Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Thurston County and the Cities of Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm for a Regional Environmental Education Program
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with Thurston County and the Cities of Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm for a Regional Environmental Education Program (REEP).
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with Thurston County and the Cities of Lacey, Tumwater, and Yelm for REEP.
Staff Contact:
Timmie Maturan-Lee, Environmental Services Supervisor, Public Works Water Resources, 360.742.2620.
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The proposed Interlocal Agreement supports the City's ongoing commitment in providing high quality environmental education and outreach services to residents throughout Olympia and Thurston County. In 1989, Olympia City Council directed Storm and Surface Water Utility staff to create a program focused on volunteer engagement and environmental education. In response, the City launched Stream Team with a mission of protecting, restoring and enhancing water quality and associated habitats through community engagement and action. Since its creation in 1990, Stream Team has grown into a regional collaborative effort among the Stormwater Utilities of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater and Thurston County. Over the past 35 years, Stream Team programming has connected community members to local watersheds, increased awareness of stormwater pollution prevention practices, and inspired stewardship through hands-on science-based activities and workshops.
After the issuance of the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (Permit) in 2007, the regional partnership scope expanded to support coordinated compliance with Permit requirements across geographic boundaries and watersheds. The Permit enco...
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