The Washington Public Ports Association was formed by the Legislature in 1961. WPPA promotes the interests of the port community through education and advocacy.
ICYMI- We issued a press release on Friday reacting to the Lower Snake River Dams Benefit Replacement, which overstates the benefits and underestimates the costs of dam breaching: https://t.co/LBwx6vOVtN
Congratulations to @SteveTharinger, recipient of the 2022 Compass Award for his work on behalf of not only the ports in the 24th district, but ports across the state in his role as Chair of the House Capital Budget Committee. Press release here: https://t.co/yTSWx9fQdA
Please join us in congratulating the incredible work of the @PortofEverett's environmental team for the Bay Wood Shoreline restoration & cleanup, winning them the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award: https://t.co/TR6oBstSOX
The @PortBellingham's innovative partnership with local community groups to create a fun space for residents to gather and enjoy the outdoors has earned them the 2022 Creative Partnership Award. Learn more about this exciting project here: https://t.co/8kZ4v1Gpw8
Congrats to @RepBoehnke, winner of the 2022 Compass Award, for, as @PortOfBenton Exec Director Howard explains, "a well-deserved recognition to @RepBoehnke along with @WATruckingAssn's Sheri Call in forming the Supply Chain Caucus..." more here: https://t.co/ZkgthxHADX
A big congratulations to the Port of Woodland on their 2022 Job Creator of the Year Award. Their planning efforts have created jobs now, and jobs for the future. Read the full press release here: https://t.co/U9GLGtXOuS
We are pleased to announce the @Port_Longview has won our 2022 Community Engagement award for their beautifully designed and immersive Centennial celebration campaign. Join us in congratulating their efforts! https://t.co/q5twUrOeZb
In this month's "Knowing the Waters" column by WPPA Counsel Frank Chmelik, our own Senior Director of Trade & Transportation Chris Herman guest writes all about freight-focused port transportation projects for ports: https://t.co/cM4EHh1wXP
Are you looking for a new career opportunity working on behalf of Washington's ports? Do you (or someone you know) have great customer service skills? If so, check out WPPA's job opening for a Member Engagement Manager: https://t.co/oUTq7SaFj1
In this month's Knowing the Waters, WPPA Counsel Frank Chmelik looks at how supply chain challenges have impacted port projects across the state- and what to do about it: https://t.co/f0ErJ983Bb
PNWA member, @PortofOlympia and the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation are seeking community input on draft plans for the new Maritime Washington National Heritage Area.
Visit https://t.co/LEkNQ5hOfr to walk through the plan's key points or review the full plan.
Our #TransportationThursday vlog is back, and WPPA's Senior Director of Trade & Transpo Chris Herman has details for ports about what's in the #MoveAheadWA package & how to get involved...even as early as tomorrow @ 8AM: https://t.co/kP6TAM4rpv
We've looked at the #MoveAheadWA transportation package with a port-focused lens. Take a look at our infographic explaining where the $ comes from, and where it goes- or doesn't go: https://t.co/7TIQZm72vi