Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County, City of Lacey, City of Tumwater, and Thurston Conservation District's South Sound GREEN Stormwater Education
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County, City of Lacey, City of Tumwater, and Thurston Conservation District's South Sound GREEN Stormwater Education.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County, City of Lacey, City of Tumwater, and Thurston Conservation District's South Sound GREEN Stormwater Education.
Staff Contact:
Timmie Maturan-Lee, Environmental Services Supervisor, Public Works, 360.742.2620
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Thurston County and the Cities of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater are required, under the Phase II Municipal Stormwater General permit, to provide education to the public, including school aged children, on sources of pollution to storm and surface water and create opportunities for environmental stewardship. To meet this goal, the City partners with the Thurston Conservation District, who have provided watershed education to students grades 4 -12 specific to South Puget Sound, for over 30 years.
Students learn how human actions can impact water quality and local industries, such as shellfish harvesting, through engagement in hands-on science and engineering practices aligned with state learning standards.
Programming integrates classroom instruction, field investigations, and community-based restoration projects to reinforce applied learning. The focus on proximity nurtures a strong connection to our unique, local environment and provides real world experience to the community.
This regional partnership model allows participating jurisdictions to share costs, reduce duplication of services,...
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