Portfolio

Client: San Juan County Marine Resources Committee Case Study: Peak facilitated a two-day workshop sponsored by the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee that considered the economic, social, and environmental impacts of an oil spill in the San Juan Islands. The workshop attracted over 70 participants representing residents and representatives from local, state, federal, and…

Client: San Juan County, WA Case Study: Peak conducted an education and awareness campaign regarding recycling behaviors and the need for clean recycling. We fielded staff members at the County Transfer Station in two seasons over ten weekends to educate users about how to improve the recyclability of their commingled waste. Over a year, staff…

Client: City of Bellingham, WA Case Study: Peak partnered with Shew Design to create a self-guided interactive website featuring five tours at select city locations with maps, photo collection, and interpretive stormwater information. As directed by the City of Bellingham we created an interactive stormwater education tool focused on a variety of effective stormwater management…

Client: City of Bellingham, WA Case Study: Peak worked closely with HDR and City of Bellingham staff to develop and carry out a community engagement process in support of the City of Bellingham Surface and Stormwater Comprehensive Plan Update. Under the direction of City staff, our public outreach work included creating a page on the…

Client: Snohomish County, Sustainable Lands Strategy Case Study: Peak facilitated the Executive Committee, coordinated with the Stillaguamish and Lower Skykomish Integration Teams, and facilitated the Communications Group with outreach and community engagement. The Snohomish County Sustainable Lands Strategy, established in 2010, worked to address the conflict between the dual mandates of preserving farmland and protecting…

Client: Whatcom County, WA Case Study: Peak partnered with The Watershed Company to lead public open houses and gather public input for Whatcom County’s review of its Shoreline Master Program. As a result, the County stays current with changes in laws and rules, remains consistent with other County plans and regulations, and is responsive to…