OUR 2020 GOAL:
New natural infrastructure will start reducing stormwater pollution across our region, resulting in a cleaner, healthier Puget Sound. We will work with a greater diversity of people and partners to bring the benefits of nature home to more communities.

Year Two Highlights


80 organizations

have partnered with the new City Habitats networkβ€”co-launched by the Conservancyβ€”to solve stormwater through collaborative action on nature-based solutions and re-imagining our urban areas as good for clean water and healthy communities

6 schools

received β€œgarden grants” for students to create and maintain on-site raingardens, in conjunction with a supporting curriculum about stormwater runoff pollution developed by the Conservancy’s national Nature Works Everywhere program
  

9 experts

worked with us to explore our beta mapping tool designed to support decisions about where to build green infrastructure to naturally treat stormwater runoff pollution; additional discussions with potential users will help us tailor this tool to effectively prioritize stormwater investments.

For me, this past year stands out for our work with the business community around our vision for Puget Sound’s cities. We deepened partnerships with regional giants Boeing, Microsoft and Vulcan. We found common ground with many other private sector leaders, including motivation to support the broader Puget Sound community. Together, we’re on our way to transforming this region by bringing more nature into our cities to benefit people and clean up our Sound.”
— Jessie Israel, Puget Sound Conservation Director