About 40 people met to discuss the impact of those listings and to review a proposal for saving the listed species. The idea is to protect salmon while continuing to allow important urban activities. The Tri-County effort is unique in its attempt to implement ESA in urban areas. Michael Aoki-Kramer of DCLU and Lucia Athens of Seattle Public Utilities explained the rating system, which later may be applied to private construction. This will be good for the environment and workers.
Emphasis is on low life-cycle cost.
This is part of a larger sustainability initiative in Seattle.