Summer Sweep draws hundreds of volunteers to clean up Seattle’s urban waterways
Over the years, Sweep has proven just how large an effect individual action can have on the health of urban waterways.
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EPA waters down the Clean Water Act
The new rule protects fewer waterways overall and excludes waterbodies across the country from federal protection without a legal or scientific basis.
Field Notes: Green River
Today, the Green River travels from its headwaters near Stampede Pass through the cities of Auburn, Kent and Tukwila and the lightly industrialized Auburn/Kent Valley.
US EPA and Army Corps issue weak Clean Water Rule
“The final rule inexplicably rolls back protections for streams and rivers, which feed into our water supplies,” said Marc Yaggi, Executive Director of Waterkeeper Alliance.
View from the Helm: The local and global impacts of Shell’s misguided Arctic adventures
If Arctic drilling goes forward, the repercussions will be felt both locally and far beyond Puget Sound.
Soundkeeper applauds response to community concern over pesticide use on shellfish beds
Responding to citizen voices is an important part of the democratic process and the protection of our aquatic environment.