October 1 & 2 / Suquamish, WA

Puget Sound is entering an important phase in nutrient management, and there is an opportunity to learn from other regions as we consider practical next steps here.

The Puget Sound Nutrient Management Implementation Exchange is a two-day event focused on implementation lessons from large, complex estuarine systems that have already worked through nutrient reduction strategies. Building on conversations that have occurred in Puget Sound over the past decade, this exchange will focus on practical experiences and lessons learned from regions that have implemented wastewater treatment upgrades, permitting approaches, funding strategies, and other nutrient-reduction efforts. While Puget Sound has its own unique ecological, regulatory, and Tribal context, other regions have valuable experience navigating similar challenges.

The goal is to bring together Tribal governments, wastewater treatment plant operators, utility managers, technical experts, regulators, researchers, policy staff, and other partners to discuss what has worked, what has been challenging, and what lessons can help inform and strengthen our region’s response to nutrient pollution in Puget Sound.