Selected publications

Significant, typically recurring reports, documents, events and publications. The items below highlight selected publications and event proceedings related to Puget Sound science. If you want to understand the issues that were relevant for a given time period, these are key documents to read. If you have a suggestion for archive content, please contact us.

For a grouped listing by publication title, see: Archive of selected reports and proceedings.

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1992 State of the Sound Report cover

1992 State of the Sound

The third State of the Sound Report summarizes what is known about Puget Sound, its resources, and trends that threaten it.
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1999–2001 Puget Sound Water Quality Work Plan report cover

1999–2001 Puget Sound Water Quality Work Plan

The 1999-2001 Puget Sound Water Quality Work Plan prepared by the Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team coordinates state, federal, tribal and local actions to restore and protect the Sound's resources and water quality.
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1997–1999 Puget Sound Water Quality Work Plan report cover

1997–1999 Puget Sound Water Quality Work Plan

1997–1999 Puget Sound Water Quality Work Plan. Legislation passed in 1996 changed the way the management plan is carried out. The Puget Sound Water Quality Protection Act (Chapter 90.71 RCW) established the Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team and directed it to prepare a biennial work plan and budget (in this case, covering the period from July 1, 1997, through June 30, 1999).
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1994 Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan report cover

1994 Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan and 1996 Amendment

The 1994 Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan presented to the Washington State Governor and Legislature adopted in May 1994 and amended in May 1996 after the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority ceased to exist under provisions of the state's Sunset Act.
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1991 Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan report cover

1991 Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan

The Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan presented to the Washington State Governor and Legislature in January 1991; adopted in October 1991.
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1989 Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan report cover

1989 Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan

The Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan presented to the Washington State Governor and Legislature in November 1988 and adopted October 1989. This document includes information about the proposed creation of the 1991 Water Quality Management Plan.
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