OUR 2020 GOAL
Create and act on a common vision for managing at least a dozen of Washington’s major river basins, applying conservation solutions that integrate the needs and interests of all stakeholders for a more sustainable, thriving future.
Year Two Highlights
1,000 acres
of habitat are now reconnected to rivers in 10 basins—resulting in more wild salmon, protected farms, safer houses and businesses and new recreational access.
$180 million in public funding
for the breakthrough Floodplains by Design partnership for projects that reduce flood risk, restore salmon habitat, improve water quality, and support local food production and recreation.
1 game-changing innovation
to revolutionize dairy waste management has attracted a $1 million federal grant to test its potential for eliminating a significant non-point source of Puget Sound pollution; now Washington state is considering a significant capital investment in this promising technological trial
“When a once-skeptical community leader says, “You kept your word, you followed through,” I know we are making real progress. The transformation we envision for Puget Sound floodplains requires significant trust among collaborating partners, which takes years to earn. We are now experiencing the dividends of our commitment to convene, listen to and support local communities in order to build a lasting vision that works for everyone.””
