Botanic Gardens Management Contract Approved with Arboretum Foundation

The University of Washington Board of Regents approved an agreement consolidating Botanic Gardens operations with the Arboretum Foundation as contractor. The partnership is designed to reduce university risk and costs while enhancing programming. The Foundation will now provide operational management for these programs.

Document date · January 8, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Renewal

Not specified; future agreements with City of Seattle and further board governance structure to be determined.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

University of Washington Board of Regents Minutes January 2026

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Who was awarded the government contract by University Of Washington-Seattle Campus?

Arboretum Foundation was awarded this government contract by University Of Washington-Seattle Campus, as recorded on January 8, 2026.

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