b'FOGHORN FOCUS WSF has been removingmanagement practices are working, that there are no spills, andtoperformpreventativemaintenance.Muchofthe creosote-treated woodwork associated with these inspections has traditionally been done on paper and therefore never resulted in useful data during preservation that could be used to surface ongoing issues and to plan con-tinuous improvement efforts. According to Kevin Bartoy, and improvement projectsWashington State Ferries chief sustainability officer, We are now working on the beta version of an electronic version at their terminals of an inspection form that will allow us to generate data that and says that, to date, is geo referenced so we can search the data, look for patterns, and try to be proactive in our stormwater management.they have removed overWSF has identified other potential sources of water contam-13,000 tons of creosote,ination within their system. One is legacy creosote-treated wood which is used for such things as pilings. Creosote replacing it with comes from the distillation of tar and is used as a preserva-tive for wood; however, it leaches into the water and is toxic materials such as steel for many birds, amphibians, mammals, and fish, including forage fish and the salmon which feed on them. WSF has and concrete.been removing creosote-treated wood during preservation At locations like the Tahlequah Terminal, WSF has replaced concrete and creosote bulkheads with soft shores which create habitats for wildlife while still controlling erosion. FOGHORN 24'