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There are several ways you can participate in Port processes. The Commission has public meetings twice a month at the Pier 69 headquarters or at Sea-Tac Airport. The meetings also are streamed live on the Internet, archived to the Port Web site, and broadcast on public access TV.
The 2008 Lunch Bus Series features four tours around Port of Seattle properties highlighting the wide variety of marine-related jobs and businesses. Join us for Duwamish River Industry and Habitat Tour, Terminal 91 Tour, Containerized Cargo Tour, and Fishermen’s Terminal Tour. The Lunch Bus format goes as follows:
Duwamish River Industry and Habitat Tour - Thursday, June 26
The Port has been working on environmental restoration projects along the Duwamish River for many years including the public access park at Terminal 107, the largest combined shoreline and aquatic habitat restoration site in the Duwamish River estuary. The park offers 2,200 linear feet of shoreline and 2,500 feet of improved pathways.
Register today, and download the flyer here.
Carnitech, Cityice and Terminal 91 Tour - Thursday, July 10
The piers at Smith Cove, built in 1913, were one of the Port’s first facilities. Today, Terminal 91 is a 152-acre facility with deep water piers that are home to the North Pacific at-sea processing industry. Learn about this vital industry and tour Carnitech, a major manufacturer of seafood processing equipment, and Cityice, a cold storage facility for seafood. Guests will also view the construction of the new cruise ship terminal, scheduled to open in 2009.
Register today, and download the flyer here.
Containerized Cargo Tour - Thursday, July 17
Seattle’s seaport is a major gateway for two-way trade with Asia. Learn about the Port’s cargo operations, trading partners and jobs on the docks. Containers, cargo cranes, trucks and rail comprise a billion dollar business that generates 20,000 jobs and benefits our entire region. Tour will stop at Jack Block Park for a bird’s eye view of Terminal 5 and a look at how a terminal expansion program benefited the West Seattle community.
Register here today, and download the flyer here.
Fishermen’s Terminal Tour - Thursday, July 24
Fishermen’s Terminal, homeport of the North Pacific fishing fleet since 1913, features moorage and a variety of services for large and small fishing and work boats. In addition to restaurants, retail shops and public access, the Terminal also is home to Fishermen’s Memorial, which commemorates those who have lost their lives while fishing. Guests will learn about today’s fishing fleet and the $22 million upgrade underway to service one of Seattle’s oldest industries.
Register here today, and download the flyer here.
The second annual Port 101 series recently came to a close, but it is never too late to sign-up for notices about future community events. Simply click here.
More than 100 people participated in the Ship Canal 101 floating classroom program recently.