{"id":106,"date":"2019-03-12T23:10:32","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T23:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.forsea.org\/links\/"},"modified":"2023-04-02T03:20:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T03:20:42","slug":"links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.forsea.org\/links\/","title":{"rendered":"Puget Soundbook Links"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Sound
\nLinks… <\/span>Our
\nFavorites <\/span><\/p>\n

Get
\ninvolved in your neck of the Sound! Start by clicking on the link
\nnearest where you live. Then, choose an activity that best uses
\nyour skills and enthusiasm. <\/span><\/p>\n

Adopt
\nA Stream Foundation<\/a><\/b><\/span>
Focusing on habitat restoration and environmental education, the
\nAdopt-A-Stream Program “teaches people to become stewards of their
\nwatersheds”. Originally focusing on increasing awareness of the
\nimportance of the 3,000 miles of creeks, streams and rivers and
\nthe fish that inhabit them in Snohomish County, the foundation now
\nhelps those seeking to restore to health those waterways damaged
\nby people or nature throughout the Sound. <\/span><\/p>\n

Hood
\nCanal Environmental Council<\/b><\/span><\/a>
An organization of people who cherish Hood Canal as a unique spot
\nin Puget Sound with its unusual marine, mountain, and forest scenery,
\nits many relatively pristine watersheds and its clean marine water,
\nthe Hood Canal Environmental Council relies on the work of concerned
\nvolunteers like you to support its goals. <\/span><\/p>\n

The
\nLand\/Water Stewardship Program<\/a><\/b><\/span>
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Supporting adult volunteers who are interested in teaching others
\nabout the basics of watersheds, wetlands, streams, water quality,
\nforestry, native plants, wildlife and other natural resource topics,
\nMetro’s Land\/Water Stewardship Program will help give you the skills
\nto lead your community in natural resource management. <\/span><\/p>\n

The
\nMountaineers<\/span><\/b><\/a>
To know the Puget Sound, is to love the Puget Sound. As the premier
\nNorthwest outdoor recreation club, dedicated to the responsible
\nenjoyment and protection of natural areas, the Mountaineers will
\nget you out into the Puget Sound region. <\/span><\/p>\n

The
\nNature Conservancy <\/b><\/span><\/a>
Using a variety of strategies from purchasing land to trading development
\nrights, the Washington Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, together
\nwith members, like you, and conservation partners, has protected
\nnearly 400,000 acres of critical natural lands. <\/span><\/p>\n

North
\nCascades Institute<\/span><\/b><\/a>
From the tidewater of Puget Sound to ancient forests and alpine
\nglaciers, the North Cascades Institute is the Northwest’s premier
\nenvironmental education organization focusing on natural and cultural
\nhistory. Check out their volunteer stewardship programs as a way
\nto get involved. <\/span><\/p>\n

Northwest
\nStraits Commission <\/span><\/b><\/a>
Wondering how to put your diving skills to work? The Derelict Fishing
\nGear project of the Northwest Straits Commission may be the answer.
\nOne of its many projects, the Commission provides a way for local,
\ntribal, state and community representatives to work together to
\nprotect vital marine resources. <\/span><\/p>\n

Padilla
\nBay National Estuarine Research Reserve<\/a><\/b><\/span>
\n
From research to understand ecological processes operating in Puget
\nSound to on-site educational programs offered to schools and civic
\ngroups, Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve offers volunteers
\nlots of avenues to share their expertise. <\/span><\/p>\n

People
\nfor Puget Sound <\/b><\/span><\/a>
People For Puget Sound is a citizens’ group working to protect and
\nrestore the health of Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits through
\neducation and action. If you share their vision of a clean and healthy
\nSound, teeming with fish and wildlife, cared for by people who live
\nhere, there’s a place for you on their team. <\/span><\/p>\n

Port
\nTownsend Marine Science Center<\/span><\/b><\/a>
Offering a wide variety of educational programs, the Port Townsend
\nMarine Science Center’s mission is to foster respect for the natural
\nworld and encourage environmental stewardship through interactive
\nexhibits for the public, training and support of teachers and students,
\nand scientific study of Puget Sound. Support their mission by becoming
\na volunteer. <\/span><\/p>\n

Poulsbo
\nMarine Science Center<\/b><\/span><\/a>
The Poulsbo Marine Science Center, a multifaceted educational facility
\ndedicated to the preservation of the northwest marine environment,
\nworks to increase understanding of the marine environment and sustain
\nthe health of waters in our community and the world at large. Volunteers
\nare always welcome! <\/span><\/p>\n

Protect
\nthe Peninsula’s Future <\/span><\/b><\/a>
Rural areas of the Puget Sound Region face special challenges. Protect
\nthe Peninsula’s Future is dedicated to environmental protection
\nto enhance the quality of life for present and future citizens of
\nthe North Olympic Peninsula. <\/span><\/p>\n

Puget
\nSoundkeeper Alliance <\/b><\/span><\/a>
Enjoy spending your time on the water? The mission of the Puget
\nSoundkeeper Alliance is to protect and preserve Puget Sound by tracking
\ndown and stopping the discharge of toxic pollutants into its waters.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

The
\nSan Juan Preservation Trust <\/b><\/span><\/a>
Island life is always a bit different than life on the mainland.
\nThe San Juan Preservation Trust is dedicated to helping people protect
\nthe wildlife, scenery, and the traditional way of life of the unique
\nSan Juan Islands through the preservation and careful use of land.
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\nSound
\nExperience <\/a><\/span><\/b>
Gain the unique sense of the Sound only available from the water’s
\nsurface by volunteering with Sound Experience, dedicated to protecting
\nPuget Sound through education aboard the historic schooner, Adventuress.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Stream
\nTeam <\/b><\/span><\/a>
Stream Team is your way of getting involved with your neighbors
\nin protecting our valuable stream resources. Stream Team’s mission
\nis to maintain and restore healthy streams by facilitating action
\nand education projects, by fostering a community-wide sense of stream
\nstewardship; and by providing an avenue for improved community access
\nto government agencies and funding. Live in Kitsap County? This
\nlink is for you, otherwise check your county’s home page. <\/span><\/p>\n

The
\nTrust for Public Land <\/b><\/span><\/a>
Land trusts offer a unique way of protecting Puget Sound. The Trust
\nfor Public Land conserves land for people to improve the quality
\nof life in our communities and to protect our natural and historic
\nresources for future generations. Find out how you can get involved.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Washington
\nEnvironmental Council <\/b><\/span><\/a>
Taking the long view, the Washington Environmental Council protects
\nWashington’s environment and natural heritage for current and future
\ngenerations. Find out about their Healthy Streams Campaign that
\nfocuses on restoring and protecting adequate water in rivers and
\nstreams to support healthy and abundant fish and wildlife. <\/span><\/p>\n

Forterra<\/b><\/span><\/a>
Already conserving over a 100,00 acres, Forterra works to secure
\nwilderness, local farms and thriving cities as the Pacific Northwest
\nchanges and grows. Lots of on-going opportunities and events from
\ntree planting to park restoration are available to you in support of
\nForterra\u2019s efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Poulsbo
\nWater Cycle Glossary of Terms<\/b><\/span><\/a>
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