Projects, Plans, & Initiatives

Environmental Remediation

The Port of Skagit takes great pride in our record of stimulating employment and generating commerce in Skagit County while being responsible stewards of the properties we control and manage.

Our work at the SWIFT Center to responsibly clean-up legacy environmental concerns began before we took ownership of the property. Working with consultants to fully understand the scope of work, the areas of concern, and sound clean-up methods to employ were key aspects in the collaborative planning process. Clean-up of the campus continues, under the direction and oversight of the state Department of Ecology.

Binding Site Plan

A Master Binding Site Plan has been prepared which divides the SWIFT Center into Divisions 1 through 9 for development, Tracts A and B for open space and recreation, and Tract C for private roads and utilities. It is anticipated that each Division will be further subdivided into lots in the future.

Recent Projects

NWIRC

The NW Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC) is an organization that works with entrepreneurs and inventors in Northwest Washington to identify the strategy, tools, and community resources needed to bring their products and business ideas to life. The Port of Skagit worked with NWIRC on the development of the IRC Lab-SWIFT on the campus to provide mentorship, work space and opportunities for entrepreneurs and inventors, which opened in October 2025.