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November 21, 2024
DES led development of the interlocal agreement in partnership with the Squaxin Island Tribe, the cities of Olympia and Tumwater, Thurston County, Port of Olympia, and LOTT Clean Water Alliance. All are members of the project's Funding and Governance Work Group.
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News and updates

October 30, 2024
As construction on the expansion of the Joel Pritchard State Library on the West Capitol Campus continues, DES will get an assist from a 188-foot-tall tower crane expected to remain in place until early 2026.
August 16, 2024
DES hosting hybrid public meeting to share design features.

Success stories

Learn how DES helped the city increase its plant capacity, also making it cleaner and safer for the community and environment.
Learn how DES helped the Washington State Department of Commerce lease a net-zero office space for its Spokane-based business operations.
The Department of Natural Resourced turned to DES to find a space to better accommodate hardworking firefighters.

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