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The Puget Sound Partnership is the state agency formed to lead the region’s collective effort to restore and protect Puget Sound. www.psp.wa.gov

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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 22m
We're delighted to see the Floodplain Enhancement & Recovery Act pass the Senate. This legislation is a huge step towards accelerating restoration in Puget Sound and around the country. Thanks to @murray.senate.gov’s leadership & persistence. On to the House! Read more: bit.ly/4ytVZrL.
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PASSED: Murray & Daines Floodplain Bill Passes the Senate, Cutting Red Tape, Simplifying Pathway for Ecosystem Restoration - Senator Patty Murray
ICYMI: Murray Floodplain Bill Picks Up Dozens of Key Endorsements, Momentum Grows as Commonsense Bipartisan Legislation Is Introduced in the House Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ...
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Securing funding for clean water, including through @ecology.wa.gov's Clean Water State Revolving Fund, is always a high priority for our federal engagement. Projects like this show why! ecology.wa.gov/blog/august-2026/cel…
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Celebrating Ecology's clean water funding programs
<p>The 2023-2025 biennium outcomes report is now available as an interactive story map, highlighting water quality improvements we funded between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2025.</p>
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Save the date! We are co-hosting the Puget Sound Nutrient Management Exchange w/ @nwifc.org - Oct 1st & 2nd at Suquamish Clearwater Resort. Partners will come together to discuss nutrient management in Puget Sound & next steps for restoration. Register for free by Sept 21: nwifc.org/nutrientforum
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Press release: Gov. Ferguson appoints Christine Rolfes to Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council. “Christine has been a leader in Puget Sound recovery throughout her public service & brings invaluable perspective" said Mindy Roberts, PSP exec director. Full press release: bit.ly/4xHYgyC
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PRESS RELEASE: Governor Ferguson appoints Christine Rolfes to the Puget Sound Partnership's Leadership Council
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Press release: Governor Ferguson appoints David Troutt to the Puget Sound Partnership's Leadership Council. "David will bring an essential perspective to the Leadership Council & strengthen our shared work" - Mindy Roberts, PSP executive director. Read the full press release: bit.ly/4gFUJu3
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PRESS RELEASE: Governor Ferguson appoints David Troutt to the Puget Sound Partnership's Leadership Council
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nisqually Indian Tribe Chairman Ellery “Ken” Choke. Chairman Choke was a respected and beloved leader. His dedication to his Tribal Nation and to the people and communities of Puget Sound leaves a lasting legacy... (1/2)
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council will meet online to discuss the Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration 2027-2029 Large Capital Projects Ranked List on Thurs, 7/30, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information & a link to the stream please see our media advisory: bit.ly/4vQe01n.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council to discuss the Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration 2027-2029 Large Capital Projects Ranked List
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Front and Centered @frontandcentered.org · 24/07/2026
Thanks to all our wonderful partners and sponsors for helping to make this workshop happen! @ecology.wa.gov , @ecoss-seattle.bsky.social , @pspartnership.bsky.social, and @seagrant.whoi.edu.
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The PSAR program funds projects that protect & restore critical salmon habitat. But what if these projects also support climate resilience across the region? Find out how in our latest Making Waves story: bit.ly/4hpXXnc. (Sign up to receive free printed versions of future Making Waves too!)
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Puget Sound Science Panel will discuss the Puget Sound Implementation Plan & Tribal Science in Action on Wed, 7/15, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. & Thurs 7/16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Stillaguamish Tribe Natural Resources Building & online via TVW. More info: bit.ly/4vr8Cl1
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Science Panel to discuss the Puget Sound Implementation Plan and Tribal Science in Action
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Washington State Department of Commerce @wastatecommerce.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and celebrates Black freedom, resilience, and culture. Juneteenth is an opportunity to reflect on our history, recognize the contributions of Black communities, and acknowledge the ongoing work toward equity for all.
Juneteenth Freedom Day graphic with a black background and red, yellow, and green swoop design. Birds are visible in various colors significantly freedom. The Washington State Department of Commerce logo is at the bottom.
