April 6, 2023

We talk about the importance of habitat protection and restoration in Puget Sound all the time at the Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead (HSIL). Forests, wetlands, streams, floodplains, estuaries, beaches and marine vegetation need protection from development, and in many cases, restored after decades of degradation. But how do we identify which habitats are healthy and

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March 3, 2023

Open Now The Stormwater SIL is excited to announce a new funding opportunity for programs, activities, and lines of work that advance Puget Sound recovery and protection. This funding opportunity for EPA Puget Sound Geographic funds will be solicited through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs), see below: Stormwater SIL RFP to reduce Toxics in

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February 27, 2023

The Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead announces $14 million in Puget Sound habitat recovery investments.

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February 22, 2023

The Shellfish Strategic Initiative is pleased to announce the funding recommendation for the Request for Proposals (RFP) to reduce fecal pollution to increase harvestable shellfish acreage in Puget Sound.

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January 23, 2023

Our community celebrates the life of Ken Balcomb, the founder of the Center for Whale Research, who died recently, and who spent his life devoted to protecting Killer Whales and their connection to our past and future.

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November 29, 2022

The Department of Ecology recently published research on how to make choices while selecting building materials that limit PCBs and other toxins from entering the waterway during construction.

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