Category 4: Environmental Protection and Enhancements Merit Award
2002 Indian Creek Stormwater Facility, Olympia, Washington
Indian Creek Stormwater Facility,
Olympia, Washington
Designer:
City of Olympia, Olympia, WA
Contractor:
City of Olympia, Olympia, WA
Washington State Department of Transportation, Olympia, WA
The facility used the authority granted under the state's Stormwater Act of 1996 to integrate innovations in the bioengineering design with cultural traditions. As a result, the facility serves as a tranquil escape in the urban environment while treating stormwater runoff. Thousands of native plants were reintroduced to the site.