Port of Tacoma Washington Flickr: Dick Gilmur Shoreline Restoration and Kayak Launch

Port of Tacoma posted a photo:

While kayaking at the Port of Tacoma's Dick Gilmur Shoreline Restoration and Kayak Launch in June, we spotted a harbor seal.

Port of Tacoma posted a photo:

The Port of Tacoma opened the Dick Gilmur Shoreline Restoration and Kayak Launch in June 2011 on the east side of Commencement Bay.

People and wildlife now have a new place to explore nature near one of North America’s largest container ports. The habitat and kayak launch offers another access point to appreciate the beauty of our region and the jobs that help sustain it.

Port of Tacoma posted a photo:

The Port of Tacoma opened the Dick Gilmur Shoreline Restoration and Kayak Launch in June 2011 on the east side of Commencement Bay.

People and wildlife now have a new place to explore nature near one of North America’s largest container ports. The habitat and kayak launch offers another access point to appreciate the beauty of our region and the jobs that help sustain it.

Port of Tacoma posted a photo:

The Port of Tacoma opened the Dick Gilmur Shoreline Restoration and Kayak Launch in June 2011 on the east side of Commencement Bay.

People and wildlife now have a new place to explore nature near one of North America’s largest container ports.

Port of Tacoma posted a photo:

The Port of Tacoma recently opened the Dick Gilmur Shoreline Restoration and Kayak Launch on the east side of the Commencement Bay.

The site is named for the Port’s former environmental director. Gilmur worked for the Port from 1990 until his death in 2006.

He recognized and embraced a holistic approach, finding creative ways to enhance habitat beyond the obligations, to leverage partnerships, and create something better than what was being replaced.

Port of Tacoma posted a photo:

People and wildlife now have a new place to explore nature near one of North America’s largest container ports.

The Port of Tacoma opened the Dick Gilmur Shoreline Restoration and Kayak Launch in June 2011 on the east side of Commencement Bay.

With parallel parking for four vehicles from dawn to dusk along Marine View Drive, the habitat and kayak launch offers another access point to appreciate the beauty of our region and the jobs that help sustain it.

Neighbors to the site are working to form a stewardship group to help care for the site.

Port of Tacoma posted a photo:

The Dick Gilmur Shoreline Restoration and Kayak Launch is named for the Port’s former environmental director. Gilmur worked for the Port from 1990 until his death in 2006.

He recognized and embraced a holistic approach, finding creative ways to enhance habitat beyond the obligations, to leverage partnerships, and create something better than what was being replaced.

Port of Tacoma posted a photo:

The Port of Tacoma opened the Dick Gilmur Shoreline Restoration and Kayak Launch in June 2011 on the east side of Commencement Bay.

A wide gravel path leads from the planted bluff to the rocky beach, allowing car-top boats to launch from the shore.

The habitat and kayak launch offers another access point to appreciate the beauty of our region and the jobs that help sustain it.

Port of Tacoma posted a photo:

The Port of Tacoma opened the Dick Gilmur Shoreline Restoration and Kayak Launch in June 2011 on the east side of Commencement Bay.

With parallel parking for four vehicles along Marine View Drive, the habitat and kayak launch offers another access point to appreciate the beauty of our region and the jobs that help sustain it.

Port of Tacoma posted a photo:

The Port of Tacoma opened the Dick Gilmur Shoreline Restoration and Kayak Launch in June 2011 on the east side of Commencement Bay.

With parallel parking for four vehicles along Marine View Drive, the habitat and kayak launch offers another access point to appreciate the beauty of our region and the jobs that help sustain it.

Port of Tacoma posted a photo:

The Port of Tacoma opened the Dick Gilmur Shoreline Restoration and Kayak Launch in June 2011 on the east side of Commencement Bay.

With parallel parking for four vehicles along Marine View Drive, the habitat and kayak launch offers another access point to appreciate the beauty of our region and the jobs that help sustain it.