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People For Puget Sound provides 24/7 media relations on issues related to the health of Puget Sound's shorelines and marine waters.

We'll do our best to provide you in a timely manner with scientifically credible information, policy background, and to-the-point quotes for print and electronic media.

You'll find here some Issue Backgrounders on policy and regulatory issues.

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Press Contacts

Tom Bancroft: Executive Director; tbancroft@pugetsound.org; Phone: 206.382.7007; [vCard ]

Press Releases

DNR and U.S. Navy announce new partnership to protect Hood Canal May 15, 2013: Statement from Joan Crooks, Executive Director of Washington Environmental Council, in response to today’s announcement from Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Navy
The DNR and U.S. Navy announced a new partnership to protect Hood Canal
Important Update from People For Puget Sound Sep 11, 2012
New State Stormwater Permits Present Opportunities for Puget Sound Aug 01, 2012: Final versions will require increased use of “green infrastructure” to protect Puget Sound and other state waterways
OLYMPIA, Wash. —Today the Washington State Department of Ecology issued its stormwater permits for large and medium-sized cities throughout Western Washington. These permits set standards for using green infrastructure (or Low Impact Development) solutions for new development to prevent polluted stormwater runoff from streets and paved development into our waterways. It is the primary statewide regulatory tool to protect Puget Sound, public health, and quality of life from polluted runoff.
WA Legislature Attacks Clean Water Protections Feb 27, 2012: Proposed weakening of rules would allow polluted runoff to continue flowing into Washington waterways.
OLYMPIA – Attacks on clean water protections continue in the Washington Legislature. Late Friday, February 24th, HB 2801 was introduced in the State House, sponsored by Rep. Sam Hunt (D-22). This bill, specifically section 104, would weaken the implementation of municipal stormwater permits, one of our state’s biggest opportunities to set a course to clean up Puget Sound and other waterways around Washington. The environmental community is united in opposing this legislation.
End of Public Comment Period Marks New Phase in State’s Clean Water Action Feb 16, 2012: Diversity of interests express support for strong permits
OLYMPIA – The public comment period is officially over for Department of Ecology’s draft stormwater permits. These permits represent the biggest opportunity to address the single largest source of toxic pollution to Puget Sound.
Citizens Advocate for Washington Environmental Issues on Wed, January 25 Jan 23, 2012: Toxic-free toys, renewable energy standard, and environmental laws defended by citizen lobbyists
Olympia, WA – Citizens will gather in Olympia on Wednesday, January 25th, as part of the 20th annual Environmental Lobby Day. Hosted by the Environmental Priorities Coalition, this day of action offers citizens the chance to meet with their legislators in support of environmental issues.

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