Puyet Sound Estuary Program Puget Sound Estuary Program Project Status Reports U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Puget Sound 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101 January 1988 ------- CONTENTS TOXIC CONTROL STUDIES Development of Sediment Quality Values - Phase I 1 Sediment Quality Reference Values - Phase II 2 Effects of Contaminant Partitioning and Organic Enrichment on Sediment Toxicity 3 Development of Effluent Toxicity Tests Using Puget Sound Organisms 4 Puget Sound Sediment Reference Material 5 Transport of Contaminants from Elliott and Commencement Bays to the Main Basin of Puget Sound 6 URBAN BAY ACTION PROGRAMS Commencement Bay Toxics Source Control Action Program 7 Elliott Bay Toxics Source Control Action Program 8 Eagle Harbor Preliminary Investigation 9 Lake Union/Ship Canal/ShiIshole Bay Water Quality Management Program 10 Everett Harbor Toxics Source Control Action Program 11 Budd Inlet Problem Identification 12 ESTUARY CHARACTERIZATION Puget Sound Environmental Atlas 13 Puget Sound Pol 1utant Loading 14 Dungeness Crab Study 15 Chemical Accumulation in Macroalgaes and Blackmouth Salmon 16 Chemical Accumulation in Puget Sound Clams 17 Seafood Consumption Risk Assessment 18 Survey of Marine Fi sh Data Sets 19 Toxics in Wildlife 20 Preliminary Identification of Data Sets and Stations for Water Column Characterization 21 Trends i n Puget Sound Water Quali ty 22 Characterization of Toxic Contamination in Non-Urban Bays and Basins of Puget Sound 23 Pesticide Usage Characterization/Sampling Strategy 24 DEVELOPMENT OF ESTUARY MANAGEMENT TOOLS Technical and Management Integration of EPA/State Department of Ecology Puget Sound Activities 25 Puget Sound Data Management 26 Integration of the Ambient Monitoring Program for Puget Sound 27 Development of an Ambient Monitoring Program for Puget Sound 28 Puget Sound Scientific Protocols 29 Preparation of a Risk Assessment Guidance Manual 30 Pol 1utants of Concern Matri x 31 Toxic Chemicals in Aquatic Environments Symposium 32 Puget Sound Institute Computerized Bibliography and Benthic Studies 33 PUBLIC EDUCATION/AWARENESS EFFORTS Puget Sound Traveli ng Exhibit 34 Seattle Aquarium: Adopt-A-Beach and State of the Sound Exhibits 35 ------- PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Development of Sediment Quality Values for Use in Puget Sound - Phase I PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement U.S. Army Corps of Engineers PROJECT PERIOD: July 1985 - Sept. 1986 Seattle District Tetra Tech, Inc. 11820 Northup Way, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98005 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET: Total: $164,500 Bob Barrlck, Tetra Tech EPA Share:Office of Puget Sound FY 85 $20,000, FY 86 $17,500 NEPA Compliance funds $75,000 Other Contributors: Corps of Engineers Dept. of Ecology Dept. of Natural Resources EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Dan Steinborn Catherine Krueger (206) 442-8505 (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: To compile and review existing chemical and biological data from Puget Sound in order to identify statistical relationships between sediment contaminant concentrations and empirically determined biological effects. Then, to evaluate possible techniques for identifying numerical values of chemical concentrations in sediments which are correlated to biological effects. Finally, to evaluate the appropriateness of using sediment quality values in various regulatory applications. PROJECT STATUS: Completed. Five draft reports covering separate aspects of the study were issued and reviewed by an interagency technical work group. The draft reports were revised and incorporated Into a single report titled "Development of Sediment Quality Values for Puget Sound (issued September 1986). ------- PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 01/19/88) PROJECT TITLE: Sediment Quality Values Refinement - Phase II PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT PERIOD: Sept 1987 - Sept 1988 Performance Technologies, Inc PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET: Bob Barrick, PTI Total: 155,602 Harry Seller, PTI EPA Share: 155,602 Other Contributors -0- EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Sally Hanft Catherine Krueger (206) 442-8508 (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: (See Development of Sediment Quality Values for Use in Puget Sound, phase I) This effort serves to further test the reliability of the Apparent Effects Threshold (AET) values,which serve to establish relationships between concentrations of chemicals in sediments and observed biological effects. PROJECT STATUS: The majority of the effort to date has focused on acquisition of data for inclusion in the sediment quality data base, and development of a menu-driven, Dbase Ill/IBM compatible data management system. This system can be used to calculate AET's and evaluate data sets based on AET or other potential sediment criteria values. Efforts have recently been initiated to upgrade the Puget Sound AET using new data and to further evaluate the sensitivity of the AET. The database and accompanying documentation will be delivered to EPA in April, 1988. A final study report is due in September 1988. ------- PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Effects of Contaminant Partitioning and Organic Enrichment on Sediment Toxicity PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center Newport, Oregon 97365 PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1985 - Aug. 1987 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Lavern Weber - OSU Rick Swartz - EPA ORD BUDGET: Total: $83,370 EPA Share: $77,660 (FY 85) Other Contributors: Oregon State Univ, EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Rick Swartz/ Catherine Krueger (503) 867-4031/ 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: To develop an understanding of the effects of contaminant partitioning and organic enrichment on sediment toxicity. Comparisons of results of static and flow through bioassays were used to examine: (1) the