FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Ian McCabe, 564.669.4628, ian.mccabe@psp.wa.gov
Dear Puget Sound recovery community,
Mark your calendars: the 10th annual Puget Sound Day on the Hill will take place in Washington, D.C., the week of April 28, 2025!
Visit this link to RSVP for Puget Sound Day on the Hill
Puget Sound Day on the Hill is an annual event organized by the Puget Sound Partnership and the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission that supports effective policy and continued federal investment in Puget Sound restoration and salmon recovery efforts. Representatives from tribes, state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, along with concerned residents, lend their voices in support of action to restore Puget Sound and uphold tribal treaty rights.
We’re once again gathering a group to make the trip to Washington, D.C. for an in-person Puget Sound Day on the Hill. This year’s event is scheduled for April 28 – May 2, 2025. We will meet with key decision-makers in Congress to talk about the benefits a healthy Puget Sound brings to the entire nation. This year, more than ever, will be an opportunity to emphasize that we must hold ground and prevent any whittling away of our hard-won progress.
TENTATIVE ITINERARY (details will be posted at https://www.psdoth.org as they become available):
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Monday, April 28: Suggested travel day with evening welcome reception.
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Tuesday, April 29: Full group meetings with Members of Congress from Washington state. Evening networking dinner.
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Wednesday, April 30: Small group meetings with Congressional offices and committees. Evening reception and Capitol tour.
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Thursday, May 1: Additional small group meetings with congressional offices and executive offices and agencies. Possible panel discussion on Geographic Programs.
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Friday, May 2: Suggested morning departure.
Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation. More details on airline discounts and recommendations for hotels offering government per diem rates are available at the registration link.
Please contact Ahren Stroming at ahren.stroming@psp.wa.gov with questions.
Thank you, and we hope you can join us in standing up for Puget Sound and salmon recovery!
About the Puget Sound Partnership
The Puget Sound Partnership is the state agency formed to lead the region’s collective effort to restore and protect Puget Sound. Working with hundreds of government agencies, Tribes, scientists, businesses, and nonprofits, the Partnership mobilizes partner action around a common agenda, advances Sound investments, and tracks progress to optimize recovery.
For more information, go to www.psp.wa.gov.
About the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) is a natural resources management support service organization for 20 treaty Indian tribes in western Washington. Headquartered in Olympia, the NWIFC employs approximately 80 people with satellite offices in Burlington and Forks.
For more information, go to https://nwifc.org/.
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