News Release: 5/22/2025

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May 22, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port of Skagit Honored with Two Awards

Burlington, WA—The Port of Skagit has received two awards from different organizations this month, recognizing their work on important projects at the Port’s marina and airport.

 The Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) honored the Port of Skagit with the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award for the Vessel Turn-in Program the Port hosted at the La Conner Marina last summer.  The Port partnered with several different agencies to coordinate and host the event including Dept of Natural Resources, Dept of Ecology, Skagit County, Swinomish Tribe, NW Straits and others.  Through this program, 49 derelict vessels and more than 109 tons of materials were safely deconstructed and recycled at La Conner Maritime Services and are no longer a threat to the safety or health of our environment, waterways or marine habitat. 

 In addition, the Washington Airport Management Association (WAMA) recognized the Port with the 2025 WAMA Project of the Year award for several major construction projects at Skagit Regional Airport.  The rehabilitation of Runway 04/22 on the crosswind side of the airfield, along with the rehabilitation of Taxiway A and the main apron were among the major projects completed by the Port last summer. 

“Receiving awards from two esteemed organizations like WPPA and WAMA is both an honor and a confirmation that the Port of Skagit is performing important work within our community,” stated Port of Skagit Commissioner Melanie Mankamyer.  “Not only are these projects helping to deliver the Port’s mission, they are investments in two very important areas of our work:  environmental stewardship and developing economic opportunities in the Skagit Valley.” 

 The mission of the Port of Skagit is Working Together for the Greater Good of the Skagit Valley.  The Port focusses much of its efforts on public infrastructure that supports job creation and economic opportunities at each of its five main properties: Skagit Regional Airport, Bayview Business Park, La Conner Marina, SWIFT Center and the soon-to-be developed Watershed Business Park.

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