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Seattle hosts the US Men's National Team vs Australia's national team, the Socceroos, today in FIFA World Cup action. To mark the occasion, meet our region's finest: The Puget Sounderoos. Who are you picking in this match up? #PugetSound #FIFAWorldCup
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The @pugetsoundinstitute.org free Salish Sea Roundtable online speaker series continues on Tuesday, June 30th, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. June's roundtable is 'Hatchery effects on trait variation in Pacific salmon.' The event is free, but registration is required. Learn more: bit.ly/4a7gJeM
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
June is Orca Action Month - all about raising awareness and taking action for the endangered southern resident killer whales! So, we asked our orcas visitors to leave Puget Sound a review. What do you think? And how do you think orcas would rate Puget Sound? Learn more: bit.ly/4ecUUwS.
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Congratulations to Wakulima USA Executive Director, Dr, David Bulindah on receiving the 2026 Community Impact Award from the @seattleparksfoundation.org! Watch the video to learn more about Wakulima USA's inspiring work to build community through farming and public spaces. youtu.be/t1ijGtj0yf0?...
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Dr. David K. Bulindah: Community Impact Award 2026
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
The NWSC was one of the many partners who joined us at this year's Puget Sound Day on the Hill in D.C. helping advocate for the health & recovery of Puget Sound. Reauthorization of the Commission was one of the key priorities highlighted during our meetings. Learn more at their site: nwstraits.org
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Home | NW Straits
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Congratulations to the Northwest Straits Commission (NWSC). Yesterday, with a vote of 374-49, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to reauthorize the NWSC for at least another seven years. Read more about the news in Rep Larsen's press release: bit.ly/4ogPBzU
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We are excited to announce that the Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council has adopted the 2026-2030 Action Agenda for #PugetSound - our region’s shared plan to restore and protect Puget Sound's waters, lands, and communities. Read more in our press release: bit.ly/4vrtmta
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Want to see Dan's glass art in person? His work will be on display at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts from June 5th to 28th, with an artist talk on June 17th. Learn more about the event and Dan at fridayglass.com and www.bacart.org.
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Dan Friday - Ancestral Inspired Art | Meet The Artist
Discover Dan Friday's ancestral inspired glass art, featuring baskets, bears, totems and more. Meet the artist and explore available pieces.
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
For 30 years, Dan Friday has been creating glass art inspired by his Lummi heritage, including glass salmon, totems, & other works that tell the story of the Coast Salish people. Read more about Dan in the latest Making Waves: bit.ly/4cDn2qW (& sign up to receive future editions in print).
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Orca Action Month is nearly here & we can’t think of a better way celebrate than at Orca Fest, a free event with live music, fun activities, & a chance to learn from groups about the work being done to protect orcas. Sunday, May 31 - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - KEXP Gathering Space, 472 1st Ave N, Seattle
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Next week! Join us for Swimming Upriver: Learning from Our Setbacks to Adapt & Move Forward - two mornings of shared learning, case studies, & conversation. When: May 19 & 20, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT Location: Zoom Save your spot now by scanning the QR code or at this link bit.ly/4uq9Blr.
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
New short film, The River Within Our Veins, details the incredible efforts of a network of Tribal, public, and private organizations working together to study, monitor, and restore Puget Sound. See how this collaborative approach is saving salmon - vimeo.com/1185661064
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Dive deeper into the world of Sounder gray whales in the latest Making Waves where 11-year-old Maia interviews Nora Nickum, author of the children’s book Twelve Daring Grays: A Whale Migration Adventure makingwaves.psp.wa.gov/.../nora-nic... Sign up to receive future print editions of Making Waves!
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Nora Nickum’s New Children’s Book, Twelve Daring Grays – Making Waves
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Are you a Sounder Gray Whale? Would you take a 170-mile detour during your annual migration to snack on delicious ghost shrimp after not eating for several months? Maybe? Not sure? Take the Seattle Aquarium’s quick and fun “Are You a Sounder Gray Whale?” quiz to find out: bit.ly/4fdlSoK
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Quiz: Are you a Sounder gray whale?
