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SITUATION
Rayonier owns a former mill site in Port Angeles, Washington that is classified as a clean-up site under the Washington State Model Toxic Control Act (MTCA). After years of being “stuck” in conflict with the Department of Ecology over the clean-up, and having no presence in the local community, Rayonier hired Gallatin to assess the lay of the land, develop a strategy to re-engage with the Port Angeles community, and move the clean-up process forward with Ecology.

STRATEGY
Develop and implement a comprehensive, qualitative survey of attitudes and perceptions of Rayonier and the mill site in Port Angeles. From the survey develop recommendations to re-engage in the community. Provide on the ground and on-going local political analysis and advice to Rayonier. Advise Rayonier on Ecology perceptions and processes.

OUTCOME
Rayonier has successfully re-engaged with the Port Angeles community and in 2010 Rayonier and Ecology signed an Agreed Order to clean-up the former mill site.