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…

Chinook salmon (also called king salmon) are the largest of Pacific salmon—some can reach more than 4 ft. in length and 100+ lbs. They return to the streams they were born in to spawn & they die after spawning. Chinook salmon are the primary prey for the Southern Resident orcas.

Great news from D.C.—the House appropriations bill includes $54 million for the Puget Sound Geographic Program, $850k per estuary for the National Estuary Program, and $2.5M for competitive grants. Huge thanks to Rep. Derek Kilmer for his dedication to Puget Sound recovery.

Nearshore habitat in Puget Sound supports forage fish, salmon, and—further up the food chain—Southern Resident killer whales. A new regulatory tool helps slow the loss of nearshore habitat in Puget Sound. Read more in the new issue of Making Waves: makingwaves.psp.wa.gov/index.php/2024…

Great story in Everett Herald about the new stormwater treatment facility in Marysville, WA. The facility, partially funded by WA Department of Ecology, will treat 110 million gallons of runoff per year, preventing pollutants from entering Ebey Slough & Puget Sound. heraldnet.com/news/at-new-ma…

.Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources, Squaxin Island Tribe, and PSRF are working together to protect and restore the Squaxin Island kelp bed, which has declined by 97 percent since 2013. The Squaxin Island kelp bed is the last remaining major kelp bed in South Puget Sound. fox13seattle.com/news/puget-sou…

More great news from D.C.—the Senate appropriations bill includes $57 million for the Puget Sound Geographic Program, which would be an increase over this year's funding. So thankful for the leadership and determination of Senator Patty Murray and our entire congressional delegation.

BREAKING: my bill to reauthorize Northwest Straits passed through Committee today! Northwest Straits does critical work to protect and preserve the natural habitats and diverse ecosystems in the region—and I'll keep pushing to get this bill across the finish line.

Fidalgo Bay Day, a free, fun event hosted by the Skagit Marine Resources Committee and friends, will take place at Fidalgo Bay Resort on August 24. The event celebrates our local estuaries’ beauty, history, and wonderful marine life. More info here: skagitmrc.org

Making Waves, our magazine, has stories about the people working to protect and recover Puget Sound. Read the most recent issue here: makingwaves.psp.wa.gov. Sign up to receive the next issue in your inbox: bit.ly/3jLK5pC or a printed copy here: bit.ly/3ullInP

We're hiring a Puget Sound Recovery Strategist! This position represents the agency externally, influencing partners at various levels and gathering input on priorities, policies, and programs for regional ecosystem recovery. governmentjobs.com/careers/washin…

Ahren Stroming, special assistant for federal affairs at the Partnership, talks about the Partnership’s Nearshore Credits Program with congressional staffers and other partners during a tour. Read more about the Nearshore Credits Program here: makingwaves.psp.wa.gov/index.php/2024…

It was wonderful to attend the grand opening of Seattle Aquarium's new Ocean Pavilion last week with Tara Galuska, the state’s orca recovery coordinator. We heard Martha Kongsgaard, former Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council member, and @GovInslee speak at the event.

Orca Recovery Day is October 19! Leave a legacy of stewardship and help the Southern Resident Orcas. Find a habitat restoration event near you by visiting: betterground.org/ord/