Clean Water, Healthy Futures

Our theme for 2024 is “Clean Water, Healthy Futures,” an opportune time to raise awareness and collectively envision a clean water future for all communities of life.

Toxic pollution and contaminants in the environment are one of the many threats orcas, salmon, and human communities continue to endure. Throughout this month, event participants will learn about toxic substances threatening orcas, salmon, and people alike and will learn how to take action to create a healthier future for all.

Jessie Chou, courtesy Puget Soundkeeper.

Tribal Treaty Rights and Salmon: The Legacy of the Boldt Decision

Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone

Jul 14 min read

Tribal Treaty Rights and Salmon: The Legacy of the Boldt Decision

Salmon form the ecological backbone of the Salish Sea bioregion. For that reason, the Boldt Decision—50 years old in February of this...

Washington and Oregon: Take Action for Orcas, Salmon, and People

Rosemary Connelli

Jun 262 min read

Washington and Oregon: Take Action for Orcas, Salmon, and People

Orca Action Month wouldn’t be designated as such without orca-lovers, like you, acting on behalf of the Southern Residents. To help raise...

2024 Legislative Session Recap: The CURB Act and the need for enforceable environmental justice laws in Washington

Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone

Jun 253 min read

2024 Legislative Session Recap: The CURB Act and the need for enforceable environmental justice laws in Washington

Earlier this year, Puget Soundkeeper was proud to support Front and Centered as the coalition brought its Cumulative Risk Burden (CURB)...

Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone

Jun 212 min read

Packaging Bans and Tackling Toxics

Did you know that Washington recently passed two new bans on certain types of packaging products? These packaging laws are intended to...

Rein Attemann

Jun 202 min read

A Win for Clean Water!

In January 2020, the Suquamish Tribe, Washington Environmental Council, and Puget Soundkeeper reached a settlement agreement with the US...

Kathleen Callaghy

Jun 181 min read

Derelict Vessels

Did you know that derelict boats and structures contribute to water toxicity? Drifting, beached, broken-up or sunken vessels are filled...

Rosemary Connelli

Jun 172 min read

Toxic Contaminants and Impacts on Orcas

Entering into our third week of Orca Month, today we will be focusing on the impacts of toxic contaminants on the Southern Resident orca...

Emily Gonzalez

Jun 132 min read

Stormwater Pollution

Polluted stormwater runoff is the top source of toxic pollution to Puget Sound and its surrounding waterways. Read the full story below,...

Abby Dalke

Jun 122 min read

Toxic Algal Blooms

Algae are found in virtually every marine and freshwater system on the planet. They range from single-cell, microscopic organisms to...

Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone

Jun 114 min read

Toxics in Our Waterways: 6PPD-quinone

Did you know that there are tens of thousands of tires in Puget Sound and its surrounding waterways? Some were illegally dumped, others...

The Fight to Finalize Washington Water Quality Standards

Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone

Jun 63 min read

The Fight to Finalize Washington Water Quality Standards

On May 13, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revoked its own rules when it reversed a 2016 decision that set strong water...

Rosemary Connelli

Jun 51 min read

Bioaccumulation vs. Biomagnification

Continuing with our previous post, “toxics vs. toxins”, Orca Action Month will be focusing today on bioaccumulation vs. biomagnification,...

Toxics vs. Toxins, What's the Difference?

Katie Byrnes

Jun 41 min read

Toxics vs. Toxins, What's the Difference?

For Orca Month this year, we’re focusing on toxics that threaten orcas, salmon, and people. Let’s dive into the difference between toxics...