TagDes Moines Creek(19)
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2004-03-09Miller and Walker Basins: Parcels likely to redevelop
This King County map, dated March 9, 2004, identifies parcels within the Miller and Walker Basins that are likely to redevelop based on land and improvement values. It highlights features such as lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and wetlands alongside redevelopment-candidate parcels marked in red. The map was produced by King County staff using data from multiple sources and is intended to support land use planning in these two drainage basins. -
2001-06-22Aerial View of Sea-Tac Airport Third Runway Construction, Des Moines Creek Wetlands, and SR-99
Aerial photograph looking north showing Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's runway infrastructure under construction (likely the third runway project, completed 2008) in the upper left, with the Des Moines Creek wetlands area in the center, and a multi-lane highway (SR-99/Pacific Highway South) crossing the foreground. Puget Sound and forested residential areas are visible on the right horizon. -
2000-01-01Gilliam Creek Stormwater Outfall 2000
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2000-01-01Gilliam Creek Stormwater Outfall 2000
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1999-12-01Water District reaches settlement agreement with Port Of Seattle
In November 1999, Highline Water District and the Port of Seattle reached a settlement agreement resolving competing claims over two water rights near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Under the deal, the Port retained rights to Well #1 for uses including Des Moines Creek flow augmentation tied to the proposed third runway project, while the District secured rights to a replacement for Well #2 to continue providing drinking water to its 58,000 customers. The District emphasized that the agreement was strictly about protecting its water rights and service area, and that it took no official position on the controversial third runway expansion. -
1997-06-01Symonds Stormwater System June 1997
Engineering drawing prepared by Symonds Consulting Engineers for the Port of Seattle, titled 'Comprehensive Storm Drainage System Plan and Design – Storm Water Conveyance System, June 1997 Planned Conditions' (Drawing No. C-3258, Project No. 94066). The plan depicts SeaTac International Airport's stormwater drainage basins, outfall locations (Outfalls 002–016), storm flow monitoring locations, and drainage connections to Des Moines Creek and its east tributary. -
1992-02-01Des Moines Creek water quality study
A 1992 water quality study of Des Moines Creek, prepared by Parametrix, Inc. for the FAA and Port of Seattle, assessed the health of the creek during storm runoff events. The creek, which originates near Sea-Tac International Airport and flows to Puget Sound, had its aquatic ecosystem severely damaged by jet fuel spills in 1985 and 1986. The study sampled seven locations along the creek and three tributaries to identify water quality problems and determine whether stormwater pollution from airport operations was causing toxic conditions. -
1991-12-18Des Moines Creek Parametrix 1992 Water Quality Study Monitoring Stations Map
A map dated December 18, 1991 showing water quality monitoring stations (labeled DC-1 through DC-8 and TRIB-1 through TRIB-3) along Des Moines Creek and its tributaries in the Des Moines, Washington area near Sea-Tac Airport. The map identifies local landmarks including Bow Lake, Angle Lake, Puget Sound, Des Moines Marina, and major roads including Pacific Highway S, SR 99, and Military Road. -
1957-07-17Water pollution historical documents (1948-1957)
This collection of historical documents from 1948 to 1957 chronicles ongoing water pollution problems caused by Sea-Tac Airport's drainage of aircraft wash water, oils, and chemicals into nearby Miller Creek and Des Moines Creek. The records show repeated fish kills, contamination of private property, and years of failed or inadequate treatment solutions, prompting complaints from residents, state legislators, and wildlife agencies. Despite numerous proposals and temporary fixes, the Washington State Pollution Control Commission continued to pressure the Port of Seattle to develop a permanent waste disposal system throughout the period.