Protecting & Preserving Puget Sound
…of the problems arising from our consumption of single-use plastics: they are derived from and contain toxic petrochemicals; they are used briefly, persist in our environment for centuries, and contribute…
…issue of plastic in our waterways, and how you can help! Get tips on how to reduce your consumption of single-use plastics and how to properly recycle and dispose of…
…known as SAD. And yes, it’s pretty sad – excess consumption of red meat, processed foods, and refined sugar can lead to a series of health complications that include poor…
…help prevent marine debris and encouraging solutions that protect people and the environment. How you can help Join a shoreline cleanup or host your own Reduce your consumption of single-use…
…fuel consumption will only make the problem worse. We are currently working with a coalition opposing the reopening of the John Henry No. 1 Coal Mine, in King County. The…
…Many parts of Puget Sound have oxygen levels that fall below what is needed for marine life to thrive, causing fish kills and contributing to salmon declines region-wide. Some algal…
…recreation activities. As of Tuesday, May 5th, some outdoor recreation will be allowed with appropriate safety precautions, including: fishing, hunting, playing golf, and day use at state parks, state public…
…local jobs, and incentivizes water and energy conservation. Signed in to law by the Governor on March 18, 2020 Net Pen Fee Bill (SB 6613) Marine finfish net pen farms…
…Partnerships at the Seattle Aquarium. “Whales, dolphins, porpoises, turtles, seabirds and fish have all been found with harmful plastic in their stomachs.” “Our recycling facilities across the state no longer…
Puget Soundkeeper is looking for adventurous volunteers ready to spend an evening retrieving mussel cages around Puget Sound! Mussel Watch is a regional study coordinated by the Department of Fish…