The City of Olympia is recruiting up to 15 community members for its Community Project Team, which will provide insights and perspectives on the potential impacts of climate change in Olympia. The Community Project Team will support the City’s climate risk and vulnerability assessment (CRVA). Arising through a partnership with ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability), [...]
A new coalition of community groups is tackling the environment, affordable housing, and community participation in local land use and budget policies. THURSTON COUNTY, WA —In February of 2022, several community groups came together to form the Local Good Governance Coalition (LGCC) with the mission to connect local organizations in the joint work of supporting [...]
Close to 100 businesses applied for a Thurston Green designation this year and the community celebrated them at the Thurston Chamber's April Green Business Forum on Wednesday, April 13 at 11:00 am at the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake. The event included a keynote address by Adrian J. Rodriguez, Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Senior Vice [...]
The City of Tumwater's first Sustainability Coordinator, Alyssa Jones Wood, is currently the Sustainability & Resiliency Officer for Hallandale Beach, Florida. She leads the work to implement the City’s Sustainability Action Plan and other related policies. She is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University, where she has a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science and a Master’s [...]
The Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT) has been awarded an Environmental Justice Small Business Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the amount of $75,000. Thurston County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in Washington State since the 1960s, consistently exceeding the state's overall growth rate, and the racial and ethnic [...]
On Tuesday, January 11th, the Olympia City Council unanimously passed a resolution that will accelerate the transition to all-electric buildings throughout the city. The resolution document starts out, “WHEREAS, climate change is an existential crisis posing one of the most serious threats to the existence of humanity and all species on the planet; a threat [...]
Intercity Transit is hiring a Bicycle and Pedestrian Outreach and Education Representative. This position will support Intercity Transit’s bicycle, transit, and pedestrian education and encouragement youth program called Walk N Roll. Intercity Transit offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. If you or someone you know are passionate about active transportation and enjoy working [...]
2021 was a massive year for energy efficiency across Puget Sound Energy's service area; however, we anticipate 2022 to be even more significant, especially for our small business and large commercial customers. Below are four commercial programs available now to help business owners cut down on their overall energy consumption and save while doing [...]
The Olympia Farmers Market, Olympia Community Solar and South Sound Solar are excited to announce a partnership to complete the Sunflower Community Solar Project. Community solar projects such as Sunflower expand solar access to those without access to traditional residential solar - people who don't own their home, have an unsuitable roof or property for [...]
Close to 100 businesses applied for a Thurston Green designation this year and the community celebrated them at the Thurston County Chamber's April Forum on Thursday, April 22 at on the virtual platform REMO. The virtual event included a keynote address by Shina Wysocki, an owner of Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar and Vice President of [...]
