October 2, 2020

Toxics in fish. How did the toxics  get there? What happens to fish and people when they are contaminated? How can we correct past mistakes and pave the way for future opportunities and increase community health? The Toxics in Fish Implementation Strategy is a roadmap for preventing, managing and cleaning up a range of toxics

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September 30, 2020

The Toxic in Fish Implementation Strategy is an early stage strategy that illustrates the connections between manufactured products, land use and adverse effects on aquatic organisms and human health. We are at an inflection point now as we learn more about emerging threats, “chemicals of emerging concern,” that come from everyday products we use.

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July 6, 2020

Washington’s Puget Sound region is one of America’s fastest growing areas. While this growth brings many benefits to the region, the increasing number of hard surfaces can strain the environment by preventing water from absorbing into the ground, increasing the risk of polluted stormwater runoff that threatens local waterways. To protect the health of our

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May 27, 2020

The Strategic Initiative Leads for Habitat, Stormwater and Shellfish are pleased to share the funding recommendations of the Strategic Initiative Advisory Teams (SIAT) and the Local Integrating Organizations (LIOs) for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Puget Sound Geographic Funds. Puget Sound Geographic Funds (commonly known as National Estuary Program, or NEP, funds) are invested as a

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