25th Anniversary of Exxon Valdez
The 25th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez and a recent spill are reminders of current threats to Puget Sound.
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A Banner Day in the Fight Against Water Pollution
The Board reaffirmed its ruling from five years ago that green infrastructure techniques for managing stormwater pollution are the best, most cost-effective approaches to protecting Puget Sound and the region’s rivers and streams.
Major win for conservation groups in coal dust case against BNSF
This morning the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington denied a motion to dismiss in its entirety, allowing a Clean Water Act lawsuit against BNSF Railway Company to proceed for coal dust contamination of U.S. waterways.
Thank you Seattle City Council and Mayor Murray!
Yesterday the Seattle City Council voted unanimously to oppose the construction of new oil infrastructure in Washington until the existing risks are better understood and addressed.
Creating a No Discharge Zone for Puget Sound
Vessel sewage, treated or not, does not belong in Puget Sound.
Act NOW to protect our Sound from Oil Spills!
Please urge your representatives to approve the Oil Transportation Safety Act – HB2347!
Redondo Beach Cleanup with Thomas Jefferson High School
At Monday’s cleanup, 10 dedicated students and two teachers from Thomas Jefferson HS came out on their day off to remove marine debris and work towards a healthier Sound.
The Samish River: a Story of Salmon, Oysters and Cows
The Samish is ‘River Number Twelve’ as part of Soundkeeper’s Twelve Rivers in Twelve Months program, launched in January 2013 to increase our understanding of the river systems that feed Puget Sound.
It’s that time of year again: Stormwater
According to the Department of Ecology, 14 million pounds of pollutants pour into our local waterways each year and polluted runoff is the number-one source of toxins entering Puget Sound.
Weekly Duwamish Patrol – What it’s all about!
Each week, rain or shine, Soundkeeper staff and volunteers head out for a patrol.