availability and toxicity of particulate-bound and dissolved contaminant fractions in Eagle Harbor sediments; (2) the influence of sediment organic enrichment on the availability and toxicity of flouranthene (a major contaminant of Eagle Harbor sediment); (3) the relative sensitivity of deposit-feeding amphipods (Corophium) and predatory amphipods (Rhepoxynius); and (4) the influence of sediments and organic enrichment on phoxocephalid amphipods in the absence of contamination by toxic materials. PROJECT STATUS: All laboratory testing and analyses have been completed and the data have been analyzed and interpreted. The following reports have been submitted to EPA: "Availability and Toxicity of Particulate-bound and Dissolved Contaminant Fractions in Eagle Harbor Sediments" - Final received Oct. 1986 "Effects of Organic Enrichment on Sediment Toxicity" - Final received Aug. 1987 "Organic Enrichment Effects on Rhepoxynius abronius" - Final received Aug. 1987 ------- PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Development of Effluent Toxlclty Tests Using Puget Sound Organisms PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Oregon State University Hatfleld Marine Science Center Newport, Oregon 97365 PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1985 - Aug. 1987 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: tavern Weber - OSU Rick Swartz - EPA ORD BUDGET: Total: $25,000 EPA Share: $25,000 ($16,000 from Office of Puget Sound, $9,000 from ORD) Other Contributors: Oregon State Univ. EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Catherine Krueger/RIck Swartz (206) 442-1287/(503) 867-4031 OBJECTIVES: EPA recently Implemented a change in policy concerning the control of toxicants in municipal and industrial effluents. This policy change requires that toxicity testing be incorporated Into NPDES permits. The EPA Office of Research and Development was requested by the Permits Division of the Office of Water to develop a series of toxicity tests specifically addressing marine and estuarine waters. It is estimated that it will cost $260,000 to develop appropriate tests for both the east and west coasts. Funding of $25,000 was provided in FY 85 by the Office of Puget Sound to allow OSU to conduct a literature search for information pertaining to: (1) the use of Surf Smelt and other Northwest marine fish species in effluent toxicity testing; and, (2) the propagation and maintenance of Surf Smelt and other marine fishes under laboratory conditions. PROJECT STATUS: The literature survey funded by the Office of Puget Sound has been completed. The final report, titled "Surf Smelt and Other Marine Fishes Appropriate for Use in Chronic Toxicity Testing in the Puget Sound Area and on the Pacific Coast", was delivered to EPA December 26, 1985. ------- PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Sediment Reference Material PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: NOAA/NMFS N.W. and Alaska Fisheries Center 2725 Montlake Blvd. E. Seattle, WA PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement PROJECT PERIOD: Apr. 1986 - Jan. 1987 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Dr. Don Brown, NMFS BUDGET: Total: $42,000 EPA Share: $42,000 Other Contributors: None EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: To develop a sediment reference material that can be used for the intercomparison of organic chemical data from individual analytical laboratories conducting analyses of pollutants in Puget Sound. Reference materials are necessary for determining if the precision of analyses by different labs are within acceptable limits. The results of this effort will be to more fully ensure the production of reliable and comparable data. PROJECT STATUS: Completed. The reference material was developed in May 1986. Verification analyses were completed in June. The material is currently stored frozen at the Northwest and Alaska Fisheries center, NMFS lab in Seattle. Requests for reference samples are available upon request. Requests should be directed to Catherine Krueger, Office of Puget Sound (206) 442-1287. ------- PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Transport of Contaminants from Elliott Bay and Commencement Bay to the Main Basin of Puget Sound PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement NOAA/PMEL PROJECT PERIOD: March 1985 - Oct. 1987 BIN C15700 Bldg. 3 Sand Point Way N.E. Seattle, WA 98115 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET: Dr. Herbert Curl Total: $200,000 EPA Share: $200,000 Other Contributors: NOAA In-Kind EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Catherine Krueger Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the movement of contaminants from Elliott Bay and Commencement Bay to the Main Basin of Puget Sound. Time series of velocity and vertical particle flux, combined with synoptic measurements of salinity, temperature, heavy metals, and particle-borne toxic hydrocarbons were used to estimate the major pathways for contaminant transport: advection, mixing and settling in the surface plume and mid-depth, and erosion, and settling in the bottom boundary layer. PROJECT STATUS: Field Sampling conducted March - May 1985, data analysis May 1985 - June 1986. Final Report Delivered October 1987 The final report contains a description of data acquisition , results of data evaluation and recommendations for future study efforts. ------- PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Commencement Bay Source Control Action Program PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Wash. Dept. of Ecology Mail Stop PV-11 Olympia, Washington 98504 PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1985 - Aug. 1987 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Marc Morton, Ecology BUDGET: Total: $114,463 EPA Share: $100,000 Other Contributors: Ecology EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Clare Ryan/Jack Gakstatter (206) 442-4014 OBJECTIVES: To create a special action enforcement/compliance team who's mission is to evaluate and eliminate sources of toxic contamination to Commencement