Seattle brightwater project

Our programs connect school science curriculum to watersheds and other built and natural systems in or near the communities where students live. They have been designed in partnership with local school districts to support Next Generation Science Standards and specific science units. We strive to make sure all students are valued, respected, and included in our programs. Based on our experience as well as on research in the field, we know that incorporating both student experiences and locally-based topics increases student engagement and learning.

To help us meet the needs of all students, we aim to respond to the different issues, interests, and concerns that come up during a program, including by:. Learn more about our approach to culturally responsive teaching here. Due to COVID, we are not currently running education programs at Brightwater, though we are thrilled to be able to offer several community events throughout the summer!

Please reach out to Derek Jones at derekj islandwood. Our four-hour programs at the King County Brightwater Center in Woodinville bring classroom learning to life, engaging students in experiential and project-based fieldwork that appeals to diverse learning styles.

In this field program, students investigate the role of freshwater ecosystems in their communities. They develop an understanding of who and what lives in and around our ponds, how people use, impact, and change them, and how the ponds help us manage stormwater. This program incorporates Next Generation Science Standards.

What happens to this borrowed water after we use it in our homes, schools and businesses? In this unit, students will learn how the choices they make on a daily basis impact the water cycle. The Humans and the Water Cycle program is designed for classes that are studying human impacts on the water cycle, wastewater, water use, urban infrastructure, and STEM careers.

This program involves a tour of the Brightwater Treatment Plant and is only for students aged 9 and up. Hard hats and vests will be provided for students. Closed-toe shoes are required for this program. In this field program, students actively engage in the engineering design process to tackle stormwater engineering problems. Topics including erosion, deposition, stormwater, and environmental engineering. They are designed to last for four hours and can accommodate a maximum of 60 students.

For questions regarding registration, please contact KayLani Siplin at kaylanis islandwood. For questions related to already scheduled programs, you can reach out to Derek Jones at derekj islandwood. This outdoor field study applies Next Generation Science Standards engineering practices to a local stormwater site in Seattle. Students investigate how engineers have attempted to solve stormwater problems by using models, they test how those solutions are working, and they consider the needs of stakeholders.

This program is available in three outdoor locations around the city and is made possible thanks to the support of Seattle Public Utilities. Locations : A stormwater infrastructure site as close to your school as possible. Locations for include:.

Cost: Free! This program is fully funded for schools in Seattle by Seattle Public Utilities. Please contact Celina Steiger at celinas islandwood. IslandWood acknowledges that we live and work on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish people, who have been stewards of this region's land and waters since time immemorial, and who continue to protect these lands and waters for future generations, as promised by the Point Elliott Treaty of , the Treaty of Point No Point of , and the Treaty of Medicine Creek of Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly.

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It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Day Programs in Seattle and at Brightwater. Program Highlights. Our School Day Programs: Are designed to support schools and teacher. Reinforce and build upon the student learning that occurs in both formal and informal settings Broaden the idea of environment to include urban systems Emphasize human impacts on ecosystems Strive to be learner-centered, culturally-responsive, and adaptable to the participants and the needs of their community.

Culturally Responsive Teaching. To help us meet the needs of all students, we aim to respond to the different issues, interests, and concerns that come up during a program, including by: Shifting course to focus more on a related topic or issue brought up by the students.

Pausing the program to address comments or behavior that are racist, sexist, ableist or otherwise negatively impact others. Changing activities to adapt to the energy levels or physical needs of the students. Programs at Brightwater Due to COVID, we are not currently running education programs at Brightwater, though we are thrilled to be able to offer several community events throughout the summer!

The report and memo referenced in the addendum are available here. Addendum 1 , issued January 27, Cover letter 32KB. Foreword 17KB. Fact sheet 67KB. Acronyms and abbreviations 19KB.

Table of contents 20KB. Summary responses to comments KB. Individual responses to comments Changes in the supplemental EIS text made in response to comments 5. Glossary 84KB. Distribution List 28KB. Errata 28KB. The May 4, , public hearing transcript 56KB.

