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Habitat mitigation strategy and financial update on the agenda for Thursday’s Port commission meeting

Included on the agenda for commissioner’s consideration at Thursday's meeting is an updated Habitat Mitigation Strategy, an update to the Master Policy Resolution, and grant acceptance and project authorization for work associated with the Arkema Manufacturing Area Interim Action. Commissioners will also be given an update on the Port’s financial performance in 2021 and for Jan/Feb 2022. Read the full agenda ⇒

The meeting begins at 12 p.m. at The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, room 104. Meetings are streamed live on the Port’s website and also archived for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person at the meeting or sent by email to comment@portoftacoma.com. Please visit our public comment procedure page for more information.

Port leading the way on habitat restoration

You may have noticed a striking new project taking shape on a piece of land along Highway 509, near Alexander Way, and wondered what is going on there. This piece of property, with its beautiful landscaping, trees, and meandering stream bed is the location of the Port of Tacoma’s new Lower Wapato Creek habitat restoration site. Read more ⇒

11th Street viaduct demolition project

The City of Tacoma has began the demolition of the 11th Street viaduct starting with the access ramp directly adjacent to the Port Administration Building. They plan on completing the demo by the fall of 2022 stopping at the Puyallup River bridge. Tacoma closed the bridge in 2014 after deteriorated joints, beams and trusses became a safety concern.  

Join the Port Biologist for Earth Day Tours

Join Jenn, the Port of Tacoma’s biologist, for a walking tour Friday, April 22 around the Port's Lower Wapato Creek habitat mitigation site. The striking property features nearly 20 acres of estuary, wetlands, and forested buffer to help increase the diversity and density of fish, bird, and other wildlife. This will be a rare opportunity to walk the site and learn more about the project. Tickets are free. Sign up here ⇒

NWSA Annual Trade Report Released

The Northwest Seaport Alliance 2021 Annual Cargo Trade Report is now available. The report highlights 2021 activity and includes country, port, and commodity breakdowns, as well as profiles on our top ten trading partners. It provides fascinating insight into how busy the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma have been last year moving cargo and supporting the international supply chain. Read the report here ⇒

Don't miss the May public bus tour

Ever wondered what goes on at the Port of Tacoma? Join us on May 24 and see us at work! The approximately two-hour tour through the Port and the Tacoma Tideflats is about as close as you can get to international trade and help make clear our role in the international supply chain. Tours are offered for free, but reservations are required. Save your seat now ⇒

Request a Port speaker

Did you know that our commissioners, executives and staff are available to speak to community groups on a variety of topics, including our role in economic development, commitment to the environment and current growth plans? If you are interested in requesting a Port speaker for your next meeting, please fill out an online request form here ⇒