January 22, 2026

The Habitat Strategic Advisory Team (HSIAT) offers reflections and guiding principles to advance habitat protection and restoration under future SIL funding models in the HSIAT 2.0 Recommendations: Looking ahead in habitat recovery. 

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January 13, 2026

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead (HSIL) Subrecipient Summit. The Summit is an annual event convened to highlight the innovative and collaborative work funded by HSIL through EPA Puget Sound Geographic Program funds.

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January 5, 2026

Your input is needed to help shape conservation and recovery strategies for Puget Sound marine vegetation! The Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead is excited to announce a public comment period for the Marine Vegetation Implementation Strategy (Implementation Strategy), a recovery plan to accelerate progress towards improving the health of Puget Sound marine vegetation habitats. 

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December 15, 2025

The Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead (HSIL) investments of over $9.4 million to increase capacity for habitat protection and restoration are already improving the relationships and the efficiency of restoration and protection activities. 

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October 21, 2025

The Shellfish Strategic Initiative Lead (SIL) is pleased to announce the funding recommendation for the 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) to support onsite sewage system (OSS) management needs in areas impacting water quality of shellfish growing area classification protection and restoration in Puget Sound.  

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October 21, 2025

The Stormwater Strategic Initiative is pleased to announce new awards totaling $1.9 million to seven projects improving stormwater treatment in neighborhoods around Puget Sound. These EPA Puget Sound Geographic Fund awards will support stormwater education and outreach, career training, and new green infrastructure installations in local communities.

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