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  • Port Thanks Senator Murray for Inclusion of $3 Million Environmental Mitigation Provision in Transportation Funding Bill

    To view this email as a web page, go here.   March 11, 2024 For Immediate Release Contact: Perry Cooper | SEA Airport (206) 787-4923 | cooper.p@portseattle.org Provision could support secondary sound insulation assessment SEATTLE – The Port of Seattle expresses its deepest appreciation for the successful efforts made by U.S. Senator Patty Murray (WA) to
  • 2024-03-04 16:52

    Addressing Your Questions on SEA Airport Land Stewardship Plan and Tree Replacement Standards

    March 4, 2024 The Port of Seattle plays a vital role in our region’s economy, connecting us to the world and generating jobs. We also recognize the importance of safeguarding our natural environment. That’s why in July, we adopted land stewardship principles to guide our management practices, and from there, developed two strategies: the SEA
  • 2024-02-27 18:56

    $5 Million Approved to Pilot Noise Insulation Repair and Replacement for Near-Airport Communities

    Assessment to determine the extent of replacements needed February 27, 2024             SEATTLE — The Port of Seattle Commission today directed staff to conduct an assessment regarding the effectiveness of previously installed, federally funded noise insulation packages in communities around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). In addition, the Commission authorized $5 million in Port levy dollars

  • Land Stewardship Plan Draft Final 2023-11-07 Reduced

    Table 2 Ecological Baseline Data Components Used in the Land Stewardship Plan .................. 19 Table 3 LSP Recommendations and Site-Based Stewardship Actions .............................................. 26 Table 4 LSP Recommendations For Each MU .............................................................................................. 50 Table 5 Ecological Assessment Results ........................................................................................................... 51 Table 6 High-Value Tree Counts by Type and Location .......................................................................... 52 Table 7 Potential Site-Based Ecological Stewardship Actions .............................................................. 53 Table 8 Potential Site-Based Community Benefit Actions on MUs .................................................... 54 Table 9 LSP Prioritization on MUs Recommended for Ecological Use ............................................. 58 Table 10 LSP Objectives, Goals, Supporting Actions, and Implementation Timeline ................... 63 FIGURES Figure 1 LSP Recommendations Ecological Use Decision Tree ............................................................. 23 Figure 2 Green Seattle Partnership Tree-iage Matrix ................................................................................. 24 Figure 3 LSP Geographic Extent ........................................................................................................................... 30 Figure 4 2023 Land Use and Restrictive Areas .............................................................................................. 32 Figure 5 2021 Land Cover ....................................................................................................................................... 34 Figure 6 2021 Land Cover Summary .................................................................................................................. 35 Figure 7 2021 Land Cover Within Ecological Areas ..................................................................................... 36 Figure 8 Mapped Critical Areas ............................................................................................................................ 38 Figure 9 Habitat Corridors ...................................................................................................................................... 39 Figure 10 SEA Equity Index Scores for Each Equity Category ................................................................... 41 Figure 11 SEA Equity Index ....................................................................................................................................... 42 Figure 12 Heat Island Effect ...................................................................................................................................... 44 Figure 13 Community Benefit Areas ..................................................................................................................... 45 Figure 14 LSP Management Units ......................................................................................................................... 47 Figure 15 Stewardship Recommendations ........................................................................................................ 48 Figure 16 Stewardship Recommendations by Management Unit .......................................................... 49 Figure 17 Management Units Priority for Stewardship Actions ............................................................... 57

  • Port of Seattle International Policy Goals 2024

  • 2024-02-01 00:00

    Wetlands and Streams Report – SAMP Near Term Projects

    Environmental report documenting wetlands and streams at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan. Includes mapping of wetlands from different time periods, hydrology monitoring data from 2020, and background information on natural resources within the airport property.
  • 2024-01-01 00:00

