Improve Watershed Health

What is The Freshwater Trust doing here?

The Freshwater Trust (TFT) is partnering with King County to devise a strategy for multiple compliance entities to work together to improve the health of the Puget Sound. Efforts could be expanded beyond the wastewater treatment plants to include a larger set of combined actions that reduce nutrient loading from stormwater, dairy, and agricultural runoff. TFT is helping partners design scenarios for real-world nutrient reductions, costs, and water quality impacts.

Why is this important?

Washington’s Puget Sound suffers from poor water quality, including a lack of dissolved oxygen, a critical component for salmon, orcas, and other marine animals.

With so many people and animals dependent upon the health of the Puget Sound, cost-effective plans can help ensure ratepayer dollars are directed to the best mix of projects, both at wastewater treatment plants and across the watershed, to improve water quality conditions.

How can you support these efforts?

One key way to support our efforts is through donations. TFT ensures that every dollar you give delivers measurable results that will make a difference.

You can also support us by subscribing to our newsletter and following or sharing our updates on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to help drive meaningful freshwater conservation. 

Want to take a deeper dive?

Learn more about what we’re doing in the Puget Sound region by following these links:

The Freshwater Trust partners with King County to help improve water quality in Puget Sound