Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office
The large-scale collaborative effort between Tribal, local, state and federal governments in Puget Sound has successfully restored critical habitat for fish, shellfish and wildlife, demonstrating the power of cooperative federalism in environmental stewardship.
About the National Program Office
On December 23, 2022, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 amended the Clean Water Act by adding a new section titled "Puget Sound Coordinated Recovery" and establishing a Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office within EPA.
EPA's Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office coordinates and manages the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, as well as Puget Sound restoration and protection activities across the agency.
We also coordinate international restoration and protection efforts with Canadian authorities, the Pacific Salmon Commission, and the International Joint Commission.
Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force
The Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force was created to enhance federal collaboration on Puget Sound recovery. It is co-chaired by EPA along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The task force is responsible for developing a federal action plan and publishing a biennial report that summarizes progress, challenges, and milestones. To learn more, visit Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force.
Contacts
For questions about EPA's Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office, please contact:
- Erik Peterson (peterson.erik@epa.gov), 206-553-6382.
- Diane Hennessey (hennessey.diane@epa.gov), 206-553-6385.