Imagine you're a gray whale, preparing to head north from Baja, California. You haven’t eaten anything in several months, so you’re hungry.
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Meet the “Sounders”, the inspiration behind Nora Nickum’s new children’s book, A Whale Migration Adventure. In the newest edition of Making Waves, Nora sits down with 11-year-old Maia to talk about the inspiration behind the book and the amazing journey of these whales. bit.ly/4e2nSQo
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
The river remembers. Once Wild River opens May 9 in Seattle - a powerful, multi-artist exhibition led by Timothy White Eagle exploring the tension between the living river & systems built to contain it. Mini Mart City Park, Seattle May 9 – June 21 Opening Night: May 9, 4–8pm bit.ly/3QQMWQD
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law transformed funding for Puget Sound projects such as habitat restoration & salmon recovery. But with the funding set to expire in 2026, what happens when a vital funding source disappears? Read our article in the latest edition of Making Waves: bit.ly/4cr40o
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Approaching the Funding Cliff: What Happens When BIL Expires? – Making Waves
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
This time 2 weeks ago we were in D.C., wrapping up Puget Sound Day on the Hill 2026. It was a fantastic & productive 4 days connecting with local & federal partners to advance #PugetSound recovery. Thanks to Congressional offices we met with & everyone who joined us in D.C. & made your voices heard.
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
What can we learn from the challenges we face in salmon recovery & how can we adapt moving forward? Join us on Zoom, May 19 & 20, for Swimming Upriver, a forum focused on sharing real-world lessons, connecting across watersheds & strengthening adaptive management in action. bit.ly/4uq9Blr
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American Rivers @americanrivers.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
A floodplain is the wide, flat land beside a river or stream — and it plays a vital role in keeping rivers healthy and reducing flood risk. These rich ecosystems are also among the most biodiverse habitats on Earth. And among the most threatened: www.americanrivers.org/threats-solu...
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Natural Floodplains for People and Nature
A floodplain is the wide, flat land beside a river or stream — and it plays a vital role in keeping rivers healthy and reducing flood risk to our homes, farms, and city streets. These rich ecosystems ...
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American Rivers @americanrivers.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Public lands are our country’s single biggest clean-water provider. National Forests alone supply water to 60 million people. And they do it naturally – essentially for free. When rivers are damaged, we all pay the price. 👏Read about our river protection work: www.americanrivers.org/river-protec...
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River Protection
Healthy rivers are ribbons of life. Rivers provide much of our drinking water. Fish and wildlife need clean, free-flowing rivers to survive. Without healthy rivers, there’s no water, no wildlife, no l...
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Happy #EarthDay! Today we’re recognizing the people & community efforts behind Puget Sound recovery. Organizations like Serve Ethiopians Washington show how environmental stewardship & community connection go hand in hand. Read more in the latest edition of Making Waves: bit.ly/4cpZ4At
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Northwest Treaty Tribes @nwtreatytribes.org · 20/04/2026
Last week, representatives from Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission member tribes and the Puget Sound Partnership participated in the annual Puget Sound Day on the Hill, where they advocated for federal funding to recover Puget Sound. nwtreatytribes.org/tribes-advoc...
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Tribes advocate for Puget Sound recovery - Northwest Treaty Tribes
Last week, representatives from Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission member tribes and the Puget Sound Partnership participated in the annual Puget…
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Now with a working link! makingwaves.psp.wa.gov
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Making Waves – Stories from the people restoring and recovering Puget Sound
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
It's here! The newest edition of Making Waves is published, and we can’t wait for you to dive in! Making Wave is our printed and online magazine that explores the people and projects advancing Puget Sound recovery. Read Making Waves online at bit.ly/4vIi6JN.https://makingwaves.…
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
The final day of #PugetSoundDayOnTheHill 2026 is a wrap and we’re about to head home inspired (and a little exhausted - but in a good way). Thank you to our federal and local partners, Tribal leaders, speakers, and everyone who attended and shared their passion for #PugetSound.
