01/07/2026
I love this! The Port of Vancouver USA is a wonderful example of how economic development and environmental stewardship can work hand-in-hand, and this story is a literal example of the interplay.
In late May, a swarm of honeybees congregated on a stack of rebar in the dock construction staging area around lunchtime. Even with the demands of a busy construction schedule, port construction inspector Ron Williams recognized the need to quickly pause work and contact the Port of Vancouver USA environmental team. The bees were quickly and safely relocated.
Terminal 1 was abuzz recently, and not solely due to the replacement dock construction nearing its final stages. In late May, a swarm of honeybees congregated on a stack of rebar in the dock construction staging area around lunchtime. Even with the demands of a busy construction schedule, port const...