Communities for a Healthy Bay
Sound Action. Sound Water.
Communities for a Healthy Bay
Sound Action. Sound Water.
Our dedicated team has been working hard to promote environmental stewardship and sustainable living in Tacoma. From new initiatives and land-use policy to upcoming events, there is always something happening in our community. Stay informed and get involved by reading the latest news and updates.
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October 24, 2023
On September 21, 2023, the Washington State Department of Health issued the first beach closure in Pierce County due to high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP). PSP, a toxin produced by certain algae, can be harmful when consumed. Beach closures due…
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October 24, 2023
TACOMA, Wash. — The burning of the Kodiak Enterprise has sparked concerns across Commencement Bay in Tacoma. The massive fishing vessel is owned by Trident Seafoods. Back in February of 2021, another Trident Seafoods-owned ship called the Aleutian Falcon caught fire while…
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October 24, 2023
TACOMA, Wash. — The Foss Waterway is a favorite location for Tacoma native Phyllis McElroy, who also works with the environmental watchdog Communities for a Healthy Bay. “I’ve seen the Foss Waterway go from a place where barnacles did not grow on boats…
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October 24, 2023
For those looking for a way to spruce up the city and give back, Tacoma’s annual day of service is right around the corner. On Saturday, Oct. 14, people are invited to volunteer at work sites across the city for…
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October 24, 2023
Green Tacoma Day is an annual day of service that offers great opportunities for the Tacoma community to get to know each other and our local green spaces. This year’s celebration will be on Saturday, Oct. 14. Participants are encouraged…
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October 5, 2023
This is Part 1 of a multi-part series on this story. Watch this entire documentary on one of the earliest and most effective waterway cleanups in North America. “It was old industrial wasteland. It wasn’t just contaminated. It was dangerous,”…
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