You can use an address to look up your watershed, also known as a Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA). We typically study and regulate water resources by WRIAs. There are 62 WRIAs in Washington.

The Action Agenda for Puget Sound sets cleanup priorities for contaminated sites at priority bays and any location within a half mile of Puget Sound. We're overseeing — and, in many cases, helping to ...

There's no shortage of ways for individuals and groups to help orca and salmon. Near the coast or far inland, all Washington waters are part of a healthy food web for orcas — and people, too! Much of ...

Restoring riparian systems in Puget Sound is a multifaceted approach led by several different agencies, organizations, Tribes, and volunteer efforts. There are many different opportunities to ...

This report summarizes the requirements and approaches to petition the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a no discharge zone and an overview of research on some other states' petitions. This ...

High bacteria levels in Puget Sound are a risk to human health. People can be exposed to illnesses when they swim and play in the water. In addition, shellfish are not safe to eat when bacteria levels ...

The Y-Valve Education Pilot Program is designed to help participating marinas and yacht clubs educate boaters about their Y-Valves, vessel sewage systems, and best practices for managing blackwater.

Ocean acidification is a global problem with local impacts. The impact of greenhouse gases on rising temperatures, coupled with excess nutrients from nitrogen and carbon, can hinder healthy aquatic ...

We receive some frequently asked questions about the Vessel Sewage No Discharge Zone (NDZ). For more information please see the main No Discharge Zone webpage or contact the project lead below. What ...

Southern Resident killer whales, or orcas, are a beloved icon of the Pacific Northwest. We served on Governor Jay Inslee's Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery Task Force, which developed proposals ...

The features that make Puget Sound such a stunning scenic, environmental, and economic resource also make it uniquely sensitive to pollution. Its long, narrow shape limits the circulation of water, ...

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) receives federal funding to support efforts to protect and restore Puget Sound. Most of the funds are used for financial assistance to state, local, and ...