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.
Priority Habitats and Species (PHS), the web-based, interactive map about known locations of PHS is now live!
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
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
Over the past five years, homeowners have participated in the Shore Friendly Kitsap program, receiving cost-share mini-grants as well as technical and permitting assistance. They have helped landowners accomplish 14 shoreline projects (and counting!) that have enhanced the environment and the natural beauty of their shorelines. While we all may be living a more insular
The Strategic Initiatives are pleased to announce the start of the FFY2020 National Estuary Program Geographic Funds (commonly known as NEP funds) decision process. We are thrilled that the Puget Sound has received an increase in the annual congressional appropriation of NEP funds AND that those funds will be available earlier this year. We have an
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