The story of Strawberry Creek
“In a lot of places the stream is just invisible,” said Carin Anderson, the Backyard …
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Clean water advocates win major victory to protect aquatic species from toxic wastewater discharge
“Without this ruling, wastewater from these facilities would have polluted critically important habitat for years,” said Chris Wilke, Executive Director of Puget Soundkeeper. “But Puget Sound is in trouble today, and no facility has the right to violate the Clean Water Act and ignore the necessity of protecting our shared resources. ”
Taking action in Commencement Bay: the power of community enforcement
The Clean Water Act empowers organizations like Soundkeeper to take action in situations where excessive pollution by corporate entities isn’t being handled by the agency in charge.
Field Notes: Springbrook Creek
In the course of 1.3 miles Springbrook Creek transforms from a vibrant creek fed by springs to a stormwater conveyance system, dirty, polluted and swollen with runoff.
EPA charged with delaying action on toxics in water that harm human health
Today, a coalition of clean water advocates and commercial fishing industry groups quickly moved for summary judgment on a suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), arguing that the agency has failed yet again to protect public health by neglecting to finalize new anti-pollution rules.
Five creeks that need your love this Valentine’s Day
Puget Sound is fed by thousands of tributaries that travel through fields, cities and backyards. These creeks and streams are essential pieces of the larger ecosystem. They are also the place where many pollution problems begin.