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Commenting open: October 09, 2026 11:59AM PT - November 09, 2026 11:59PM PT.

Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

Ecology and DES invite the public to review and comment on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project.


You can review the SEIS online: https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/separ/Main/SEPA/Record.aspx?SEPANumber=202604136


The SEIS is also available at Ecology's Southwest Region Office; Timberland Libraries in Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and West Olympia; and the Washington State Library.


This draft SEIS evaluates the potential environmental impact of updated design elements. Updated project design elements since the 2022 Final EIS include:

  • Replacement of the utility and pedestrian bridge at Marathon Park
  • A new berm and elevated trail at Heritage Park
  • A new berm at Tumwater Historic Brewery
  • Protection of the BNSF railroad bridge
  • Refined design for river channel dredging and habitat areas, the Fifth Avenue Bridge and roadway, and recreational elements  


The SEIS also evaluates the "No Action Alternative," wherein the proposed project would not move forward. 


For more information, visit the project website: https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/regional-work/southwest-region/deschutes-estuary-restoration



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Public comment is open until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2026.

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Next Steps: After the comment period closes, Ecology and DES will review all comments. We will prepare the Final SEIS, expected next year. Agencies may use the SEIS when they make permit decisions for the project.


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