Bay. Action team source identification and control involves inspection and evaluation of dischargers and potential sources, field investigations, meetings with responsible parties, preparation of documentation required for legal and enforcement activities, and follow-up monitoring of corrective actions. PROJECT STATUS: The Action Team has been working in Commencement Bay to reduce inputs of chemical pollution for approximately two years. Numerous orders have been issued, enforcement actions taken, and permits revised to include greater monitoring and control of toxics. The Action Team's efforts on source control is ongoing. ------- PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 09/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Elliott Bay Toxics Action Program PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT PERIOD: Dec. 1984 - Present 11820 Northup Way, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005 Battelle, Inc PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET: Jean Jacoby, Tetra Tech Total: $693,308 Bob Pastorok, PTI EPA Share: 343,308 Other Contributors: City of Seattle Dept. Ecology EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Sally Hanft Clare Ryan (206) 442-8508 (206) 442-8511 OBJECTIVES: Designation and description of toxic problem areas and probable sources of contamination to Elliott Bay and the lower Duamish River; identification of the agencies or individuals responsible for implementation of cleanup and/or abatement efforts. Emphasis has been placed on using existing data to identify and control known sources of contamination, with follow up field sampling to refine problem area characterization and identify additional sources. PROJECT STATUS: The initial stages of the project are complete. Existing data has been compiled and interim source control actions identified. A special enforcement and compliance team has worked for the past year conducting field inspections and follow up monitoring to ensure that source control actions are implemented. Sampling was conducted September 1985 to fill data gaps. The additional data is now being analyzed and the interim action plan will be revised based on the new information. Reports Issued: "Review of Existing Plans and Activities Oct. 1985 "Interim Action Plan" Oct. 1985 "Sampling Program Design" Aug. 1985 "Remedial Activities and Plans" March, 1985 "Initial Data Summaries and Problem Identification" Jan 1986 ------- 9 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Eagle Harbor Preliminary Investigation PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement Wash. Dept. of Ecology PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1985 - Aug. 1987 Mail Stop PV-11 Olympia, WA 98504 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET: Glennis Stumpf, Ecology Total: $124,000 EPA Share: $51.400 Other Contributors: Ecology EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Catherine Krueger Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: To provide financial support to the Dept. of Ecology's Superfund Program to enhance their Eagle Harbor Preliminary Investigation. The purpose of the study was to determine the type and extent of Eagle Harbor sediment contamination, define the ancillary properties of the sediments, characterize interstitial water quality, establish quantitative relationships among sediment chemistry, sediment toxicity, and benthic effects, and identify, where possible, probable sources of contamination. PROJECT STATUS: Field Sampling - conducted June 1985 Data Analysis - conducted June 1985 through July 1986 Report Preparation - Preliminary draft report issued June 1986 Final report completed The report, titled "Eagle Harbor Preliminary Investigation", indicated that the Washington Dept. of Transportation's ferry maintenance terminal represents a probable source of significant metals contamination to the harbor. Probable sources of significant hydrocarbon contamination were identified as the ferry maintenance terminal, the Wykoff Company wood treatment facility, and a spill or dump site midchannel in the harbor. Eagle Harbor has recently been designated an NPL superfund site and negotiations are ongoing with the Wykoff Co. and the Department of Transportation regarding remedying existing contamination. ------- 10 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Lake Union/Ship Canal/ShiIshole Bay Water Quality Management Program PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: City of Seattle Land Use and Transport. Project 200 Municipal Bldg. Seattle, WA 98104 PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1986 - Sept. 1987 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Francis Solomon EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 BUDGET: Total: $99,308 EPA Share: $50,000 Other Contributors: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 City of Seattle OBJECTIVES: Identification and description of toxic problem areas and probable sources of contamination to Lake Union and the Ship Canal; identification of policy issues and establishment of environmental quality guidelines; identification of the agencies or individuals responsible for implementation of source control and/or cleanup efforts; development of a detailed sampling program to fill critical data gaps in source identification and problem area characterization. PROJECT STATUS: The City of Seattle has completed a compilation of existing data and a preliminary identification of problem areas and sources of pollution. This information was used to develop a toxics control Action Plan for Lake Union and the Ship Canal that was issued Sept 30, 1987. The Washington Department of Ecology and Seattle Metro have agreed to provide personnel to oversee Action Plan implementation 1988. The following Lake Union reports are available from the city of Seattle: Lake Union and Ship Canal Water Quality Management Program Data Summaries Report - March, 1986. Data Summaries Report Addendum - April, 1987. Lake Union and Ship Canal Water Quality Management Program Background Report - June, 1986 Lake Union and Ship Canal Water