Environmental Stewardship

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The Port of Anacortes is dedicated to developing and managing facilities and services which stimulate economic development for our community while balancing our responsibility to preserve the environment and maintain quality of life for our community.

The Port of Anacortes is committed to protecting and enhancing the natural environment through implementation of a proactive environmental program of prevention, remediation and education.

Our strategies encompass:

  • The development and implementation of preventative measures to lessen the possibility of environmental damage or degradation
  • The identification and rehabilitation of environmental damages or degradation on Port properties
  • The orientation and education of staff, tenants and the general public regarding environmental requirements and issues

2019 to 2021 Greenhouse Gas Inventory

The Port of Anacortes (Port) conducted a (GHG) inventory in 2022 to develop a baseline of emissions associated with the Port’s operations. Establishing baseline emissions is the first step in setting reduction targets and will inform operational improvements. Overall, the Port’s Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions dropped from 878 MT CO2e[1] to 292 MT CO2e between 2019 and 2021. For complete details of the Port’s efforts to track and quantify our GHG emissions, please review the results in the link below.

Results of POA GHG Inventory FINAL_20220830_report format

Are you a researcher or educator that wants to use the Port of Anacortes as a natural laboratory or research site? If so, please contact Kevin Anderson (kevin.anderson@portofancortes.com) at the Port of Anacortes to learn more.