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.
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
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: https://bit.ly/4dMaXlr - a replay will be available after.
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/
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
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.
#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.
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!
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!
Thank you to @marilynstrickland.bsky.social for meeting with us this morning to discuss federal and state funding for improving salmon runs, protecting homes and businesses during floods, creating jobs, and much more.
And thank you for always championing Tribal Treaty rights & #PugetSound recovery!
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.
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: https://bit.ly/4svoOjB
On to day 3!
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 https://psdoth.org/
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: https://bit.ly/4c7zksv
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4263qXo
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: https://psdoth.org/
Next week, we’re meeting with members of Congress in Washington DC for Puget Sound Day on the Hill to advocate for investment in Puget Sound recovery!
Even if you're not attending you can livestream events and keep up to date via our social media channels: https://psdoth.org/
#PSDOTH #SaveOurSound
A flock of seabirds in flight over open water, with a purple banner reading 'Seabirds Live! May 13, 2026 — Multimedia storytelling with Eric Wagner and Peter Hodum.
What can a rhinoceros auklet tell us about the health of the Salish Sea? Find out at Seabirds Live! A free multimedia event May 13 at UW Tacoma. Register: tinyurl.com/SeabirdsLive
@birdsconnectsea.bsky.social @univpugetsound.bsky.social @kingsbooks.bsky.social @uwapress.uw.edu
#seabirds #bookevent
You can now watch the film, FISH WAR online for free.
The free streaming service Tubi has added the feature-length documentary, which explores the battles over treaty rights in Washington state and the towering court case born from those clashes. #treatyrights
Watch now: https://bit.ly/4tiQjOl
The @pugetsoundinstitute.org's free Salish Sea Science Roundtable online speaker series continues on Tuesday April 14th from 12.30-1.30 pm.
The roundtable will share insights from 36 years of shoreline photo-monitoring after the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/4m45AQI
The State of the Sound report tells the story of Puget Sound's health, how far our restoration efforts have come & how much work remains. When we invest in recovery, we see results.
Read the 2025 report & see our progress, what is at risk & how you can get involved - https://stateofthesound.wa.gov/
It's official! Mindy took her oath of office on Friday, March 6th.
We're so excited to do great work together - welcome aboard, Mindy!
Read the 2025 State of the Sound - our biannual report on the health & recovery of Puget Sound!
See what’s working, where challenges remain, & how we can all be part of a thriving future for the place we call home.
When we invest in recovery, we see the results.
https://stateofthesound.wa.gov/
Today, March 9th, we observe Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday. Billy Frank, Jr. (Nisqually) was a tireless advocate for Indian Treaty rights and environmental stewardship. Billy Frank Jr, a founding member of the Partnership Leadership Council and is pictured here with Martha Kongsgaard in 2010.
Please join us in welcoming Mindy Roberts as the new Executive Director of the Puget Sound Partnership!
Mindy brings passion, curiosity and decades of experience in protecting clean water and healthy habitat in Puget Sound.
We are so excited to do great work together!
https://bit.ly/4bw9VHB
The Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council is meeting on Thursday, March 5 at 9 am to discuss Flood Impacts &Puget Sound Ecosystem Recovery & other items.
For the full agenda & attendance options, please see our media advisory content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAPSP/bulletins...
Forests protect Puget Sound’s waters, communities, & wildlife. New bipartisan legislation, introduced by @repkimschrier.bsky.social would strengthen reforestation efforts, expand nursery capacity, and improve wildfire resilience nationwide.
We are proud to support this effort: https://bit.ly/4cqCOqx
The latest BOLD action guide covers the NPCC 2026 Draft Fish and Wildlife Plan. Your comments are needed by 3/2. Photo of a Southern Resident killer whale, a population of orcas that relies on the salmon runs of the Columbia River Basin.
Your comments are needed in support of prioritizing salmon and steelhead recovery in the Columbia River Basin! These fish include key Chinook stocks for the Southern Residents.
Our latest BOLD action guide will help you through the process:
www.canva.com/design/DAHCN...
Comments are due by 3/2!
Invasive Species Awareness Week is here! Throughout the week @wainvasives.bsky.social is hosting webinars, events & spreading awareness at the capitol.
Learn more about their events, what Washington is doing to prevent the spread of invasive species & what YOU can do to help: https://bit.ly/4rrNFVQ
The @pugetsoundinstitute.org's free Salish Sea Science Roundtable online speaker series continues on Tuesday March 10th from 12.30-1.30 pm.
March's roundtable will discuss the impacts of commercial anchoring on marine systems in British Columbia.
Learn more & register here - https://bit.ly/3ZNH3VG
Show your loved ones how much you care with some PSP themed Valentine's Day cards!
We'd swim upstream for you!
https://www.psp.wa.gov/pspvalentines