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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February 1, 2022
Electron Dam Operators Face Criminal Charges You’ll recall that CHB and Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (PSA) have sued Electron Hydro – which operates the Electron Dam on the Puyallup River – for violations of the Clean Water Act. CHB and PSA understand that during…
Read MoreDecember 1, 2021
CHB is now Communities for a Healthy Bay During the pandemic, CHB board and staff have had conversations about racial justice and and the environmental movement, and what being anti-racist actually means. We have been candid and open, and we…
Read MoreNovember 18, 2021
Community voices push Tacoma City Council to enact one of the strongest fossil fuel policies in the state, bans new and most expansions November 18, 2021By Erin Dilworth, Policy & Technical Program Manager, Communities for a Healthy Bay On Tuesday…
Read MoreNovember 1, 2021
Update | Electron Dam Pollution and Lawsuit Earlier this year, CHB teamed up with Puget Soundkeeper to file suit against Electron Dam to hold them accountable for polluting the Puyallup River. In the summer of 2020, Electron placed old artificial…
Read MoreOctober 1, 2021
Final Push for a Fossil Fuel Free Future in Tacoma This Tuesday, October 5th at 5:30PM Tacoma is kicking off what could be the final renewal of the Tideflats Regulations with a public hearing! This fight has been 4+ years in the making and…
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2021
Tacoma Poised to Limit Fossil Fuels in the Tideflats Tacoma is now the closest its ever been to stopping the expansion of fossil fuel facilities in the Tideflats and becoming a hub for renewable fuels. It’s been a long and winding path…
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