Sound Water Stewards

04/28/2026

The folks here at Sound Water Stewards want to wish you the happiest of Earth Days! We appreciate your support, whether you are among our dedicated stewards or anyone who values taking care of our home. As far as we know for certain, we are the only planet among the billions just in our galaxy that have adorable harbor seals, graceful bull kelp, and shimmering troves of schooling fish.

What are you planning on doing today to celebrate? Share in the comments below!

04/22/2026

The folks here at Sound Water Stewards want to wish you the happiest of Earth Days! We appreciate your support, whether you are among our dedicated stewards or anyone who values taking care of our home. As far as we know for certain, we are the only planet among the billions just in our galaxy that have adorable harbor seals, graceful bull kelp, and shimmering troves of schooling fish.

What are you planning on doing today to celebrate?

Share in the comments below!

04/20/2026

Let's get creative and have fun together at this year's Anacortes Earth Day celebration! Capping Fidalgo Island, this unique seaside town boasts beautiful forests, impressive shorelines, and amazing people who love to showcase the inspiration they get from the place they live!

Join Sound Water Stewards alongside many organizations for a jubilant combination of street fair, parades, and costuming on April 24th and 25th. With a spotlight on sustainable fashion and unique species, you'll likely see some old favorites and new, fascinating ideas on display.

We hope to see you there!

04/16/2026

Whether you love seeing the rafts of kelp at sea, enjoy devouring kelp pickles, or simply appreciate the clean air and cool water that comes from healthy marine greenery, we invite you to help us celebrate bull kelp today!

This unique, massive seaweed is not only gorgeous to look at and delicious to munch on, it provides shelter, protection, and so much more for our beloved marine species! From tiny shrimp to huge orca, all benefit from the health of these unique underwater forests. It also helps in protecting our coastlines, helping break up bigger waves as they approach and produces oxygen, enriching our waters and supporting life above and below the waterline.

At Sound Water Stewards, our volunteers head out in kayaks and on paddleboards to monitor the health of our Island County kelp beds alongside our partner organizations.

04/15/2026

Join Sound Water Stewards and other organizations on Whidbey Island at Camp Casey to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 18th! Starting at 11:00 AM, we will have a fantastic education station, activities, and more all situated on a beautiful coastline. With experiences for kids and adults, there's sure to be something fun for everyone!

And if you have a hankering for getting to work for our coastlines and shared habitat? There are sure to be many opportunities to get involved with the efforts being made to support our unique ecosystem and help it thrive!

Remember to bring your binoculars to get a look at shoreline birds and maybe some marine mammals!

04/08/2026

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join Sound Water Stewards at the Coupeville Wharf for an Earth Month Marine Science Education Event, Friday April 10 from Noon – 2:00.

There are many marine exhibits on the Wharf that showcase Salish Sea mammals including the resident Orcas. And learn about Penn Cove's world-famous Pacific Blue Mussels!

04/02/2026

There's no fooling us, a clean beach is a happy beach to visit!

At Sound Water Stewards, we treasure our shared natural spaces, and together we can help keep them safe, accessible, and fun! While littering is not always intentional, things that linger long beyond our time out admiring the water can be detrimental to the beings that live there. Thankfully, many hands make light work!

Together, we believe that the folks who love the ocean and walking alongside it can make a huge difference in minimizing the impact of human-made materials. By dedicating just a sliver of our time visiting to ensuring that not only our own trash is properly disposed of, but any that we come across during our journey, we create the space we want to be in. And sometimes, once in a while, you find a real treasure along the way!

So we invite you to take a few steps on the less wild side, and move any debris you find inside---- whether it's a public trash can or one at home! Thank you for caring and celebrating Earth Month with us, and we look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events!

03/22/2026

We are looking forward to celebrating Earth Day with Camp Casey!

🌿 Celebrate Earth Day at YMCA Camp Casey! 🌊

Join us for a day of connection, learning, and action right here on Whidbey Island. Take a look at the incredible list of local organizations participating in this year's event!

✨ Educate. Celebrate. Collaborate. Activate.
Explore hands-on experiences along the beach, in the forest, in our Sealab, and across our beautiful camp.

📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 YMCA Camp Casey

✔️ Free & family-friendly
✔️ Meet local environmental organizations
✔️ Immersive Experiences

Come be part of something meaningful—together we can care for the place we call home. 🌎

🔗 whidbeyearthday.org

03/14/2026

Tickets are still available! This is your last chance to support a good cause and see some of the most iconic whales of the Salish Sea! Join us tomorrow at 3:00 PM aboard the Puget Sound Express "Swiftsure" for our 10th Annual Gray Whale Cruise!

In addition to seeing these magnificent creatures returning to our waters, you may catch sight of a variety of other sea-faring animals, all while in the company of our enthusiastic Stewards and knowledgeable hosts. Connect with new friends and bask in the unique beauty of our region while seeking to share the waters with these incredible migrants and welcome them back to our homewaters.

Find more information about tickets on our website's calendar, or head to ticketstripe.com/SWSGrayWhaleCruise to purchase them!

This amazing photograph was brought to you by Jill Hein, taken on a previous year’s gray whale cruise.

03/11/2026

Did you know gray whales have two blow holes on the top of their head? When they surface and exhale through their blow holes it creates a spout (also referred to as a blow) that is heart shaped. This plume of warm, pressurized air and condensed water v***r typically reaches 10 to 15 feet high!

Want to join the search for this heart shaped blow? Set sail March 15th at 3:00 PM aboard the Puget Sound Express "Swiftsure" for our 10th Annual Gray Whale Cruise!

In addition to seeing these magnificent creatures returning to our waters, you may catch sight of a variety of other sea-faring animals, all while in the company of our enthusiastic Stewards and knowledgeable hosts. Connect with new friends and bask in the unique beauty of our region while seeking to share the waters with these incredible migrants and welcome them back to our homewaters.

Find more information about tickets on our website's calendar, or head to ticketstripe.com/SWSGrayWhaleCruise to purchase them!

Image courtesy of our Sound Water Stewards volunteer, Jill Hein.