Puget Sound Partnership

The Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council is meeting on Thursday, March 5 at 9 am to discuss Flood Impacts &Puget Sound Ecosystem Recovery & other items.

For the full agenda & attendance options, please see our media advisory https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAPSP/bulletins/40c4cb3

Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Forest Health, Enhance Wildfire Resilience and Recovery WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), introduced the bipartisan Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources (RNGR) Support Act of 2026. This bill would strengthen Washington St...

Forests protect Puget Sound’s waters, communities, & wildlife. New bipartisan legislation, introduced by @repkimschrier.bsky.social would strengthen reforestation efforts, expand nursery capacity, and improve wildfire resilience nationwide.
We are proud to support this effort: https://bit.ly/4cqCOqx

The latest BOLD action guide covers the NPCC 2026 Draft Fish and Wildlife Plan. Your comments are needed by 3/2. Photo of a Southern Resident killer whale, a population of orcas that relies on the salmon runs of the Columbia River Basin.

Your comments are needed in support of prioritizing salmon and steelhead recovery in the Columbia River Basin! These fish include key Chinook stocks for the Southern Residents.

Our latest BOLD action guide will help you through the process:

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Comments are due by 3/2!

Invasive Species Awareness Week - Invasive Species Council Gov. Bob Ferguson, in partnership with the Washington Invasive Species Council, has proclaimed the week of February 24 as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Washington in solidarity with National Inva...

Invasive Species Awareness Week is here! Throughout the week @wainvasives.bsky.social is hosting webinars, events & spreading awareness at the capitol.
Learn more about their events, what Washington is doing to prevent the spread of invasive species & what YOU can do to help: https://bit.ly/4rrNFVQ

The @pugetsoundinstitute.org's free Salish Sea Science Roundtable online speaker series continues on Tuesday March 10th from 12.30-1.30 pm.
March's roundtable will discuss the impacts of commercial anchoring on marine systems in British Columbia.

Learn more & register here - https://bit.ly/3ZNH3VG

Show your loved ones how much you care with some PSP themed Valentine's Day cards!

We'd swim upstream for you!

https://www.psp.wa.gov/pspvalentines

Whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea lions, seals and sea otters - they're all here (and in the Salish Sea)!

Read the 2025 State of the Sound - our biannual report on the health & recovery of Puget Sound!

See what’s working, where challenges remain, & how we can all be part of a thriving future for the place we call home.

When we invest in recovery, we see the results.

https://stateofthesound.wa.gov/

Killer whales, harbor seals, and a sea otter featured in a graphic announcing a new Salish Sea marine mammals species list.

Marine mammals of the Salish Sea compiled in one place: 32 species from killer whales to sea otters.

Check out the new species list on the Encyclopedia of Puget Sound: www.eopugetsound.org/species/mari...

Special thanks to @pspartnership.bsky.social and @cascadiaresearch.bsky.social.

The 2025 State of the Sound is here!

Puget Sound connects us all. When we invest in recovery, we protect our home, culture and future - we see results!

Read all about the health of Puget Sound, the progress, and what’s next for recovery in the State of the Sound report at stateofthesound.wa.gov.

Long-stalled fish project on Green River could begin this summer Last week, Congress approved $190 million to restart a fish passage and water storage project at the Howard A. Hanson Dam.

Long-stalled fish project on Green River could begin this summer

KBTC Profiles | From Our Roots: Wakulima USA | Season 2 Wakulima USA is a farming and food business cooperative for East African immigrants in Puget Sound.

We are proud to be partners with Wakulima USA, a community-driven organization that provides job opportunities, social services, & culturally familiar food for East African immigrants and others living in the Puget Sound region.
Watch the recent PBS profile to learn more: https://to.pbs.org/4pIcNpS

When we invest in Puget Sound recovery, we see results.

- Restored habitat
- Reopened shellfish beds
- Supported salmon runs

And there’s more we can do.

Learn more about the health of Puget Sound and our recovery efforts in the 2025 State of the Sound report here: https://bit.ly/43Shmpc

We’re delighted to see the U.S. House unanimously pass the ESTUARIES Act, reauthorizing EPA’s National Estuary Program (NEP) through 2031.

NEP supports the restoration & protection of 28 estuaries of national significance, inc. Puget Sound. Thanks to @repricklarsen.bsky.social for his leadership.

Murray Floodplain Bill Picks Up Dozens of Key Endorsements, Momentum Grows as Commonsense Bipartisan Legislation Is Introduced in the House - Senator Patty Murray Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced dozens of endorsements from key stakeholders for the Floodplain Enhancement and...

We are proud to endorse the Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act.

Thank you to @murray.senate.gov and @gluesenkampperez.house.gov for their leadership in sponsoring this important legislation.