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Washington State Department of Ecology @ecology.wa.gov · 16/04/2026
We've been out in Washington D.C. for Puget Sound Day on the Hill with @pspartnership.bsky.social, @nwtreatytribes.org and many other partners to advocate for Puget Sound recovery. Puget Sound is vital to our region's environment and economy, and we're continuing to advocate and invest in its future
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
It's the final day of #PugetSoundDayOnTheHill and preparations (and most importantly, the snacks) are ready for our final live panel - "Delivering Nature-Based Solutions to Prevent Flooding Disasters". Tune in to watch live on TVW right now: bit.ly/4dMaXlr - a replay will be available after.
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Northwest Treaty Tribes @nwtreatytribes.org · 15/04/2026
Puget Sound Day on the Hill activities are underway this week in D.C., with testimony from tribal leadership reaching federal officials in meetings and in panels like "How Habitat and Clean Water Support American Seafood." 🔗 Learn more: psdoth.org/
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
But wait! Puget Sound Day on the Hill isn't done yet! We're back at it tomorrow for our final day in DC, including two live stream events on TVW. 6–10 AM PT: Remarks from members of the Washington Congressional delegation - bit.ly/3QeHnv1 1–2 PM PT: Flooding panel - bit.ly/4dMaXlr #SaveOurSound
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Puget Sound Day on the Hill - Addresses from Members of Congress - TVW
Puget Sound Partnership and Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission hosts a discussion with members of congress as part of the 2026 Puget Sound Day on the Hill
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
That's a wrap on a productive day 3 of Puget Sound Day on the Hill. We met with federal partners, advancing important conversations on #PugetSound recovery, from salmon recovery & clean water to healthy habitats & flood protection. Thank you to all who met with us to discuss these critical issues.
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
#PugetSoundDayOnTheHill meetings to discuss #PugetSound recovery continued in DC this afternoon. We had the pleasure of meeting more federal partners, including @jayapal.house.gov. Thank you to Congresswoman Jayapal for your leadership & advocating for making restoration funding more accessible.
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Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. @repkimschrier.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
During this year’s Puget Sound Day, I heard from local and Tribal leaders, Washington state natural resources staff, and conservation groups about how to support Puget Sound and salmon population recovery. Thank you for your advocacy!
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Thank you to @repkimschrier.bsky.social for meeting with us today during #PugetSoundDayOnTheHill. We had a great discussion about the work being done to promote salmon & #PugetSound recovery, and why it deserves strong funding. Thank you to Congresswoman Schrier for your continued support!
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Day 3 of #PugetSoundDayOnTheHill is well under way in DC. Today, we're meeting our federal partners to discuss the innovative recovery work that’s being done in #PugetSound & why it should be fully funded. Here we are before a very productive meeting with @marilynstrickland.bsky.social this morning.
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Thank you to everyone who supported us during day 2 of Puget Sound Day on the Hill! We're grateful for the productive conversations about #PugetSound recovery and why funding matters. If you missed today's fisheries panel, you can watch the recording on TVW: bit.ly/4svoOjB. On to day 3!
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Day 1 of Puget Sound Day on the Hill is in the books! Thank you to everyone who attended today - we’re just getting started. We’re back at it tomorrow, continuing to advocate for #PugetSound recovery. Follow our social media channels for update throughout the week & learn more at psdoth.org
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Puget Sound Day on the Hill – Raising awareness to recover Puget Sound!Puget Sound Day on the Hill – Raising awareness to recover Puget Sound!
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
As part of Puget Sound Day on the Hill, hear from leaders across the fishing industry, policy, & Tribal communities in the live panel: How Habitat & Clean Water Support American Seafood. - Tuesday April 14 - 12:00–1:00 PM PT - Watch on TVW: bit.ly/4c7zksv Learn more: bit.ly/4263qXo
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Puget Sound Partnership @pspartnership.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
We’ve arrived in Washington, DC for Day 1 of Puget Sound Day on the Hill 2026. This week we’re advocating for the investments needed to protect & restore Puget Sound & sharing the work happening across the region. We also brought pins! Follow along for updates and livestreams: psdoth.org
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