Coalition Challenges Latest CAFO Permits
Ecology’s rewrite of industrial dairy permits endangers public health; threatens waterways, aquifers, ecosystems across the …
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EPA Reinstates Science-Based Water Quality Standards
A victory for Washington’s water quality standards to protect public health, but more is needed …
Electron Dam Can No Longer Flout Pollution Elimination Guidelines
Consent decree holds Electron Hydro accountable to Washington State Department of Ecology clean water oversight; …
Court Rules on No Discharge Zone, Blocking Vessels From Dumping Sewage Into Puget Sound
Decision upholds Puget Sound ‘No Discharge Zone,’ keeping ship and boat sewage out of water, …
Bill Introduced to Modernize Washington’s Recycling System
RENEW Recycling Act bill would modernize our recycling system and reduce waste FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: …
Ecology Issues Permit Placing Washington Waters and Human Health at Greater Risk
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance Files Appeal Seeking Stronger Controls, Sooner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 22, 2021 …
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 …
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 …