Quality Management Program Draft Interim Action Plan - October, 1987 in ------- 11 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 09/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Everett Harbor Toxics Action Program PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT PERIOD: April 1985 to Present 11820 Northup Way, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET: Jean Jacoby, Tetra Tech Total: $522,985 Bob Pastorok, PTI EPA Share: $522,985 Other Contributors: Dept. of Ecology - In Kind EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Sally Hanft Clare Ryan (206) 442-8508 (206) 442-8511 OBJECTIVES: Designation and description of toxic problem areas and probable sources of contamination to Everett Harbor; Identification of the agencies or individuals responsible for implementation of source control and/or cleanup efforts. Emphasis has been placed on using existing data to identify and control known sources of contamination, with follow up field sampling to refine problem area characterization and identify additional sources. PROJECT STATUS: Existing data has been compiled and evaluated. Followup sampling and analysis has been completed, and an action plan is being developed. An action team has worked for the past year conducting field inspections and follow up monitoring to ensure that source control actions are implemented. Additional data is now being analyzed and an action plan will be developed based on this Information. Reports Issued: "Sampling and Analysis ^ July 1985 "Initial Data Summaries and Problem Identification" Sept. 1985, draft "Review of Existing Plans and Activities Jan. 1986 "Remedial Activities and Plans" Sept. 1985 ------- 12 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 01/15/88) PROJECT TITLE: Budd Inlet Problem Identification Data PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT TYPE: Contract PROJECT PERIOD: 4/7/87 - 4/1/88 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Ms. Karen Keely BUDGET: Total: 30,701 EPA Share: 30,701 Other Contributors: -0- EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Sally Hanft (206) 442-8508 FTS 399-8508 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Michael S. Rylko (206) 442-4014 FTS 399-4014 OBJECTIVES: This project is one component of The Urban Bay Toxics Control Program. The Fundamental program objectives of the problem identification phase are to identify existing comtamination problems through a literature and data review; identifying and ranking suspected pollutant sources; and identifying data and information gaps. PROJECT STATUS: Draft initial problem identification and data gaps summary will be completed 2/15/88 with a final report expected 4/1/88. Because the major toxics problems and the data concerning conventional pollution problems are limited, a large portion of the project's effort will be directed toward identifying data gaps. ------- PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 01/01/88) PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Environmental Atlas PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract and Interagency Agreement Phase 1: Jones & Stokes Bellevue, Washington PROJECT PERIOD: Phase 2: Corps of Engineers Phase 1: March - Aug. 1985 Seattle District Phase 2: Jan. - Feb. 1987 Evans Hamilton Seattle, Washington PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Harvey Van Veldhuizen, Jones & Stokes Frank Urabeck, Corps of Engineers Betsy Day, Evans-Hamilton EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: John Armstrong John Armstrong (206) 442-1368 (206) 442-1368 BUDGET: Phase 1 Phase 2 Total: $14,576 Total: $147,716 EPA Share: $14,576 EPA Share: $40,000 FY 85 Other Contributors: None $43,716 FY 86 Other Contributors: Corp of Eng. PSWQA OBJECTIVES: To develop an atlas of Puget Sound, identifying areas of biological significance, sources of pollution, environmental conditions, and resource uses. The atlas, which consists of a series of maps with overlays and accompanying narrative, will provide a common reference for agencies focusing on preventive action and/or solving environmental problems in Puget Sound. PROJECT STATUS: The atlas and descriptive narrative were completed in February 1987. ------- 14 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Pollutant Loading PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract Cooper Consultants PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. - Nov. 1985 1750 112the Ave., N.E. Bellevue, HA 98004 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET: Miles Athey - Cooper Consultants Total: $60,523 Spyros Pavlou - Envlrosphere EPA Share: $60,523 Other Contributors: None EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Norma Young Catherine Krueger (206) 442-4012 (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: To compile, organize, and review existing pollutant loading data, and develop recommendations for Increasing the utility of the NPDES program as a tool for collecting loading data. Then, to evaluate and recommend methodologies and appropriate models for use in quantifying nonpolnt pollution to Puget Sound, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the current system of monitoring and reporting oil and toxic spill information. PROJECT STATUS: The study was completed in November 1985. The following products were generated: Reports: "Summary of Historical Puget Sound Contaminant Mass Loading Analyses" delivered Oct. 1985 "Methodologies for Quantifying NonPoint Source Contaminant Loadings to Puget Sound" delivered Oct. 1985 "Identification of Contaminant Spill Records" delivered Oct. 1985 "NPDES Monitoring Recommendations to Improve Contaminant Loading Data Availability" delivered Oct. 1985 Database: Puget Sound Pollutant Loading Source Data Inventory ------- 15 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Dungeness Crab Habitat Study PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement Washington Sea Grant PROJECT PERIOD: Apr. - Dec. 1986 University of Washington College of Fisheries Seattle, Washington 98195 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET: