Agency Details:

People For Puget Sound

People For Puget Sound is a non-profit citizens' group working to protect and restore the health of Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits through education and action. Our vision is a clean and healthy Sound, teeming with fish and wildlife, cared for by people who live here.

Description:
We exist because our Inland Sea -- Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits -- is one of the wonders of the world. Its literally thousands of species of plants and animals rival the richness of any tropical rainforest. Its scenic beauty is unparalleled. And its health is key to our region's vitality. But Puget Sound is in trouble. Many of its creatures face possible extinction -- because of pollution, the loss of healthy habitat and the ever-present threat of an oil spill. Only we -- people who care -- can turn things around. We work to: eliminate contamination of the Sound and Straits, halt the destruction of natural habitats of the Sound and Straits and sustain the Sound and Straits as a healthy source of people's livelihood, enjoyments and renewal. We do this by: educating and involving our communities in our shared responsibilities, holding ourselves and public officials accountable for carrying out commitments and enforcing laws and regulations and building a popular, legislative and business constituency to effectively manage our region so that Puget Sound survives and thrives.

History:
People For Puget Sound is a regional citizen's organization founded in 1991 to educate and involve ordinary -- and extraordinary -- people in protecting and restoring the land and waters of Puget Sound.

Since our founding, we have recruited thousands of members, volunteers, activists, and "Kids For Puget Sound." We have developed partnerships with hundreds of other organizations. We are a growing organization with activities, events and projects in nearly every corner of the Sound and the Northwest Straits. Our work ranges from hands-in-the-mud habitat restoration to advocacy for the Sound in the halls of the legislature.

People For Puget Sound's programs are based on partnerships and collaborations, scientific credibility, creative use of communications and technology, and a hands-on style. Our work is funded by thousands of people like you.

Contact people:

Brendan Mackinson, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Mary Beth Dols, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 382-7006

Address:

Seattle Office - 911 Western Ave. Suite 580 Seattle, WA 98104 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.pugetsound.org

Directions:

We are at 911 Western Ave. Suite 580, Seattle, WA 98104. Here's a map and the mapquest link: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=911%20Western%20Avenue%2c%20Suite%20580&city=Seattle&state=WA&zoom=10&style=2 If you're coming on I-5, you will want the Seneca or James street exit, then you'll want to head west/downhill to. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 1st Ave or 3rd Ave, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on November 15, 2009