Cover letter 26KB. Foreword 44KB. Fact sheet 60KB. Acronyms 15KB. Table of contents, list of tables and figures 37KB. Chapter 1 — Introduction 1. Chapter 2 — Seismic background and context 1.

Chapter 4 — Worst-case earthquake scenarios assumed in the impacts analysis 1. Chapter 5 — Environmental impacts if a major earthquake were to damage Brightwater facilities and mitigation of impacts 1. Scenario tables 79KB. Distribution list 31KB. Appendix A — Surface-fault-rupture hazard evaluation Appendix B — Revised probabilistic seismic hazard analyses 3. Appendix C — Building code regulations and seismic studies used in the structural design of the Brightwater facilities KB.

Appendix D — Emergency overflow surface water impacts analysis KB. Appendix E — Analysis of flooding and water quality effects in Little Bear Creek following a major earthquake 2.

Note: though not issued as part of the draft supplemental EIS, an appendix G has been added — see above under: "Changes in the supplemental EIS text made in response to comments". Treatment plant — approach to seismic design. Note: this memo has been updated and the updated version, above, was posted on this web site on Jan. Changes have been made on the following pages:.

In addition, a footer has been added to the updated document. Otherwise, the remainder of the document is unchanged. This report and memo are referenced in Brightwater final EIS addendum no.

Report figures , pages 5. Appendix A - Trenching investigations of the proposed buildings 3. Appendix B - Radiocarbon dating results 75 KB. Appendix C - Liquefaction article 4. Appendix E - Comments relevant to Dr.

WTD Division Directory. Capital projects Completed projects. Brightwater plant test May Video length: 17 seconds Installation of membrane bioreactor filters MBRs at the treatment plant April Video length: 2 minutes, 32 seconds.

Earth week at Brightwater Center April Video length: 2 minutes, 4 seconds Smooth sailing for Brightwater outfall pipelines September Part 1 — the first outfall pipeline was submerged on September 10, Part 2 — the second outfall pipeline was submerged on September 12, Brightwater Treatment Plant introduces tunneling equipment September Video length: 1 minute, 46 seconds Take a tour of the Brightwater habitat restoration April Video length: 4 minute, 16 seconds.

The county also issued five addenda to the EIS to provide additional information or analysis that does not substantially change the analysis of significant impacts and alternatives in the Final EIS. This provided new information and its relationship to the Brightwater Treatment Plant site and evaluated the significant adverse environmental impacts that could result if an earthquake were to occur on the Southern Whidbey Island Fault and damage treatment plant facilities.

On July 27, the King County Executive reaffirmed the county's choice of the Route 9 treatment plant and th St conveyance alternative for the Brightwater project. A notice of action was issued for this action on August 11, The Court's decision directed the superior court to prohibit the hearing examiner from conducting an appeal of the adequacy of the SEIS that was filed on the project.

What is included in the Final EIS The first three chapters included in Volume 1 contain a project description, comparison of alternatives, background, and summary of impacts and mitigation measures. Final EIS volumes Summary 1. Background 2. Description and comparison of alternatives 8. Earth 3. Air 1. Water resources 3. Plants, animals, and wetlands 8. Energy and natural resources 1.

Environmental health 1. Noise and vibration 1. Land and shoreline use 2. Aesthetics 5. Light and glare 1. Recreation 1. Cultural resources 1.

Transportation 4. Public services and utilities 2. Appendices for chapter 2, background 2-A. Population and flow analysis 5. Portal screening level 1 and 2 documentation 37MB 2-C. Portal 19 screening level 3 documentation 2. Project description: treatment plant 11MB 3-B. Project description: conveyance 51MB 3-C. Project description: outfall 26MB 3-D.

Reclaimed water technology review and evaluation of potential water reuse opportunities 25MB 3-E. Flow management and safety relief point 3.