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Welcome to Extraordinary Olympia! A new way to experience Public Works projects, City staff, local officials, and fellow citizens.

Connect with Sustainability:

We hope this show will help you connect with sustainability, and the inspiring world around us. Public Works employees not only support systems for an extraordinary Olympia, they work hard every day to make a difference in your community. Striving for balance and harmony between people and nature.

Put Sustainability into Action:

We work hard every day to put sustainability into action. Join us and learn what is happening in your community and how you can join Public Works in our efforts to make Olympia the "greenest Capitol City on the planet."

Watch our show online:

Below is a listing of our current shows.

• Water a Precious Resource
• Sustainable Construction featured on Extraordinary Olympia
• Zero Waste featured on Extraordinary Olympia

Streaming Videos:

Below is a list of other videos produced by Public Works.

• Organics video featuring our new organics program.
• Public Work Recruitment video featuring Public Works employees.

Drinking Water Messages:

The below 40-60 second public service announcements were produced by Public Works Drinking Water Utility in partnership with Thurston Community Television. Updated in August 2008.

• Conservatation - Oudoor Leaks
• Conservation - Outdoor Watering:
• Water Quality - Bottled vs Tap Water:
• Water Quality - Drinking Water a Great Value
• Water Quality - Source to Tap
• Water Qualtiy - McAllister Springs
• Wellhead Protection - What is an Aquifer
• Wellead Projection - Think Twice Before You Weed and Feed

We Want to Hear From You: If you have suggestions on how we can improve, we would love to hear from you. Just email us at publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us.