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The Puget Sound Partnership is the state agency formed to lead the region’s collective effort to restore and protect Puget Sound.

www.psp.wa.gov
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
November 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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
November 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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
October 24, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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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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October 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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...
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>
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September 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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.

rco.wa.gov/state-awards...
October 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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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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October 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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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, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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...
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...
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September 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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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.
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.
go.nwifc.org
September 8, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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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…
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.
go.nwifc.org
September 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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💛 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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Jpod under the moonlight and bioluminescence in Active Pass. September 10, 2025.
YouTube video by Salish Sea Orca Squad
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September 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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.
August 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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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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August 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
You & your family are invited to Fidalgo Bay Day 2025 on Sat, Sept 13 from 11 am to 3 pm. A FREE, fun, & educational event to Celebrate local estuaries, beauty, history, & marine life, with events, crafts, games, food & more!

Visit www.skagitmrc.org to learn more.
August 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Puget Sound Institute's free Salish Sea Science Roundtable online speaker series continues on Tuesday July 8th, from 12.30-1.30 pm. The roundtable will discuss 'Assessing Effects of Multiple Climate Change Stressors on Marine Invertebrates.' Learn more www.pugetsoundinstitute.org/collaboratio...
June 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The Cumulative effect evaluation research team has been funded by PSP since 2021 to study how nearshore habitat recovery actions impact juvenile salmonids in the Whidbey Basin.

Read the team's recently published paper in Frontiers: Marine Science:

www.frontiersin.org/journals/mar...
Frontiers | Assessing the cumulative effects of nearshore habitat restoration actions for multiple populations of juvenile salmon in Whidbey Basin, Washington: foundation and approach for synthesis an...
Ecosystem restoration is a common tool for re-establishing ecosystem processes, structures, and functions to improve biodiversity and services in coastal and...
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June 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Watch “We Are Guardians” from June 20-22 at the Seattle International Film Festival Film Center

Witness the incredible story of the Indigenous Forest guardians risking everything to protect the Amazon Rainforest — and our collective future.

Learn more and book your tickets: bit.ly/WeAreGuardia...
June 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Make your voice heard and help restore Puget Sound!

Puget Sound is struggling with nutrient pollution, and @ecology.wa.gov wants your input.

Their draft Nutrient Reduction Plan is open for public comment through Aug 27. First virtual meeting: June 24 at 1 PM.

Learn more: bit.ly/4n1UCLw
Ecology shares plan to clean up Puget Sound nutrient pollution
Ecology has drafted the Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Plan to guide the region as it seeks to address the many human sources of nutrient pollution.
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June 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Puget Sound has a nutrient pollution problem, and we have solutions! Our draft Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Plan outlines how we can get to cleaner water, and we want your feedback. 🧵
Sharing our plan to clean up Puget Sound nutrient pollution
YouTube video by Washington Department of Ecology
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June 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Quiet Sound's new thermal coastal camera is now live in Port Townsend!

WA's first permanent thermal coastal camera detects whales 24/7—helping protect Southern Resident killer whales and improve maritime safety in Puget Sound.

Read full press release: bit.ly/3HloxxN
Thermal Imaging Press Release May 27 2025 - Quiet Sound
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June 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The Puget Sound Institute's free Salish Sea Science Roundtable online speaker series continues on Tuesday, June 3rd, from 12.30 to 1.30 pm. June's event will discuss 'Innovation in ecotoxicology: Integrating next-generation chemical and biological tools.'
Learn more and register here: bit.ly/3SvXJxg
June 3 roundtable will explore innovation in ecotoxicology: integrating next-generation chemical and biological tools – Puget Sound Institute
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May 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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With songs, words and fish for all participants to enjoy, the Quinault Indian Nation last week celebrated the return of blueback — a genetically distinct type of sockeye prized by the tribe. Recovery of the blueback is an ongoing mission of the tribe.
May 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Thank you @pspartnership.bsky.social and Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission for hosting this year’s Puget Sound Day on the Hill. And thank you congressional members for meeting with us along with partners, tribes, and businesses from across Puget Sound.
May 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Join the Puget Sound Partnership Science Panel!

Our Leadership Council is seeking applications to join the Science Panel to identify diverse sources of scientific evidence to inform policies for the protection and recovery of Puget Sound.

Find out more: pspwa.box.com/s/2th7vhieb2...
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May 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM