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by the Port of Seattle Commission in November 2016, recognizes that neighboring communities experiencing more impacts from airport operations should also experience more benefits. The Commission directed that the program support environmental projects and programs in the cities of SeaTac, Burien and Des Moines. HOW DOES THE ECOLOGY FUND HELP AIRPORT NEIGHBORS? Environmental projects and programs, particularly planting programs to add trees and green spaces, provide multiple benefits. They slow and clean runoff from rain, filter air pollution, provide cooling shade, and enhance the character and beauty of our neighborhoods. The fund can help to sustain and improve the quality of life in our airport communities as the airport, and our reg ion, g rows. The fund will benefit airport communities through grants to non-profit groups and partnership programs with local cities. Additional benefits: " Creating a stronger sense of community by working together on projects „ Enhancing public awareness of ecological issues " Supporting existing projects that need funding imp?©ving the natural environment in c©mmunities affected by airport ©perati©m$ SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT W##///Pm/ Port =///# ofSeattle' WHO CAN SUBMIT A GRANT PROPOSAL? Local community organizations, chambers of comrnerce, service organizations, cornrnunity, youth or athletic associations, or other associations located and providing services in the cities of SeaTac, Burien and Des Moines. Projects must meet these criteria: Applicant is an eligible organization Project occurs within the cities of SeaTac, Burien or Des Moines Project accomplishes specific, measurable outcomes Project shows a local match of three times the grant value (through…

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Call to order – Roll Call – Quorum Established – Land Acknowledgement We would like to acknowledge that our Agency operates in four present-day counties, which are the traditional lands of the Coast Salish people, past and present. This acknowledgement does not take the place of authentic relationships with indigenous communities in our jurisdiction and [...]