Puget Sound Starts Here

01/13/2026

https://www.pugetsoundinstitute.org/washington-lawmakers-to-decide-whether-to-ban-a-tire-chemical-shown-to-be-toxic-to-salmon/

A new bill introduced to the Washington Legislature, now in session, would require tire manufacturers to reformulate the rubber in their tires to remove a chemical responsible for killing large numbers of coho salmon and other fish. If approved, the legislation would give tire manufacturers nine yea...

01/07/2026

01/06/2026

As we learn more about tire chemicals, salmon and water quality, this is a cool update to a decades long artificial reef project made of tires: "The contrast between the dumping that happened nearly 60 years ago and today's meticulous cleanup underscores how far environmental science has advanced.

What was once considered habitat enhancement is now recognized as pollution that must be remediated.

Where are the removed tires headed?
DNR officials say the extracted tires are being sent to specialized facilities that accept only tire waste, ensuring they're either recycled or disposed of properly — preventing any further environmental damage from the decades-old mistake."
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/footage-captures-removal-thousands-of-tires-puget-sound/281-4ad8955d-fd76-4fc8-b21b-14a3193d26b6

Solid effort from Washington State Department of Natural Resources and story KING 5!

In this KING 5 update, the Environment Northwest team gets exclusive access to Washington state's cleanup. This reverses a failed plan to submerge artificial reefs.

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

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01/04/2026

Update: ALL SPOTS FILLED
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Join us on Wednesday, January 28 @ 6 PM for Knot-ical Nudibranchs, an evening of crochet and learning about marine life! In partnership with Cabled Fiber & Yarn LLC, this program teaches participants to crochet their very own colorful nudibranch while learning a bit about these amazing tide pool creatures.

This class is BYOH (Bring Your Own Hook) and is best for those who already know the basic crochet stitches (slip stitch, single, half double, double, increase, and decrease).

Knot-ical Nudibranchs
Date: January 28, 2026
Location: Feiro Marine Life Center
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Cost: $10 plus sales tax
Supplies: Yarn provided but bring your own hooks

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

Whatcom County Public Works Stormwater Division Neighborhood Native Landscaping Program for Birch Bay and Lake Whatcom watersheds

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through action and community care at a volunteer restoration project with the City of Olympia - Government and partners on Saturday, January 17 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Squaxin Park. 🌲 Volunteers will work together to restore critical habitat by removing invasive English ivy and spreading wood chips to support long-term ecosystem health. Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided—just dress for the weather and wear sturdy boots. It’s a meaningful way to serve the community while caring for the natural spaces we all share. Sign up today: https://zurl.co/BmU77