art exhibit on endangered ... more
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Brian Caughlan, an International Society of Aboriculture-certified arborist, who previously worked at Lacey’s stormwater division, is Tumwater’s new urban forester. 
City of Tumwater introduces new urban forester 
The City of Tumwater has hired an urban forester, a long-eyed position considered key to the implementation of its urban forest management ... more
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