Project overview
This project will build a stormwater treatment facility beneath the north end of the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge. This facility will capture, carry, and clean stormwater runoff from I-5 by removing harmful pollutants before the water flows into the ship canal.
What to expect
The project is currently in planning phase to develop concepts that enhance stormwater runoff treatment from existing roads and infrastructure with an emphasis on green infrastructure retrofits. The project concept must prioritize benefits to salmon recovery and ecosystem health, reducing toxic pollution, and addressing health disparities. The project team is evaluating existing conditions of the project area and engaging with the community to determine values, impacts and design considerations to ensure the design maximizes value to the public.
Environmental justice assessment
An Environmental Justice Assessment (EJA) will be completed for this project. These assessments are conducted for significant agency action (SAAs) that could harm the environment or impact how environmental benefits are distributed to overburdened communities (OBCs) or vulnerable populations (VPs). An EJA guides decision-making to ensure fair distribution of environmental benefits, reduce environmental harms and address disparities in both environmental and health outcomes. Meaningful engagement with affected communities is a crucial aspect of this process.
