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Photo Credit: Linda Wright, 2023 Whatcom Watersheds Information Network Photo Contest Entry

Homeowners with Wells- Open Houses 5:30-7:00pm
May 28, Pioneer Pavilion; May 29, Meridian Middle School

This event hosted by the Washington Department of Ecology will specifically focus on WRIA 1 homeowners who get their water from a private well.  Resources and support will be provided for estimating water use, finding a parcel number, fee waiver information and a  “consultation” spot where water users can sign up for a 15-minute one-on-one session with an adjudication specialist to address specific questions and concerns.  Download Information Here

North Sound Marine Vegetation Brown Bag Virtual Event
Wednesday April 2, 11:30am-1:00pm

The Island, San Juan, Snohomish/Stillaguamish, and Whatcom Local Integrating Organizations (LIOs) are inviting you to a virtual event focused on the Marine Vegetation Implementation Strategy, the newest strategy being developed by the Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead’s (HSIL). This strategy will build off a foundation established through two regional plans, the Puget Sound Eelgrass Recovery Strategy and the Puget Sound Kelp Conservation and Restoration Plan. The brown bag event will include an overview of the current marine vegetation implementation strategy, Q&A with the HSIL, and group discussion and brainstorming on local implementation ideas and issues.   Register Here

2026-2030 Puget Sound Action Agenda Workshops
Registration and Schedule (February-March)

The Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) has initiated the process for the 2026-2030 Action Agenda.  As part of the 2026-2030 Action Agenda, the PSP and recovery partners are hosting workshops to refine the 2022-2026 Action Agenda content.  Registration Schedule Here