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Port of Tacoma Commission to Meet June 18
Port of Tacoma Commissioners on June 18 will consider approving the square footage for the new Port business center building, international travel for commissioners, a contract for video production and streaming services, and an interlocal agreement with Tacoma Public Schools to provide funding for the Summer Certification Program. Commissioners will also consider proclamations honoring Willie Adams and LGBTQ Pride Month.
The meeting begins at 12 p.m. at The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, room 104 and is streamed live on the Port’s website and also archived for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person at the meeting or submitted in writing. Please visit our public comment procedure page for more information.
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
 Watch the June Working Waterfront
In this month's episode of our Port news show, we cover Pierce County Construction Career Day, this year's local economic development investment fund recipients, environmental excellence business award winners, and counting birds in Port habitat sites. Watch now ⇒
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ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
 Trailing ‘secretive’ birds across Port habitat sites
Upper Clear Creek, a Port of Tacoma habitat site, is a wetland filled with birds... but you can’t always see them. This makes it challenging to count how many of our feathered friends call the area home! Learn how the Puget Sound Bird Observatory teamed up with our Port biologist to track down our "secretive bird" population! Learn more ⇒
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ECONOMIC VITALITY
Announcing 2024 economic development investments
Port Commissioners on May 21 approved $169,200 for local governments and nonprofits from the Local Economic Development Investment Fund. The investments are designed to promote Washington State-based international trade, business recruitment or retention, tourism, or infrastructure efforts in Pierce County. Learn more ⇒
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ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
 New Report on Puget Sound Maritime-Related Air Emissions
A new report released by the Puget Sound Maritime Air Forum highlights a continued decrease in maritime-related air pollutant emissions across the Puget Sound region, through 2021. The Puget Sound Emissions Inventory (PSEI) report reveals reductions in emissions across various maritime sectors when compared to data from 2016 and 2005. Learn more ⇒
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
 Find the Port across Pierce County this summer
Be on the lookout for staff from the Port of Tacoma at various Pierce County public events this summer. Stop by our booth to learn more about the Port’s environmental projects, maritime trade, and how we work to advance economic prosperity in our region – and to claim your very own Port ducky! We look forward to seeing you. View the list of the events we'll be attending ⇒
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We have a distinguished guest in the Foss Waterway this month: the Lady Washington. She's a thoroughly researched...
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The Port of Tacoma is hiring! We're seeking our next Sr. IT Systems Analyst. Read more about the position (and apply!) here... Read more ⇒ |
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To brighten up your rainy afternoon, here's a shot from a few weeks ago. The Sitcum Waterway looks vaguely tropical at springtime sunset... Read more ⇒ |
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Thank you, Congressman Derek Kilmer for your visit to review the 54th Street turn lane project earlier this week. Trucks calling at three...
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