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FRONTLINE - Poisoned Waters - April 21st on most PBS stations - added April 2009

Watch Poisoned Waters on PBS! - More than three decades after the Clean Water Act, two iconic waterways—the great coastal estuaries Puget Sound and the Chesapeake Bay—are in perilous condition. Begining on April 21st, this FRONTLINE documentary will be broadcast on PBS, and available for viewing online.

Help Protect Water Quality for Our Grandchildren!

Join WSU Beach Watchers! - added February 2009

You don’t have to live on a beach, or even have beach access, to become a WSU Beach Watcher. “All you need to become a WSU Beach Watcher is passion for the waters, wildlife and lands of Puget Sound, time to volunteer and a willingness to work with others.”

Find out more - click the above link!

Invasive marine life threatening Puget Sound and displacing native species. - added November 2008

Arriving as stowaways on cargo vessels, these new invasives may encrust a ship's hull, or swim in the vessel's ballast water. Here is a survey of invasives found on our Edmonds beaches, both recent and historical.

The Asian Green Mussel, one of many recent introductions to our Edmonds beaches. Follow the link to read more.

City Buys Interpretive Signage for Fishing Pier - added Sept 2008

As part of the refurbishment of the fishing pier, the City of Edmonds has purchased new interpretive signage which will be installed soon.

"Noctiluca" Algal Bloom Along Edmonds Shore - added July 2008

A large "bloom" of bright orange Noctiluca algae appeared on Olympic Beach on July 19th, prompting many questions about this "red" tide.

USCGC Eagle Visits Edmonds - added July 2008

America's Tall Ship visits Puget Sound delighting onlookers on the Edmonds waterfront. Read about the amazing history of this magnificent sailing vessel.

The Edmonds Seal Sitters (www.edmondssealsitters.org)
is a group of trained volunteers who respond to seals that "haul out", or rest, on the sandy beaches of the Edmonds waterfront.

It is common and natural for seals to do this --- but people should not interact with the seals! Please do not feed seals, give them water, pet them, or try to put them back in the water! Seal Sitters help set up a perimeter to give the seals lots of room to rest, and the volunteers also help educate the public about seal behavior. If you would like information about how to become a Seal Sitter, contact susan.morrow@mac.com. If you find a seal on the beach, you can report it to the Seal Sitters by calling 425-327-3336.

Giant Squid in Puget Sound?- added November 2007

News last updated 20 April 2009