View From the Helm, Spring 2013
What does it mean to be connected from the mountains to the sound? What issues are unique to upper watersheds and what are the challenges faced all over?
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AmeriCorps Volunteer Spotlight – Kathryn!
When I introduce myself as an AmeriCorps volunteer, responses tend to vary.
Move Forward on Climate!
Waterkeeper Alliance, Sierra Club, 350.org and others joined together for a massive rally on Sunday, February 17 on the White House Lawn to tell President Obama to stop numerous dirty energy proposals and move forward on clean energy and clean water.
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance files Clean Water Act suit against Seattle Iron & Metals for pollution in the Duwamish River
On July 12, 2012, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (Soundkeeper) filed suit against Seattle Iron & Metals (SIM) for violations under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance and Ocean Conservancy team up with 400 community volunteers to clean up & research marine debris at 6 Seattle-area beaches
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance will lead a cleanup effort at Centennial Park/Myrtle Edwards Park and five other sites as part of the 27th annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), the world’s largest volunteer effort to help protect our oceans, lakes and rivers.
Puget Soundkeeper releases new SWIM Guide Application
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (Soundkeeper) has released an interactive Puget Sound SWIM Guide, a smart phone and web application that makes it easy for Northwest-area residents to find a safe beach for swimming and other recreation.
Puget Soundkeeper And Kitsap Locals Team Up To Address Mystery Marine Debris Pollution
On July 26, 2012, Puget Soundkeeper’s pollution hotline buzzed with a report from a citizen that there was a huge refrigerator-sized chunk of solid foam on a private community beach on Hood Canal that was slowly breaking off into tiny pieces and washing away.
New State Stormwater Permits Present Opportunities For Puget Sound
Today the Washington State Department of Ecology issued its stormwater permits for large and medium-sized cities throughout Western Washington.
Local Aveda Salons raise unprecedented $106,000 for Seattle Environmental non-profit Puget Soundkeeper Alliance in one month
During Earth Month 2012, Aveda stylists at over 40 salons in Greater Puget Sound asked their clients to give for clean water.
Clean and Fishable Waters Day
To celebrate and activate support for clean, fishable waters, and to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act which was enacted in 1972 to ensure fishable and swimmable waters around the nation.