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A post-screening discussion of "Fish War" featured people from the Nisqually, Stillaguamish, Lummi and Washington State agencies on Saturday, April 19, 2025. 
‘Fish War’ screens in Olympia
On Saturday, April 19, Olympia remembered the Boldt ruling with a screening of "Fish War’" at the historic Capitol Theatre. The 80-minute documentary retraces the battle lines of the fish … more
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The public is encouraged to join the Rachel Carson Forum on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Free environmental science forum returns to Olympia on April 24 
The Rachel Carson Forum of the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) Association returns to Olympia on Thursday ... more
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Thurston County to celebrate Earth Day with public events
Thurston County will celebrate Earth Day with recycling stations, park cleanups and student-led service projects on ... more
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The LOTT Clean Water Alliance’s Budd Inlet site is undergoing phased construction that requires weekday road closures near Franklin Street NE. The digester upgrade will span 42 months. 
LOTT opens weekend dump access as Budd Inlet project runs through 2028 
The RV Dump Station at the LOTT Clean Water Alliance’s Budd Inlet Treatment Plant in downtown Olympia will expand public access beginning ... more
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The City of Lacey accepted 2025 Green Municipality of the Year award during the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Thurston County Green Business Forum & Awards held at Saint Martin’s University on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. 
City of Lacey wins 2025 Green Municipality recognition for redefining civic footprint  
In recognition of its citywide environmental impact and for being a “leader in sustainability, setting the standard for green initiatives in Thurston County,” the City of Lacey received … more
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Green leadership embedded into business practices, as shown in this collage featuring 2025’s Thurston County Chamber of Commerce top green business awardees. 
Ameresco, ECOS, Top Rung Brewery top list of 2025 green business champions in Thurston County  
Business efforts in sustainability across Thurston County received formal recognition on Wednesday, April 9, during the 2025 Thurston County Green ... more
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Chris Vaccaro, a building official from the City of Yelm, posed with Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder for a photo following the Arbor Day proclamation for the City of Lacey on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. 
Lacey doubles down on environmental commitment
The Lacey City Council has officially proclaimed April as Arbor Month and April 22 as Earth Day during a ... more
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The PARC Foundation and area Lions Clubs are partnering for the 2025 Earth Day Volunteer Event & Student Challenge on April 19, 2025.
Earth Day volunteer and student event set for April 19  in Thurston County
The 2025 Earth Day Volunteer Event & Student Challenge takes place on Saturday, April 19, through a partnership of the ... more
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City of Tumwater Administrator Lisa Parks showed their city council on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, a map delineating the tasks involved with the second phase of the environmental site assessment of the old Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) office on Capitol Boulevard. The blue text refers to work to be done by WSDOT’s consultants, while the red text refers to tasks that would be the responsibility of Tumwater’s consultants.  
Tumwater City Council gets update on community center site
Should the City of Tumwater pursue a community center in the old Washington State Department of Transportation office on Capitol Boulevard, it will have to address a list of ... more
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People loaded their own containers with compost made from food and yard scraps collected across Thurston County, as seen in this undated photo. 
Thurston County to hand out compost made from local food and yard waste 
Thurston County has announced a compost giveaway and free workshops for residents on Saturday, May 3, to celebrate ... more
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Wet weather ahead for Thurston County
A sunny afternoon that brought out cyclists, runners and parents with baby strollers to local parks and outdoor areas on Tuesday, March 25, is giving way to a batch of wet weather. The National … more
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Carefully tended tree stands in Capitol Forest, as seen in this undated photo.
Our legacy of modern, science-based forest stewardship is being lost to special interests
Thurston County is home to great outdoor recreation, much of it on our public lands in Capitol Forest. In the 1950’s, I hiked, biked and rode horses there, and I clearly recall the vast … more
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Surfrider event photos from a booth they hosted.
Help keep the streets clean, join Surfrider Olympia in picking up cigarette butts on March 22
In observance of World Water Day, the Surfrider Olympia chapter is holding its first cigarette butt cleanup of the year on ... more
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At the Olympia City Council study session on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Jaron Burke, climate program specialist, presented the one-time launch costs for implementing the Home Energy Score program. 
Olympia reviews proposed ordinance requiring Home Energy Score for home sales 
The Olympia City Council reviewed a draft regional ordinance that would require homeowners to obtain a Home Energy Score (HES) before listing their property ... more
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Energize Thurston promotes energy and cost efficient heat pumps and available to all Thurston County residents.
Thurston County launches Energize Thurston to promote energy-efficient heat pumps
Residents of Thurston County now have an opportunity to improve their home’s energy efficiency and comfort through Energize Thurston, a new program designed to make the … more
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The Port of Olympia Commission listened to public comments at its Monday, March 10, 2025, meeting before voting on a contract amendment with Panattoni Development Company that would allow the developer to begin the development of a 50-acre industrial site. On the podium is resident John Saison, speaking about the number and quality of jobs to be expected from the project. 
Port of Olympia Commission approves contract amendment with Panattoni
A proposed industrial development in Tumwater by Panattoni Development Company is one step closer to reality after clearing a ... more
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Hazardous Waste Specialist II Kimberly Graham and Thurston County Point of Contact for Lakes Management District Stuart Whitford met with the Thurston County Board of Health on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Thurston County Board of Health approves pest and aquatic weed management prescriptions
The Thurston County Board of Health approved the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Prescription Approval Process to regulate pesticide usage on ... more
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Holding up the map on the left is Justin Hall, president of Nisqually Community Forest board, as seen during a tour for the Nisqually Tribal Council about a year ago
Nisqually team awarded nearly $900K for community forest climate project
An $886,999 joint grant has been awarded to the Nisqually Indian Tribe, Nisqually Community Forest and Northwest Natural Resource Group to encourage ecological forestry practices and mitigate effects … more
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Natalie Weiss, Olympia's Climate Resilience coordinator, presented the phased implementation of the strategies broken up into three time frames and through 2100. At the Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative Executive Committee meeting on Friday, March 7, 2025, she outlined the updated 2025 work plan. 
Sea Level Rise team to explore FEMA flood protection despite federal challenges 
The Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative team is exploring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accreditation even as federal ... more
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A vessel used to conduct sediment sampling in West Bay, as seen pulling up to a dock near Port Plaza on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Public gets up close view of sediment sampling in West Bay
An ongoing effort by the Port of Olympia to collect sediment samples in West Bay this winter featured a new wrinkle on ... more
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