PNWA welcomes Tereza Edwards, new Administrative Assistant

PNWA is pleased to announce that Tereza Edwards has joined our team as the association's Administrative Assistant. Tereza's role will be to assist the PNWA membership and staff, plan PNWA events, and prepare communication materials. She has extensive administrative and event planning experience and previously worked in development at several other organizations in Portland.

Little Goose navigation lock now in service

PNWA is pleased to announce that Little Goose navigation lock returned to service as of 4:30 pm on Monday, April 21st.  As previously reported, during the routine March maintenance closure the Walla Walla District of the Corps identified increased cracking in the gudgeon arm of the downstream gate's south leaf.  The gudgeons are essentially the upper hinge of the gate and carry the majority of the gate's weight.  After full evaluation, it was determined that the lock could not operate safely in this condition and a new gudgeon assembly had to be installed. 

The repair took place during an extremely expedited timeline, as the Walla Walla District had been leaning forward and previously ordered replacement parts for the gudgeon.  The repairs were originally scheduled to take place during the next extended closure in FY2017, however the crack was growing faster than anticipated.  PNWA commends the Corps on a job well done and is extremely pleased that the system is now fully operational.  For more information on this issue, please visit the Walla Walla District website.   

Happy Earth Day! 2014 Member Environmental Highlights

PNWA members have been active on many environmental initiatives over the past year. Here are some snapshots of recent highlights that were submitted by our members. Click here to view the full document.

• Foss Maritime is currently partnering with Sandia National Laboratories on a project to bring hydrogen fuel cell technology to marine applications.
• Hart Crowser scientists and engineers served on a variety of environmental working groups that provide technical input to support environmental stewardship.
• The Port of Camas-Washougal celebrated Earth Day by holding an event focused on recycling and proper garbage disposal.
• The Port of Everett has successfully completed the upland soil cleanup for the Everett Shipyard, clearing the path for future economic development.
• The Port of Kalama partnered with the Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group on the Lower Kalama River Tidal Design Project to restore critical habitat for ESA-listed salmonids.
• The Port of Longview worked with the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife on an innovative approach to mitigation credit accrual during the permit process for the redevelopment of the Continental Grain Facility berth.
• The Port of Newport's recreational marina in South Beach is certified by the Oregon State Marine Board under the state's Clean Marina Program.
• The Port of Portland is preparing to finish repowering the Dredge Oregon in 2014, which will replace its aging engines with new models that burn less fuel and reduce particulate emissions by 80 percent. 
• Through their capital development projects, the Port of Seattle removed over 70,000 creosote pilings, enhancing almost 32 acres of habitat.    
• The Port of Skagit developed a Storm Water Management Program that includes approximately 1,800 acres of Port-owned land and protects downstream water quality.
• Over the past 25 years, the Port of Tacoma has cleaned up over 450 acres of contaminated industrial land and 300 acres of sediment along waterways, and restored more than 100 acres of habitat.
• To promote renewable energy, the Port of Vancouver continued to purchase wind energy certificates equivalent to 100 percent of its annual electricity energy consumption, which they have been doing since 2011.
• PNGC Power provides operational and management expertise to the Coffin Butte Resource Project located north of Corvallis, OR, which generates 5.66 megawatts of clean, renewable power from landfill gas, a natural by-product of solid waste.
• Tidewater Barge Lines has embarked on a new build program which will add three new tugboats to its fleet in 2014/15. These state-of-the-art vessels provide upgraded environmental standards for cleaner emissions and a lower environmental impact.

PNWA is proud to support its members as they identify innovative ways to protect and restore the environment while delivering trade, transportation, and energy solutions for the Pacific Northwest.

The Port of Astoria is seeking candidates for the Executive Director position, the new deadline for applications is May 15th. Click here to view the job posting, including information about the port and application process. Interested candidates should submit their application to admin@portofastoria.com.

The World Trade Center of Tacoma is also seeking an Executive Director, and the deadline for applications has been extended until April 28th. To view the job announcement, visit their website. Interested candidates should contact searchcommittee@wtcta.org.