Scientists have shown for decades that too much nitrogen pollution in Puget Sound causes algae growth that lowers oxygen in the water and harms salmon, orcas, and shellfish. Wastewater treatment plants are the largest human-made source of this nitrogen, especially during the summer when oxygen is already low. In 2021, the Department of Ecology created […]

The City of Tacoma is proposing changes to the Critical Areas Ordinance that would weaken protections for wetlands, streams, and wildlife habitat. These rollbacks could cause long-term harm to our water, climate resilience, and public health. CHB is urging the Planning Commission to reject or substantially revise the proposed updates to Tacoma’s Critical Areas Ordinance. WHAT’S AT RISK: More […]

The City of Tacoma is proposing changes to the Critical Areas Ordinance that would weaken protections for wetlands, streams, and wildlife habitat. These rollbacks could cause long-term harm to our water, climate resilience, and public health. CHB is urging the Planning Commission to reject or substantially revise the proposed updates to Tacoma’s Critical Areas Ordinance. WHAT’S AT RISK: More […]