Discovery Speaker Series: Saving the Nisqually Delta
Schedule
Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Olympia Timberland Library | Olympia, WA
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About the presentation: The Nisqually Delta is one of the country’s last unspoiled estuaries. Janine Gates, author of Saving the Nisqually Delta, will present a slide show and discussion about the historical pressures applied by ports, counties, cities, and corporations to industrialize the Nisqually Delta. Citizen activism saved it from those threats, but today, the Nisqually Delta is still at risk. Janine will discuss key moments in Washington State environmental history and ongoing issues related to the ecological integrity of the Nisqually Delta. Who will step up and save the Nisqually Delta now?
About the speaker:
Freelance journalist and photographer Janine Gates lives in Olympia, Washington. Janine began her business, Little Hollywood, in 2009. From 2009 - 2019, Janine wrote over 500 articles for her blog, Little Hollywood. Her stories highlighted issues in the public interest, land use investigations, and local history. An active grandmother of two, Janine is self-employed as a caregiver for seniors and their families. She graduated from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Community Development.
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Where is it happening?
Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501-1307, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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