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A Laysan albatross in the foreground (Phoebastria immutabilis) flying with sooty shearwater (Ardenna grisea).
Pelagic Birds – Part 1
Pelagic Birds – Part 1 September and October are fairly boring months for local bird watching. So, as a change of pace, we are writing over the next few weeks about, and providing … more
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Dr. Pamela Braff, Olympia Climate Program manager, presented the SolSmart Gold designation plaque to the city council on Tuesday, September 21, 2022. Olympia received the gold designation from the Department of Energy-sponsored SolSmart program for its solar energy campaign.
Olympia receives award for solar campaign
Olympia received a "SolSmart Gold" designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, more accessible, and affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. Climate Program … more
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Olympia Councilmember Lisa Parshley, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, made a referral request to city and finance committee staff and legal team to look for options to find a revenue stream to fund climate work.
Olympia councilmember wants revenue source for climate work
Olympia Councilmember Lisa Parshley made a referral request to the Finance Committee staff and the legal team to look for viable options in finding a specific revenue stream dedicated to climate work … more
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The cleanup involves the dredging of several portions of Budd Inlet such as along the navigation channel, Swantown Habor, and the south of East and West Bay.
Budd Inlet cleanup will be the Port’s biggest project in decades
A $100 million project to clean up Budd Inlet is set to be the Port of Olympia’s biggest project in decades. The Port held a work session on September 20, to discuss their potential approach to … more
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At Olympia's Land Use and Environment Committee meeting Thursday, September 15, 2022, Climate Program intern Louisa Sevier updated the committee members on the city's emissions inventory.
Olympia’s emissions decreasing
Olympia's day-to-day operations in 2021 have generated 8,262 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e), 11% less than it did in 2014, city Climate Program intern Louisa Sevier reported at the … more
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Tumwater city administrator John Doan proposed several increases in stormwater utility fees to cover the city’s contribution to the Deschutes Estuary project.
Tumwater proposes increases in stormwater utility fees to fund Deschutes Estuary project
Tumwater is proposing several increases in stormwater utility fees to fund the city’s contribution toward the Capitol Lake-Deschutes Estuary project. During a city council work session … more
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Lacey launched its Volunteer Litter Pickup Program yesterday, September 6, at the regular meeting of the city’s Transportation Committee.
Want to help the city and the environment? Join Lacey’s Volunteer Litter Pickup Program
Lacey kicked off its Volunteer Litter Pickup Program yesterday, September 6, at the regular meeting of the city’s Transportation Committee. Transportation Maintenance Supervisor Scott … more
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Oregon Spotted frogs (Rana pretiosa) are vulnerable to climate change and are listed as endangered. The eyes of these frogs are oriented upward at roughly a 45-degree angle.
Endangered frogs no match for planned dynamite blast next Wednesday
There's a little-known creek that goes by at least two names in Thurston County, Hopkins Drainage Ditch and Salmon Creek. The little-known Hopkins Drainage Ditch District #2 (HDDD) is the government … more
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At the Utility Advisory Committee meeting September 1, 2022, Water Resources Director Eric Christensen presented a table reflecting a proposed 5% to 6% increase in utility rates for 2023. 
Olympia water, wastewater and garbage rates likely to rise next year
Olympia Water Resources Director Eric Christensen and Waste Resources Director Gary Franks recommended increasing utility rates to meet projected costs for 2023. At the Utility Advisory Committee … more
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The Great Blue Heron, a protected species living in the George open space.
County approves open space application
The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a public meeting on August 30 to discuss the open space application a 12.12-acre land parcel. The Open Space Taxation Act (RCW 84.34) was passed by … more
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The Lacey City Council discussed Neighborhood Commercial zoning in its work session August 25, 2022.
Controversial decisions spur Lacey to look closer at changing its land-use laws
Controversial decisions spur Lacey to look closer at changing its land-use laws By JC Medina Following two recent controversial decisions that allow the Meridian Gas Station and Hicks Lake … more
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Flooding in various sites of Olympia.
Olympia: It's the water (level)
A history of flooding and our increasing vulnerability Olympia is blessed to be in such a beautiful location. Nestled at the very southern end of Budd Inlet in Puget Sound, Olympians have long … more
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As part of the Puget Sound Starts Here campaign, Olympia environmental services team member Susan McCleary invites Thurston County residents to submit video describing actions they take to protect Puget Sound.
Olympia proclaims September as ‘Puget Sound Starts Here’ Month
Olympia has joined with other governing bodies, organizations, and community groups to strengthen stewardship of the watershed. They encourage community members to take action to improve the health … more
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The ordinance seeks to assist the city with locating owners of abandoned/vacant properties, require registration of these properties annually, have a current local representative or contract of the owner, property manager, or agency who has a vested interest in the property and maintain the property per the city's codes, laws, and ordinances.
Vacant and abandoned properties in Olympia now subject to registration
The Olympia City Council approved an ordinance establishing a vacant property registration program, a move that will create a database to identify vacant properties and address squatting on these … more
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners authorized the Public Works Department to solicit proposals for a comprehensive stormwater program study.
County seeks a stormwater management consultant
Thurston County is gathering proposals for a comprehensive stormwater program study for its storm and surface water utility. Thurston’s Senior Water Resources Engineer Nate Ensley said … more
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Attending community members walk out as Lacey City Council adopted the hearings examiner’s recommendation on August 18, 2022, to approve the two proposed residential projects along Hicks Lake, which would provide more than 300 housing units.
Lacey okays plans for 300 residences at Hicks Lake
The Lacey City Council has adopted the hearings examiner’s recommendation to approve two proposed residential projects along Hicks Lake, which are planned to include more than 300 housing … more
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Olympia Climate Program manager Dr. Pamela Braff said Olympia's emissions reached 661,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2019. Braff was at the Finance Committee meeting on August 18, 2022, to talk about a sustainable fund for climate work.
Olympia needs to invest in climate mitigation and adaptation, says climate program manager
At the Finance Committee meeting yesterday, Olympia Climate Program manager Dr. Pamela Braff discussed information about sustainable funding to support climate work and how the city has been able to … more
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Cory Zachariasen, shown above, spoke with a reporter outside of his home on July 14, 2022.
How long should a tenant endure a failed septic system before it gets fixed?
The smell of raw sewage rising from the septic tank overflow next to his house has been disturbing Cory Zachariasen for 15 months. Zachariasen has lived at Wildwood Mobile Home Park in Lacey for … more
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When the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning, it's truly urgent.
Thurston is under fire alert
The National Weather Service in Seattle has upgraded alert levels to Red Flag in Thurston County. “Please be advised that NWS Seattle has rescinded the previously issued Fire Weather Watch … more
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Installation of the solar panels at Quixote village underway.
Sustainability and green energy at Quixote Village – homes, jobs & more from green energy pilot project
“We are extremely excited to go solar at Quixote Village. This will not only reduce our carbon footprint, but the cost savings will let us focus more on providing services to our … more
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