David Armstrong, Univ. of WA Total: $21,500 EPA Share: $21,500 Other Contributors: None EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Catherine Krueger - Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: To complete a study recently undertaken by the Washington Department of Fisheries and the Washington Sea Grant Program. The study will result in the development of better information on the Dungeness crab resource in Puget Sound, specifically, on the use of different habitats by various life stages of the crab. PROJECT STATUS: Five areas of northern Puget Sound were sampled April - June. The data collected has been organized and analyzed with emphasis on habitat utilization by life stage, definition of inshore/offshore movements, determination of recruitment distribution and relative strengths between year classes, and identification of important crab aggregation areas, especially as related to molting and gravid females. Two of the three project reports have been finalized: Padllla Bay Dungeness Crab, Cancer Magister. Habitat Study - January, 1987. Dungeness Crab, Cancer Maqister. Distribution, Recruitment, Growth, and Habitat Use in Lummi Bay, Washington - December, 1986. The third report, a masters thesis, is still in progress. ------- 16 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Chemical Accumulation 1n Macroalgae and Blackmouth Salmon PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: In-house Study EPA, Environmental Services D1v. PROJECT PERIOD: Macroalgae, May 1986 Jan. 1987; Salmon - FY.87 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Dave Terpenlng, EPA ESD BUDGET: Total: Not applicable EPA Share: Other Contributors: EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: To determine concentrations of pesticides, metals, and PCBs 1n the tissue of four species of macroalgae and one species of salmon harvested 1n Puget Sound. Following tissue analysis, human health risk assessment techniques will be used to determine the extent to which 1ngest1on of the seaweed or salmon could be harmful to human consumers. PROJECT STATUS: Completed. Macroalgae sampling was conducted in May 1986 at 5 urban/industrial areas in Puget Sound. Sampling sites were selected on a "worst case" basis. Sample analysis has been completed and results indicate relatively low levels of all substances measured. Blackmouth salmon were harvested in November 1986, from 7 bays. A human health risk assessment has been Initiated using both the seaweed and salmon data. ------- 17 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 12/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Chemical Accumulation in Puget Sound Clams PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement Washington Department of Social PROJECT PERIOD: April 1986 - Feb 1988 and Health Services PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Jack Lilja, DSHS BUDGET: Total: $213,000 EPA Share: $203,655 Other Contributors: DSHS EPA PROJECT OFFICER: John Armstrong (206) 442-1368 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: John Armstrong (206) 442-1368 OBJECTIVES: To determine whether levels of chemicals and bacteria in Puget Sound shellfish harvested from recreational beaches are high enough to be potentially harmful to human consumers. PROJECT STATUS: Teams from DSHS and EPA harvested several species of clams from 25 recreational beaches in Puget Sound during 1986 and 1987. Preliminary results of the analysis indicate chemical contaminants in nearly all samples were below action levels set by the U.S. FDA. Bacteria in the clams were detected at higher than allowable levels for commercial clamming operations at several beaches. The final report will be released in April, 1988. A human health risk assessment, using EPA methods, will be conducted in FY 1988 using the clam tissue data. ------- 18 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 01/19/88) PROJECT TITLE: Seafood Consumption Risk Assessment PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT TYPE: Contract PROJECT PERIOD: Sept 1987 - July 1988 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Dr. Les Williams Tetra Tech BUDGET: Total: 35,042 EPA Share: 35,042 Other Contributors: - -0- EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Sally Hanft (206) 442-8508 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: To compile recently collected Information on the levels of chemical contaminants in the tissue of select species of Puget Sound fish (bottom fish and salmon), shellfish, and edible seaweed, and to identify and evaluate the human health risks associated with consumption of these organisms. : PROJECT STATUS: Project was initiated in September 1987. Data was compiled from PSEP's recreational shellfish survey, (see Chemical Accumulation in Puget Sound Clams) PSEP's salmon and seaweed contamination study,(see chemical Accumulation in Macroalgaes and Black Mouth Salmon) the University of Washington's recreational fishing survey, and the Elliott Bay and Everett Harbor Toxics Action Programs. Data quality assurance evaluations were conducted October 1987 - December 1988. Preliminary risk assessment results are expected in March. Final risk assessment results and a complete project report are due in July 1988. ------- 19 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 01/15/88) PROJECT TITLE: Toxics in Wildlife PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Washington Dept. of Wildlife PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement PROJECT PERIOD: 6/9/87 - 9/15/88 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Pete Haug, WDM Bert Weber, Western Washington University BUDGET: Total: 42,373 EPA Share: 40,039 Other Contributors: WA Dept. Wildlife EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Michael Rylko (206) 442-4014 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Michael Rylko (206) 442-4014 OBJECTIVES: 1. Determine what is known about the concentration and distribution of contaminants in the Puget Sound Basin and the uptake of contaminants and metabolites in selected wildlife species which inhabit the basin. 