Puget Sound Partnership

The 2025 State of the Sound is here! Read all about the health of Puget Sound, the recovery progress, and how you can get involved. When we invest in recovery, we see results! Read the report here: bit.ly/43Shmpc

The @PugetSoundInst 's free Salish Sea Science Roundtable online speaker series continues on Tuesday, July 8th, from 12.30-1.30 pm. The roundtable will discuss 'Assessing Effects of Multiple Climate Change Stressors on Marine Invertebrates.' Register: bit.ly/4eS6Phb

The Cumulative effect evaluation research team has been funded by PSP since 2021 to study how nearshore habitat recovery actions impact juvenile salmonids in the Whidbey Basin. Read the team's recently published paper in Frontiers: Marine Science: frontiersin.org/journals/marin…

Make your voice heard and help restore Puget Sound! The Washington Dept. of Ecology’s draft Nutrient Reduction Plan is open for public comment through August 27. Join the first virtual meeting on June 24 at 1 PM. Learn more and get involved: bit.ly/4n1UCLw

Quiet Sound's new thermal coastal camera is now live in Port Townsend! WA's first permanent thermal coastal camera detects whales 24/7—helping protect Southern Resident killer whales and improve maritime safety in Puget Sound. Read full press release: bit.ly/3HloxxN

Join the Puget Sound Partnership Science Panel! Our Leadership Council is seeking applications to join the Science Panel to identify diverse sources of scientific evidence to inform policies for the protection and recovery of Puget Sound. Find out more: bit.ly/3H0lhrD

News: Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduce the Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act. The bipartisan bill aims to cut red tape & create a simplified pathway for ecosystem restoration in regulated floodplains. Read more: bit.ly/3EBbVSt.

The @PugetSoundInst's free Salish Sea Science Roundtable online speaker series continues on Tuesday, May 13th, from 12.30 to 1.30 pm. The May roundtable will discuss 'Transboundary Threats: European Green Crab in the Salish Sea.' Learn more & register: bit.ly/4j9KFt4

The impactful & award-winning documentary film from @nwifc and @NorthFortyPro, FISH WAR is now available to pre-order. Available on streaming platforms from April 15th. DVD available at most online retailers from May 6th. Secure yours now - More info: geni.us/fishwar

StormFest - the interactive stormwater festival for Highline Public Schools 6th grade students - is back! StormFest is seeking educators and volunteers for the event - Help inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/3KttNxN

We are proud to announce the official launch of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Hub an innovative, interactive online platform designed to centralize and share vital information about Chinook salmon recovery efforts in the Puget Sound region. Learn more: bit.ly/4j6Koqf

The @PugetSoundInst free Salish Sea Science Roundtable online speaker series continues April 8 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. Dr. Sarah Henkel from Oregon State University will discuss offshore renewable energy in the Pacific & potential benthic impacts. Register: bit.ly/3FBGuaL

Did you know about the @WDFW's Habitat Recovery Pilot Program (HRPP)? Natural Systems Design has an informative blog post about the program's benefits and successes. Read the blog here: bit.ly/4bSeonm - & learn more about the program here: bit.ly/41RaczE.

The Puget Sound Natural Estuary Program's Marine Quality Implementation Strategy (MWQ-IS) is now open for public comment. Learn more about the program and strategy, and how to leave a comment at this link (comment period closes April 1st, 2025): bit.ly/3R6vAMm

Calling scientists and artists - @MarineBiol_FHL hosts the Marine Arts & Science workshop on July 6-27, 2025. Help address the ocean emergency and bring a project or idea to develop, or be inspired to start a new one. Apply by March 1. Learn more: bit.ly/3EVo7gj

Shore Friendly is a voluntary program that helps private landowners of marine shorelines in Puget Sound reduce shoreline armoring and restore key shoreline habitat around the Sound. Read more in the new issue of Making Waves: makingwaves.psp.wa.gov/index.php/2024…

Supported by the EPA, the Green-Duwamish Urban Waters Federal Partnership's innovative artist in residency program explores the intersection of art, environmental stewardship & community engagement within Duwamish & Lower Green River Watershed. Read more: bit.ly/42VLsZu

We are proud to announce the Green-Duwamish Urban Waters Federal Partnership's first Artist-in-Residence, Timothy White Eagle, who brings his rich background in performance and storytelling to the residency. For more info about Timothy's work visit bit.ly/41hesti.

Salmon recovery partners throughout the state have seen their projects delayed or cancelled due to impacts from a change in FEMA policy. Partners want to work with FEMA to change the policy so that it’s more flexible for restoration activities. Read more: makingwaves.psp.wa.gov/index.php/2024…

Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act has supported Puget Sound priorities like fish passage, habitat restoration, salmon recovery, greenhouse gas reduction, and more. Read about project highlights in Making Waves: makingwaves.psp.wa.gov/index.php/2024…