Read more: https://bit.ly/48lEKhK

Puget Sound Day on the Sound - TVW The Puget Sound Partnership and Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission host Puget Sound Day on the Sound at Titlow Lodge in Tacoma. Speakers include U.S. Reps

Join the Puget Sound Day live stream! https://tvw.org/video/puget-sound-day-on-the-sound-2025111142/

The Puget Sound Institute's free Salish Sea Science Roundtable online speaker series continues on Tuesday Dec 2nd from 12.30-1.30 pm to discuss collaborations between the səlilwətaɬ/Tsleil-Waututh Nation & Fisheries & Oceans Canada in Burrard Inlet.
Learn more & register here: https://bit.ly/4eS6Phb

The 2025 State of the Sound is here!

Our biannual report tells the story of Puget Sound's health, how far our restoration efforts have come & how much work remains.

Read the 2025 report & see where we are making progress, what is at risk, & how you can get involved here: https://bit.ly/43Shmpc

One Ocean Week Seattle HarborFest is here!
This Friday (2-6pm) & Saturday (10-3pm) - Pier 66, Seattle
Hosted by Maritime Blue, HarborFest is a vibrant celebration of our shared connection to the ocean, including vendors, arts & crafts, educational exhibits, & more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/474IMdI

Silver Reef Casino in Ferndale will host a screening of FISH WAR, the feature-length documentary about the Fish Wars of the '60s and '70s and resulting Boldt Decision, at 6 p.m. Mon., Oct. 13. The event is free but donations to Bellingham SeaFeast will be accepted.

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Strategy in action <p>Ecology releases the first progress report for Washington&#39;s Climate Resilience Strategy, which highlights achievements and next steps for facing the impacts of climate change.</p>

A year ago, ten state agencies led by Ecology formed a cohesive strategy to build resilience and strengthen adaptation to climate change. Now, they’re reporting progress. Read how we’re responding to build resilience and adapt: ecology.wa.gov/blog/septemb...

Recovering salmon in Puget Sound is urgent work.

These grants represent the collective effort of many organizations, agencies and communities working together to restore habitat and ensure salmon remain a vital part of our environment, culture and economy.

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Two blueback salmon leaping out of the water on their way upstream.

The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board and Puget Sound Partnership have awarded more than $61 million in grants to 155 projects across the state aimed at restoring salmon habitat.
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Graphic promoting the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board accepting grant applications. Crane lifting large section of a culvert. Text on image: Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal board, application workshop, October 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board is now accepting applications for grants to help identify and remove barriers that prevent salmon and steelhead trout from accessing spawning or rearing habitat.
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October 7 roundtable about THORR, which maps river temperatures from space | Puget Sound Institute The Salish Sea Science Roundtable online speaker series continues on Tuesday, October 7 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. The University of Washington’s Thermal History of Regulated Rivers (THORR) tool transforms...

The Puget Sound Institute's free Salish Sea Science Roundtable online speaker series continues on Tuesday October 7th, from 12.30-1.30 pm.

This month's roundtable will discuss UW's THORR tool, which maps river temperatures from space.

Learn more: www.pugetsoundinstitute.org/october-7-ro...

Oceanographer – NWIFC Position: Oceanographer APPLY HERE Location: Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) 549 Tillicum Ln, Forks, WA 98331. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance from Forks, WA. Position Overview: NWIFC is seeking candidates for the full-time, exempt role of Oceanographer. This position is integral to the Environmental Protection team and will focus primarily on changing ocean conditions and associated impacts to species of interest, specifically as they relate to tribal ocean fishery resources.

NWIFC is seeking candidates for the role of Oceanographer. This position is integral to the Environmental Protection team and will focus primarily on changing ocean conditions and associated impacts to species of interest, specifically as they relate to tribal ocean fishery resources.

Biometrician III (Shellfish Population Dynamics and Modeling) – NWIFC Position: Biometrician III – Shellfish Population Dynamics and Modeling Location: Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) Olympia, WA Candidates must be located within commutable distance of Olympia, WA for a hybrid working schedule. Close Date: September 19, 5:00 pm APPLY: Biometrician III Application Position Overview: NWIFC is seeking internal candidates for the open role of Biometrician III with the focus on Shellfish Population Dynamics and Modeling.

NWIFC is seeking internal candidates for the open role of Biometrician III with the focus on Shellfish Population Dynamics and Modeling. This role is integral to the Fisheries Services team and will be responsible for assisting in the development and application of harvest management and population…

YouTube video by Salish Sea Orca Squad Jpod under the moonlight and bioluminescence in Active Pass. September 10, 2025.

💛 Dreamy! ✨🌖

“After doing the “Westside Shuffle” all day off of San Juan Island, USA. Jpod decided to head north after dark. Thanks to whale math, we set our alarms and were lucky to see them pass close to shore under the moon light.”

@rachelleroseh.bsky.social

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Join the Puget Sound Institute for their Microbial source tracking workshop!

When: Friday Sept 12 at 9.30 am to 12.30 pm PT.
Where: Zoom bit.ly/4n0UoDo

Join researchers & practitioners to explore tools & guidance to track & reduce fecal pollution.

The event is free, but registration is required.

The Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge will host two screenings of the documentary FISH WAR Aug. 28. The screenings will be at 1 and 7 p.m. in the visitors center auditorium. Seating is limited, and free tickets will be available until one hour until showtime.

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