2. Characterize trends, based on existing data, and put Puget conditions into perspective; are contaminant levels in Puget Sound wildlife significant with respect to other areas? Sound 3. Consider project findings in the context of a long term monitoring plan, i.e., Puget Sound Ambient Monitoring Plan. PROJECT STATUS: Data bases and bibliographies (including the NOAA data bases) are being obtained and screened for pertinent references and data. A hard-copy progress report on the abstract and data bibliography, keyword index and, normalized data base with documentation and reports is due 2/15/88, the final product is due 6/1/88. A draft of the literature synthesis and characterization is due 5/1/88 with a final report due 7/1/88. ------- 20 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 12/15/87) PROJECT TITLE: Survey of Puget Sound Marine Fish Data Sets for Possible Characterization Study PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Fisheries Research Institute University of Washington PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement with NOAA Seagrant PROJECT PERIOD: May 1, 1987 - December 15, 1987 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Dr. Bruce Miller, F.R.I., UW BUDGET: Total: $10,000.00 EPA Share: $10,000.00 Other Contributors: -0- EPA PROJECT OFFICER: John Armstrong (206) 442-1368 FTS 399-1368 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: John Armstrong (206) 4420-1368 FTS 399-1368 OBJECTIVES: Determine whether high quality, consistent, long-term information exists on marine fish catches throughout Puget Sound. Propose whether or not a larger effort to actually document trends in Puget Sound marine fish is warranted. PROJECT STATUS: Project completed 1n December 1987. Final report recommends accumulating data from specific researchers and specific parts of Puget Sound to attempt to document trends in marine fish. ------- 21 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 12/15/87) PROJECT TITLE: Preliminary Identification of Data Sets and Stations for Water Column Characterization PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement with NOAA School of Oceanography PROJECT PERIOD: February, 1987 - University of Washington August, 1987 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET: Dr. Alyn Duxbury Total: $10,000' School of Oceanography EPA Share: $10,000 University of Washington Other Contributors: -0- EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: John Armstrong John Armstrong (206) 442-1368 FTS 399-1368 OBJECTIVES: This study assisted Office of Puget Sound In identifying data sets to be used in a subsequent study of spatial and temporal trends in physical and chemical conditions of the water column in Puget Sound (see "Trends in Puget Sound Water Quality"). This preliminary study will identify stations which have been consistently sampled over a long period of time and which are often located in areas with suspected water quality problems. This information is needed to ensure that the characterization study on water column trends will focus on the best available data and the most important sampling stations for identifying potential dissolved oxygen and nutrient problems in the Sound. Without this preliminary study, the Office of Puget Sound would not be able to conduct a thorough characterization study on water column trends. PROJECT STATUS: Completed August, 1987. The high priority water quality studies identified in this report have been used in the effort to characterize water quality trends in Puget Sound. ------- 22 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 12/15/87) PROJECT TITLE: Trends In Puget Sound Water Quality PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: BatteHe, Inc. and Tetra Tech, Inc. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Steve Brown, Tetra Tech PROJECT TYPE: Contract PROJECT PERIOD: Oct. 1986 - Feb 1988 BUDGET: Total: 76,093 EPA Share: 76,093 Other Contributors: -0- EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Michelle Hiller <202) 475-7102 FTS 475-7102 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: John Armstrong (206) 442-1368 FTS 399-1368 OBJECTIVES: To determine if trends in several water quality parameters are evident in Puget Sound. PROJECT STATUS: This report, which characterizes trends in Puget Sound water quality, will be completed in March, 1988. The parameters which were reviewed for the existence of trends include: salinity, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, dissolved inorganic nitrate, dissolved orthophoshate, secchi disk, depth, chlorophyll A, sulfite waste liquor, fecal coliform bacteria, and climatic variables. ------- 23 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 12/15/87) PROJECT TITLE: Characterization of Toxic Contamination in Non-Urban Bays and Basins of Puget Sound PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Battelle, Inc. and Tetra Tech, Inc PROJECT TYPE: Control PROJECT PERIOD: Oct 1986- Feb 1988 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Becky Maguire BUDGET: Total: 76,094 EPA share: 76,094 Other Contributors: -0- EPA PROJECT OFFICER Michelle Hiller (202) 475-7102 FTS 475-7102 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: John Armstrong (206) 442-1368 FTS 399-1368 OBJECTIVES: To determine whether toxic chemical-related problems may exist in the infrequently studied rural areas of Puget Sound. PROJECT STATUS: The final report will be completed in March, 1988. The study will include a list of embayments within the Sound and maps which include field measurements (biological, chemical, etc ...) which have been gathered from these areas. The embayments will be prioritized as having high, medium, or low potential for toxics-related problems and, therefore, warranting additional biological and chemical sampling in the future. ------- 24 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 01/01/88) PROJECT TITLE: Pesticide Usage Characterization/Sampling Strategy PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT PERIOD: 11/16/87 - 5/1/88 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET: