
Restoring the Olympia, Washington’s only native oyster
The Olympia oyster, Ostrea lurida, is the only oyster native to Washington. Its historical range stretches from the coasts of British Columbia down to Southern California. Before the arrival of white settlers in Washington, there may have been 20,000 acres of Olympia oysters living throughout the bays and inlets of Puget Sound.

Monitoring the tiny creatures at the base of the food web can have a big impact
Zooplankton are a diverse group of small organisms that drift in marine and freshwater and feed on phytoplankton (plant plankton) and other zooplankton. This group includes jellyfish and comb-jellies, small crustaceans like copepods and krill, the larval forms of crabs and oysters, the larval or juvenile forms of some fish, and many other organisms.

Pierce Conservation District, breaking new ground
Last year, Pierce Conservation District became the first of its kind in the nation to create a carbon credit program. As one of 45 conservation districts in Washington State and approximately 3,000 nationwide, this is a big win in the fight against climate change for the state.

The Salish Sea School, inspired by orcas
Born and raised in Virginia, Amy Eberling’s love of the ocean began on family trips to the Assateague and Chincoteague Islands. Although she may not have realized it at the time, those experiences planted a seed that would later bloom into The Salish Sea School.

Puget Sound Day on the Hill: Bringing federal attention to Puget Sound
For the last six years, the Puget Sound Partnership and the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission have held an event that draws attendees from around the Puget Sound region and across

Making Waves Conversations: Anji Moraes
Laura Blackmore, executive director of the Puget Sound Partnership, speaks with Anji Moraes, senior program officer at Vulcan Inc. They discuss salmon recovery, the removal of obsolete dams in the Pacific Northwest, and how infrastructure can help with salmon recovery and climate change adaptation. This interview was recorded on March 23, 2021.

Making Waves Conversations: Governor Jay Inslee
Laura Blackmore, executive director of the Puget Sound Partnership, speaks with Governor Jay Inslee. In their conversation, they discuss the important connections between climate change, Puget Sound recovery, and environmental justice. This interview was recorded on March 8, 2021.

Making Waves Conversations: David Troutt
Laura Blackmore, executive director of the Puget Sound Partnership, speaks with David Troutt, natural resources director for the Nisqually Indian Tribe. In their conversation, they discuss salmon recovery, climate change, and moving I-5 off the Nisqually Delta. This interview was recorded on February 25, 2021.
Puget Sound Recovery Community Spotlight Stories
RESOURCES AND UPDATES FROM AROUND THE PUGET SOUND RECOVERY COMMUNITY
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
Coastal Restoration Fund: Projects in British Columbia
The Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program
EPA
LOCAL INTEGRATING ORGANIZATIONS (LIOs)
Local Integrating Organizations overview
San Juan Action Agenda Oversight Group
South Central Action Area Caucus Group
Puyallup-White River Watershed
Alliance for a Healthy South Sound
West Sound Partners for Ecosystem Recovery
Hood Canal Coordinating Council
Strait Ecosystem Recovery Network
NORTHWEST INDIAN FISHERIES COMMISSION
Can tribal hatcheries help feed Southern Resident orcas?
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and partners restore Ediz Hook for salmon and public
Dungeness crab larvae, migration patterns focus of research group
NORTHWEST STRAITS INITIATIVE
Northwest Straits Foundation Marine and Nearshore Restoration Projects
PUGET SOUND ECOSYSTEM MONITORING PROGRAM (PSEMP)
Monitoring to Accelerate Recovery Projects
PUGET SOUND INFO
PUGET SOUND INSTITUTE
PUGET SOUND PARTNERSHIP BLOG
Explore the new dashboard for Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration projects
RECENT VITAL SIGN UPDATES
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OF THE PUGET SOUND NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM
Strategic Initiatives of the Puget Sound National Estuary Program blog
WASHINGTON INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL
Washington Invasive Species Council website
How Invasive Species Threaten Salmon
Report an invasive species sighting
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Puget Sound Local Climate Change Needs Analysis Report
Critical areas adaptive management training workshops
Hazard Mitigation Integration Plan Resource Handbook
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Reducing nutrients in Puget Sound
Environmental Justice at Ecology
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Washington Shellfish Safety Map
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
MyCoast App Helps Smart Phone Users Keep Puget Sound Clean
Introducing the Washington 100 — wa100.dnr.wa.gov
Rule Change to Sustain Dredged Material Disposal
Investing in Derelict Vessel Removal
DNR Legislation for Climate Resiliency and Salmon Recovery
WASHINGTON STATE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE
Recently Awarded Salmon Recovery Grants
WASHINGTON STORMWATER CENTER
Participate in the ad hoc process for 2024 municipal stormwater permit reissuance process: