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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.

Other helpful links are our Events Calendar and our staff rosters.

Press Contacts

Tom Bancroft: Executive Director; tbancroft@pugetsound.org; Phone: 206.382.7007; [vCard ]
Doug Myers: Science Director; dmyers@pugetsound.org; Phone: 360.754.9177; [vCard ]

Press Releases

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.
Environmental Groups Applaud Seattle City Council for their Leadership on Bags Dec 19, 2011: Bag ordinance passes: plastic bag ban, 5 cents on paper bags
12/19/12012: The Seattle City Council today unanimously passed the Seattle Bag Ordinance (Council Bill 11734). This vote was applauded by the coalition of environmental groups – Environment Washington, Surfrider Foundation, People For Puget Sound, Sierra Club, Zero Waste Seattle, and others – who have been working to develop grassroots support for the ordinance.
Seattle joins regional and global movement to ban single-use plastic bags Nov 21, 2011: Plastic bags proven to be major threat to health of Puget Sound and ocean marine life
SEATTLE – Today Seattle City Council introduced Council Bill 117345, intended to help clean up Puget Sound and protect marine wildlife by banning single-use plastic bags.
Puget Sound Health Hinges on New Stormwater Plan Nov 14, 2011: Current draft fails to deliver on green building solutions, contains developer loopholes
The Department of Ecology issued its draft revisions of the stormwater permits for large and medium-sized cities.

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