Press Releases
These are our press releases
Citizens Advocate for Washington Environmental Issues on Wed, January 25
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
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
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
The Department of Ecology issued its draft revisions of the stormwater permits for large and medium-sized cities.
No New Agreement on Proposed Cherry Point Terminal
Negotiations to modify a settlement agreement regarding a proposed bulk commodity export facility at Cherry Point in Whatcom County have ended because the parties were unable to agree on measures to protect Puget Sound and the vulnerable Cherry Point herring population.
Public Can Rally to Preserve 14,000-Plus Puget Sound Acres Near Nisqually Reach
News release on People For Puget Sound call for public support of Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve proposal
White House Asks Washington State Public to Comment on National Ocean Policy
6/23/11 advisory on National Ocean Policy hearings on June 27
