Thank you for your interest in the Port of Olympia’s work to restore Budd Inlet. We have made exciting progress as we explore the best way to clean up contaminated sediments and restore the ecological health of Budd Inlet.
Port Successfully Completes Phase 1 of Budd Inlet Sediment Sampling
An important milestone has been achieved in the cleanup and restoration of Budd Inlet! The first phase of sediment sampling was completed at the end of February. Those who live in or spend time in Olympia may have noticed the 30-foot research vessel in Budd Inlet’s East Bay. The vessel and its crew of experts launched on January 8 to collect samples from over 100 targeted sites in East Bay over the course of seven weeks. Those samples have been sent to an accredited lab for chemical analysis.
Depending on funding, the plan is to conduct the second phase of research, which is in the West Bay of Budd Inlet, by late summer of 2024. The sampling process will help lay the groundwork for cleaning up and restoring Budd Inlet. Through this process, the Port will gather detailed information about the type, extent, and distribution of contaminated sediment in Budd Inlet. This research builds on sampling completed in 2013, providing up-to-date and more comprehensive data.
For more information, view FAQs about the research vessel and read the news release.
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