Gary Pasco - Tetra Tech Total: 35,000 (206) 442-8508 EPA Share: 35,000 Other Contributors: -0- EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Sally Hanft Michael S. Rylko (206) 442-8508 (206) 442-4014 OBJECTIVES: To conduct a literature survey and pesticide use assessment and to identify the pesticides of primary concern in Puget Sound with respect to estuarine ecosystems. Identify ongoing pesticide research and design a sampling strategy that can be used within an integrated monitoring program. PROJECT STATUS: Interim sampling strategy recommendations will be provided prior to project completion date to accommodate April, 1988 sampling reconnaissance aboard the Anderson research vessel. ------- 25 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Technical and Management Integration of EPA/Dept. of Ecology Puget Sound Activities PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Washington Dept. of Ecology PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 86 - Aug. 88 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: J1m Krull, Ecology BUDGET: Total: $116,326 EPA Share: $109,326 Other Contributors: Dept. of Ecology EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-0966 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Clare Ryan (206) 442-8511 OBJECTIVES: To facilitate the exchange of technical information and expertise between EPA and the Dept. of Ecology and to better Integrate the Puget Sound activities being undertaken jointly and concurrently by the two agencies. PROJECT STATUS: The cooperative agreement was awarded in August 1986. Tasks being performed under the cooperative agreement include coordination of urban bay toxics control programs, and preparation of "Puget Sound notes" newsletter. An urban bay action team accomplishments report was completed in September, 1987. ------- 26 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Data Management PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Tetra Tech, Inc. 11820 Northup Way, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005 PROJECT TYPE: Contract PROJECT PERIOD: May 1985 - Nov. 1985 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Roberta Fines, Tetra Tech BUDGET: Total: $37,330. EPA Share: $37,330 Other Contributors: None EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Martha Burke (206) 442-4014 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: To identify federal, state, and local needs for the storage, analysis and management of Puget Sound data; to evaluate regional data management systems and to assess their acceptability for use as a central database for Puget Sound; to identify a system or combination of systems that will meet regional and national needs, to recommend future efforts required by agencies to ensure that data is of high quality and is accessible by others. PROJECT STATUS: The Data Management Project is complete. The final report, titled "Puget Sound Data Management System Development", was delivered to EPA in November 1985. The report indicated the need for the creation of a cataloging system for Puget Sound data sets and documents and the development and/or agreement between agencies on the use of common formats for data exchange. As no state agency currently possesses the capability to sponsor a comprehensive database for all Puget Sound data, data collected under the auspices of PSEP are routinely submitted for inclusion in the national estuaries database developed by the Office of Marine and Estuarine Protection at EPA headquarters. ------- 27 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 12/15/87) PROJECT TITLE: Development of Integrated Monitoring Program for Puget Sound - Phase I PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Tetra Tech, Inc. 11820 Northup Way, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005 PROJECT TYPE: Contract PROJECT PERIOD: Mar. - Nov.1986 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Bob Pastorok, Tetra Tech BUDGET: Total: $94,797 EPA Share: $94,797 Other Contributors: None EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Sally Hanft (206) 442-8580 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: John Armstrong (206) 442-1368 OBJECTIVES: Working through an interagency technical work group, determine the goals, objectives, and components required of a comprehensive ambient monitoring program for Puget Sound, including rivers draining into the system; identify detailed monitoring program components, evaluate options and institutional structures for implementing the program; and determine the contents, format, and frequency of monitoring data reporting. PROJECT STATUS: The draft report, issued November 1986, is being used by the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority 1n developing their recommended monitoring program. As part of the PSWQA effort, the design for a comprehensive, integrated ambient monitoring program will be finalized. ------- 28 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 12/15/87) PROJECT TITLE: Development of an Ambient Monitoring Program for Puget Sound - Phase II PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Puget Sound Water Quality Authority PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement PROJECT PERIOD: May 87 - Nov. 88: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Andrea Copping BUDGET: Total: $135,000.00 EPA Share: $125,000.00 Other Contributors: $10,000.00 EPA PROJECT OFFICER: John Armstrong EPA PROJECT MONITOR: John Armstrong (206) 442-1368 FTS 399-1368 OBJECTIVES: Building on the phase I monitoring program effort,support development and State adoption of a comprehensive ambient monitoring program for the Puget Sound basin. PROJECT STATUS: The final monitoring program recommendations from this agreement and the Monitoring Management Committee will be presented to the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority during April, 1988. These recommendations will Include details concerning the proposed monitoring effort, potential funding, data management and the institutional structure for conducting the