The Port of Vancouver is enhancing local ecosystems by installing 500 square feet of floating treatment wetlands, populated with native plants, to filter stormwater pollutants and heavy metals in the Terminal 4 pond. Additionally, the Terminal 1 dock rebuild incorporates environmental safeguards like fish-friendly gravel and bubble curtains to protect fish and improve aquatic habitat in the Columbia River. The waterfront development project also features educational displays designed to highlight the broader Columbia River watershed.
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Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners · Apr 14, 2026 · 53:09–53:18 · Watch on CVTV ↗
Keywords: wetlands watershed habitat
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52:07 and we began the new dock construction. LPC began their mixed use residential buildings, and that will be completed this spring. And then as we advance design for the public market, that will begin construction anticipated in 2028. We also have the Daniels Way Plaza, and lots five and six will be anticipated once the completion of the I-5 bridge, as well as the other projects at terminal one are finished. Next slide. We're very proud, as Matt mentioned earlier, of a lot of the environmental commitments and sustainability features that we have, including those at terminal one. Terminal one is a LEED. That's a leadership in energy and environmental design site. It's a LEED Gold neighborhood. And the environmental features are not limited just to its buildings, but also in everything from native common area plantings to access to multimodal transportation options. Other features that you see up on the slide are things like bird safe windows, sensitive lightings to project measures like fish friendly gravel or fish
53:05 mix placed on the bank, and bubble curtains for the dock rebuild to protect fish and to improve aquatic habitat. Next slide. So digging into the projects a little bit, the Vancouver landing area was one of the first projects at terminal one. And this project included phase one improvements to the Renaissance Trail behind the AC Hotel, a new rotary way historical walkway that was funded in part by a generous donation from the Vancouver Rotary Foundation. This is the largest donation ever from their club and was part of their 100 year celebration as they had been meeting at or near the site for most of their 100 year history. The new and improved landing also includes features that highlight the Columbia River watershed, historical displays honoring labor and the history of our river economy, as well as fun Vancouver Easter eggs and a nod to our sister city partnership, which I'm very fond of Joyo Japan. Last year, students from Washington State University-- go Cougs-- expect something a little louder, Ryan, but that's OK. Thanks.
54:04 From their digital technology and culture program, built an interactive vignette application that allows visitors to blend virtual and real to learn even more about our area past, present, and future. Next slide, please. The Renaissance Trail is another important project
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direct keyword 53:09–53:18 wetlands, watershed, habitat
eatures that you see up on the slide are things like bird safe windows, sensitive lightings to project measures like fish friendly gravel or fish mix placed on the bank, and bubble curtains for the dock rebuild to protect fish and to improve aquatic habitat. Next slide. So digging into the projects a little bit, the Vancouver landing area was one of the first projects at terminal one. And this project included phase one improvements to the Renaissance Trail behind the AC Hotel, a new rotary way