I am thrilled to share an upcoming workshop series with you, Community Envisioned Deschutes Estuary (CEDE). This 7-part workshop series will collaboratively build a shared vision of the community’s role in a restored Deschutes Estuary. The series will be centered around themes expanding beyond the physical design of the restored Deschutes, including sustainable development, education, pollution, and stewardship. Local artist Carrie Ziegler will perform graphic note-taking throughout the series, and produce a final rendering of our collectively defined vision for a restored Deschutes Estuary community. The piece will be displayed and shared with the public at Spring Arts Walk 2025. CEDE will integrate the estuary restoration project into the fabric of the Olympia, to enhance shared benefits and interconnectivity with local projects and the spirit of the community. 

Workshop Schedule

  • Intro Session
  • – January 14 –  6:30-8:30pm at the Olympia Center
    • History, present moment, estuary restoration, & series intent
  • Sustainable Development
  • – January 28 – 6:30-8:30pm at the Olympia Center
    • Development pressure on the watershed & opportunities for sustainability
  • Education & Youth Engagement
  • – February 11 – 6:30-8:30pm at the Olympia Center
    • Estuarine educational opportunities & synergies
  • Pollution
  • – February 25 – 6:30-8:30pm at the Olympia Center
    • Pollutants & solutions in the watershed (panel discussion)
  • Stewardship
  • – March 11 – 6:30-8:30pm at the Olympia Center
    • Building relationships with the landscape through stewardship, recreation, and other cultural uses
  • Defining Future Direction
  • – March 25 – 6:30-8:30pm at the Olympia Center
    • Wrap-up of discussions, highlighting key themes, and identifying the way forward
  • Drop-In at Spring Arts Walk
  • – April 25 & 26 – Downtown Olympia Display TBA
    • Taking our discussions to the people on the street