CHB is frequently called upon to speak with students, business leaders and other concerned citizens. Because of the large volume of requests, we ask that groups provide a $100 honorarium to support our work to “cleanup, restore, and protect” the Bay. We offer several presentations. Each presentation is 35-40 minutes in length followed by Q & A If you are interested in having CHB give a presentation to your group please contact Jeanine Riss at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 383-2429.

Superfund: A Lemons to Lemonade Story
Speaker: Leslie Rose, Senior Policy Analyst
Leslie Rose presents an overview of the Commencement Bay Superfund cleanup and brief descriptions of the 6 major cleanup sites. Twenty-nine habitat restorations ring the bay mostly as a result of Superfund mitigations. Volunteer efforts to maintain and continue these critical nearshore mudflat and salt marsh habitats are part of the story. Also included are ongoing measures by CHB and others to protect the tremendous investment the community has made in the cleanup and the role that Superfund has played in the revitalization of Tacoma.

Clean Boating: A discussion on individual responsibility and stewardship of our waterways.
Speaker: Jeff Barney, Bay Patrol Director
Jeff discusses ways that boaters can reduce impacts from marine vessels on the waterway. As Bay Patrol Director he has hands on experience with helping boaters reduce their impacts on water quality. While this presentation assists boaters in making responsible individual choices it also educates them to identify and properly report other sources pollution on the waterways.

Restoration and Invasive Species Removal
Speaker: Jeanine Riss, Restoration and Volunteer Coordinator
This presentation is geared toward high school or college biology or restoration courses. Jeanine Riss presents an overview of restoration ecology and invasive species in our area. As CHB manages six restoration sites, Jeanine will discuss her experience in both restoration and invasive species removal. Finally, Jeanine will attempt to recruit each and every one of you to join a CHB restoration event.

EnviroScape: A hands on demonstration of stormwater pollutants in our watershed.
This presentation is geared towards kids interested in learning about water pollution. Staff from Citizens for a Healthy Bay will talk about pollutants found throughout the watershed. Using the EnviroScape, which is a model of a watershed, we demonstrate how these pollutants get washed off roads, farms and landscapes and find their way into our rivers and Puget Sound. This is an interactive talk that involves students and provides them with real life changes they can make to reduce pollution in our waters. There is no honorarium needed for this presentation.

The Role and work of CHB in your community
This presentation is geared towards community neighborhood groups and service organizations. Learn about CHB’s history in working with citizens to cleanup, restore and protect waters in the Puyallup River Watershed, its programs, and what you can do to support the work of this premier community organization.