Washington’s new bag law takes effect, reducing plastic pollution and waste
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 29, 2021 Contacts: Pam Clough, Environment Washington, pclough@environmentwashington.org, (215) 431-7104 Giovanni …
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Action Alert: Comment now on the draft Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit
Excess nutrient discharges from human sources are polluting watersheds and waterways around the nation, including …
Governor Inslee sets Oct 1 as the start date for Washington’s new bag law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2021Contacts:Pam Clough, Environment Washington, pclough@environmentwashington.org, (215) 431-7104Giovanni Severino, Latino Community …
EPA Agrees to Reevaluate Trump-era Washington State Water Quality Rollbacks
“EPA’s course-correction is a vital step forward, and couldn’t be more timely,” said Sean Dixon, Executive Director at Puget Soundkeeper. “Communities around the state rely on these water quality standards to ensure their fish and shellfish resources can thrive and are safe to eat. When the standard for safety is lowered, real lives — and livelihoods — are put at risk.”
Black Diamond Coal Mine Agrees to Permanent Closure
Litigation settlement with Puget Soundkeeper will end seven years of illegal water pollution activities at …
Clean Water Act Victory in the Washington State Court of Appeals
Soundkeeper and Partners Successful in their Challenge of a Statewide Agricultural Permit Today is a landmark day …
Washington Appellate Court Rejects State’s Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Permits, Finds State Failed to Protect Water Quality and Account for Climate Change
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2021 Contacts: Katelyn Kinn, Puget Soundkeeper, 920-782-0114, katelyn@pugetsoundkeeper.org Helen Reddout, Community Association …
Cancelled: Seattle Summer Clean Up Series for 6/26
Due to the excessive heat warning in effect from 2pm today (6/25) to 9pm Monday …
Pollution Lawsuits Result in Financial Penalties. Can that Money Be Used to Heal?
Puget Soundkeeper recently resolved two Clean Water Act lawsuits, sending a total of $415,000 to local …
Two New Soundkeeper Settlements Prevent Future Harm to Local Waterways, Seek to Repair Existing Environmental Injustice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 21, 2021 Media Contact: Katelyn Kinn, Puget Soundkeeper Staff Attorney …