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Toxic Chemical Loadings in Puget Sound: Progression from Studies to Actions

This project focuses on identifying and addressing the greatest toxic threats to Puget Sound by obtaining credible results and developing strategies for action. It involves three phases, each aiming to show results, fill gaps, and prioritize projects. The ultimate goal is to drive concrete actions to protect the Sound's ecosystem. Key actors include Ecology, U.S. EPA, DoH, and PSAT, collaborating to tackle toxics loading issues through formal decision-making processes. Continuous efforts are made to align with the Action Agenda and secure funding for ongoing projects. Communication and collaboration among various agencies and stakeholders are crucial for the project's success.

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Toxic Chemical Loadings in Puget Sound: Progression from Studies to Actions

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  1. Toxics Loading Studies2006 to 2009 Science  Policy Studies  Action Pragmatic progression Formal decision process

  2. Phase 1 Toxic Chemical Loadings to Puget Sound Actors: PSAT, Ecology, DoH, U.S.EPA Money: U.S. EPA NEP Grant $135,000 Goal: Identify greatest toxic threats Obtain credible results Develop strategy for action

  3. Phase 1 Outcomes Show first PSP results Broad participation Initial sketch of known/unknown

  4. Phase 2 Toxic Chemical Loadings to Puget Sound Ecology: “What next?” Springtime money: U.S. EPA $300K Ecology TCP $300K NOAA $ 55K No formal process for prioritization

  5. Phase 2 Projects Foci: Some of the sidelined pathways Fill gaps More details for pathways of greater threat Leads: Ecology U.S. EPA WDFW NOAA Eight Projects: One abandoned One scope changed

  6. Phase 2 Outcomes To-Date Roadways & Surface Runoff Wastewater Dischargers Assess Sediment to Biota Transfer Ocean Boundary Support Human Health Risk Assessment Box Model Develop Toxics Biological Observing System

  7. Phase 3 Toxic Chemical Loadings to Puget Sound • Ecology & PSP: “What next?” • Intentions: • Align with Action Agenda • (not yet written) • Keep momentum • U.S. EPA wants funding • to drive actions

  8. Phase 3 Projects • 17 Proposed Projects • 11 Received Funding (2 only for half) • 1 Project Split; 1 Project Merged • Plus 1 Project Funded by WA Legislature • U.S. EPA 2008 NEP Grant $1,983,800 • U.S. EPA $ 30,000 • U.S. EPA (NOAA / USFWS) $ 475,000 • Washington Legislature (PSP) $ 310,000 • Project Leads: Ecology U.S. EPA WDFW • NOAA U.S. FWS

  9. Phase 3 Year 2 Toxic Chemical Loadings to Puget Sound • Inter-Agency SC: “What next?” • Action Agenda for guidance • Remainder of U.S. EPA 2008 NEP Grant • PSP needs inventory of toxic chemical sources by Spring 2010

  10. Potential Phase 3 Year 2 Projects • Only 3 to 6 projects may be funded • Proposals due to U.S. EPA March 1 • Proposed projects: • Continuing Year 1 projects (2) • Link Sources to Sound / Synthesis / Education (3) • Air Deposition (2) • Stormwater (2) • Groundwater (2) • Bioaccumulation • Others

  11. Toxics Loading Hand-Off • From Various Agencies • To PSP Science Panel • Phase 3 Year 2 decision process will probably still be “pragmatic.” • Decision process for potential Oct 2009 funding is to be more formal and rely on recommendations of PSP Science Panel.

  12. Relationships 2/11/2009

  13. Possible Future Relationships

  14. James M. Maroncelli Washington Department of Ecology JaMM461@ecy.wa.gov 360-407-6588 Toxics Loading Project Website – http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/pstoxics/index.html

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