    Flight Corridor Safety Program 2024 – Category III Selection Summary

    Version 8.30.19 Selection Summary Page 1 of X CATEGORY III SELECTION SUMMARY Solicitation Name: Flight Corridor Safety Program 2024 Solicitation Number: 00321214 Contract Administrator: Tae Stacy I. SOLICITATION SUMMARY Brief Description of Scope of Work: The Flight Corridor Safety Program (FCSP) is an ongoing program to manage obstructions consisting of trees and other vegetation at and around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Airport) and replant lower-height native vegetation on or near the removal sites. This program is necessary to meet the Aviation Division’s goals of ensuring safe and secure aircraft operations. Estimated Contract Value: Estimated Value $2M- Initial Commission Approval for Phase I $500,000. Estimated Contract Duration: Initial year plus option to extend for 3 years. Number of Contracts: 1 II. FIRMS, SHORTLISTING, & RATING A. Firm Names: Criteria A Specialized Experience & Technical Competenc y of Key Individuals Criteria B Project Approach Criteria C Diversity in Contracting Criteria D Interview Shortlist ed Y/N Awarde d Y/N Business Classificati on 1. AECOM Marginal Marginal Good N/A N N NSB 2. HNTB Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Y Y NSB 3. Jacobs Engineering Good Good Outstanding Good Y N NSB 4. RS&H Good Acceptable Good Acceptable Y N NSB III. SELECTION PROCESS A. Proposal Evaluation

  • Flight Corridor Safety Program

    The Port of Seattle has an ongoing program to remove trees around SEA Airport to improve safety during takeoffs and landings and replant in their place, native, low-growing trees. The first phase of work, completed in 2019, centered around trees on Port property.  The second phase of the work, centered on non-Port property, is nearing

  • Land Stewardship Plan and Tree Replacement Standards

                In July, the Port adopted Land Stewardship Principles across Port programs and for all land uses. These principles establish value statements and guidance for decision-making when it comes to land management. In turn, the Port developed two key strategies based on the principles: Land Stewardship Plan: guides forest health and habitat connectivity enhancements, integrates capital

  • Land Stewardship Plan Final 2023-11-07 Reduced

    Table 2 Ecological Baseline Data Components Used in the Land Stewardship Plan .................. 19 Table 3 LSP Recommendations and Site-Based Stewardship Actions .............................................. 26 Table 4 LSP Recommendations For Each MU .............................................................................................. 50 Table 5 Ecological Assessment Results ........................................................................................................... 51 Table 6 High-Value Tree Counts by Type and Location .......................................................................... 52 Table 7 Potential Site-Based Ecological Stewardship Actions .............................................................. 53 Table 8 Potential Site-Based Community Benefit Actions on MUs .................................................... 54 Table 9 LSP Prioritization on MUs Recommended for Ecological Use ............................................. 58 Table 10 LSP Objectives, Goals, Supporting Actions, and Implementation Timeline ................... 63 FIGURES Figure 1 LSP Recommendations Ecological Use Decision Tree ............................................................. 23 Figure 2 Green Seattle Partnership Tree-iage Matrix ................................................................................. 24 Figure 3 LSP Geographic Extent ........................................................................................................................... 30 Figure 4 2023 Land Use and Restrictive Areas .............................................................................................. 32 Figure 5 2021 Land Cover ....................................................................................................................................... 34 Figure 6 2021 Land Cover Summary .................................................................................................................. 35 Figure 7 2021 Land Cover Within Ecological Areas ..................................................................................... 36 Figure 8 Mapped Critical Areas ............................................................................................................................ 38 Figure 9 Habitat Corridors ...................................................................................................................................... 39 Figure 10 SEA Equity Index Scores for Each Equity Category ................................................................... 41 Figure 11 SEA Equity Index ....................................................................................................................................... 42 Figure 12 Heat Island Effect ...................................................................................................................................... 44 Figure 13 Community Benefit Areas ..................................................................................................................... 45 Figure 14 LSP Management Units ......................................................................................................................... 47 Figure 15 Stewardship Recommendations ........................................................................................................ 48 Figure 16 Stewardship Recommendations by Management Unit .......................................................... 49 Figure 17 Management Units Priority for Stewardship Actions ............................................................... 57