We're Working With Businesses and Governments to Find Common Ground

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance works with businesses, government and individuals in voluntary partnership efforts to protect and preserve Puget Sound from harmful pollution.

KEY PARTNERSHIPS: 

Boatyard Stormwater Treatment Project

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance joined with the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) and the Department of Ecology in sponsoring a Boatyard Stormwater Treatment Technology Pilot Project.  Both the NMTA and Puget Soundkeeper Alliance had appealed the Boatyard Stormwater General Permit for the second time.  Read the Executive Summary for the three technologies tested in the study  OR Download the full report (pdf - 6 MB).  The Treatment Technology Cost Analysis is now available and may be used by the Department of Ecology to assist in the pending update of the General Boatyard Permit.

EnviroStars

The EnviroStars Cooperative is a five-county program that recognizes small businesses that are making efforts to prevent pollution and reduce hazardous waste.  More than 600 proactive businesses including dentists, auto repair shops, dry cleaners, and marinas have earned EnviroStars recognition.

PSA's role as an EnviroStars "Co Star" is to help expand the program to new counties and to new business sectors.

Read more about PSA's role in the EnviroStars Cooperative

Clean Marina Program

Clean Marina Washington was created in 2005 as an expansion of the EnviroStars program.  It is an incentive-based certification program in which marinas assess their operations and make improvements to better protect the environment.  When they reach the qualification standards set by the Clean Marina program they earn the right to fly the Clean Marina flag.

Read more about PSA's role in the Clean Marina Washington program

Volunteer Projects

Every year PSA partners with hundreds of volunteers and dozens of businesses, agencies and organizations to improve our waterways for wildlife and marine animals.

Highlights include: Waterway Cleanups, Habitat Restoration and Water Quality Monitoring.  >>>read more.

Educational Publications:

Sound Information: A Boaters Guide:  This 72-page  guide is distributed for free to boaters through local marinas, boat shows, boating supply stores, seminars and events.  Please contact the PSA office for copies of the Guide.  Funding is provided by Washington State Parks and Recreation.

Boat Repair Guide: A do It Yourself Guide to Boat Repair and the Environment:  This 24-page booklet contains detailed information on various processes in boat repair. To download the guide click here.  Recommended for anyone who works on their own boat, especially in boatyards.  Funding provided by BoatU.S.

Resource Manual for Pollution Prevention in Marinas:  Intended for marina managers.  Originally published by PSA in 1995, this manual was revised by the Department of Ecology in 1998 and is now the official state resource on the subject.  Available on line through the Department of Ecology.