Take Action: Reduce Plastic Bag Waste
Washington’s plastic bag law, passed in 2020, has not been effective in reducing the amount …
New Year,
Same Mission
With a new year comes renewed resolve to protect Puget Sound. Since 1984 Puget Soundkeeper has worked from the Straits and the San Juans to the South Sound to hold polluters accountable, restore damaged habitats, and defend the waters that define our region.
This year, we’re growing our enforcement program, advancing community science, and mobilizing communities to ensure clean water for orcas, salmon, and people alike. Together, we turn persistence into progress for the Sound we all share, now and for generations to come. Check out our Event Page for ways to join us on the water!
News
Read the latest information about our policy initiatives, community science work, Clean Water Act enforcement, water quality monitoring, on-water patrols, and volunteer activities.
Take Action: Designate the bluntnose sixgill shark as the state shark of Washington
Most Washingtonians will never see a bluntnose sixgill shark (Hexanchus griseus) in their lifetime. Yet, Puget Sound is thought to be the natal …
Take Action: Protect Puget Sound from Bottle and Can Waste
Bottles and Cans Recycling Refund Act (HB 1607) Support HB 1607 by signing in PRO …
Take Action: Support Legislation to Remove Toxic 6PPD from Tires
Toxic PPD chemicals shed from tires and enter our waterways through stormwater runoff. The transformation …
Take Action: Legislation to reduce pollution coming from ships
Many ships use ‘scrubbers’ to remove sulfur from their exhaust—but instead of eliminating pollution, they dump it into our …
Take Action: Legislation preventing microplastics with washing machine filters
Microplastics are found nearly everywhere, causing harm to the environment, animals, and humans alike. There …