program. ------- 29 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 01/01/88) PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Protocols PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT PERIOD: April 1985 - ongoing 11820 Northup Way, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET: Scott Becker, Tetra Tech Total: $128,000 EPA Share: $83,000 Other Contributors: Corps of Engineers Wash. Dept. of Natural Resources EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Sally Hanft John Armstrong (206) 442-8508 (206) 442-1368 OBJECTIVES: Develop consistent, high quality protocols for the collection and analysis of environmental information from Puget Sound. PROJECT STATUS: A loose-leaf protocols manual has been written and widely distributed. Protocols for the following parameters are included in the manual: station positioning; conventional sediment variables; organic compounds in sediment and tissues; metals in sediment, tissue and water; benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages, laboratory sediment bioassays, microbial indicators and fish pathology. Several additional protocols are being considered for development in 1988. ------- 30 PROJECT TITLE: PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 01/15/88) Preparation of a Risk Assessment Guidance Manual PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT TYPE: PROJECT PERIOD:March 1988-June 1986 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Dr. Bob Pastorok BUDGET: Total: $9,217. EPA Share: $9,217. Other Contributors: none EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Sally Hanft (206) 442-8508 FTS 399-8508 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: John Armstrong (206) 442-1368 FTS 399-1368 OBJECTIVES: To write a manual of protocol for assessing risks associated with consuming seafood which may be chemically contaminated. PROJECT STATUS: The final report was distributed in June, 1986. This report facilitates the review of information on fish and shellfish tissue contamination by chemicals and allows the reader to put these tissue chemical levels into perspective given the state of the art risk assessment methodologies. The report was used as the basis for a later study that came out of EPA headquarter1s Office of Marine and Estuarine Protection. ------- 31 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Pollutants of Concern Matrix PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Tetra Tech, Inc. 11820 Northup Way, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005 PROJECT TYPE: Contract PROJECT PERIOD: March - June 1986 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Bob Barrick, Tetra Tech BUDGET: Total: $22,126 EPA Share: $22,126 Other Contributors: None EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Sally Hanft (206) 442-8580 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: John Armstrong (206) 442-1368 OBJECTIVES: To develop a database and users manual which contains information on 50 chemicals of concern in Puget Sound. In addition to other variables, the matrix shall contain information for each chemical on toxicity ranges, criteria and standards, bioaccumulation and other biological effects, the range of concentrations measured in Puget Sound, and known and potential sources. PROJECT STATUS: The matrix database and users manual were delivered to EPA in August 1986. Copies have been distributed to federal, state, and local permit writers, resource managers, and scientists. ------- 32 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Toxic Chemicals In Aquatic Environments and Biological Effects Symposium PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement NOAA/NMFS PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1985 - Sept. 1986 N.W. and Alaska Fisheries Center 2725 Montiake Blvd. E. Seattle, WA 98112 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET: Dr. Donald Mai 1ns, NMFS Total: $45,000 EPA Share: $5,000 Other Contributors: NOAA, National Cancer Institute, others EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Catherine Krueger Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: To sponsor an international scientific symposium which addresses the nature and extent of chemical pollution and its effects on biota in the aquatic environment. PROJECT STATUS: Approximately 400 individuals from around the world were invited. The symposium was held at the Westin Hotel, in Seattle, Sept. 16-18, 1986 attendance was excellent. The symposium began with a discussion of aquatic chemical pollution problems worldwide, followed by an environmental management forum focusing on Puget Sound. Panel discussions attempted to bridge the gap between scientists, managers, and public policy makers. ------- 33 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 01/15/88) PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Institute: Estuary Studies PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Puget Sound Institute University of Washington Seattle, Washington 98195 PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1986 - Aug. 1988 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Dr. Marsha Landolt BUDGET: Total: $208,823 EPA Share: $165,163 Other Contributors: Univ. of Wash, EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 EPA PROJECT MONITOR: John Underwood (206) 442-0966 OBJECTIVES: To facilitate the exchange of technical information and expertise between EPA and the University of Washington, to better integrate the Puget Sound activities being conducted jointly and concurrently by EPA and the Institute, and to provide support to the University for the development of information and tools which can be used in characterizing environmental conditions in Puget Sound. PROJECT STATUS: The cooperative agreement was awarded in August 1986. Tasks performed under the cooperative agreement include: (1) development of a comprehensive computerized bibliographic system for Puget Sound documents, and; (2) investigation of changes in benthic community structure associated with exposure to chemically contaminated sediment. A working copy of the bibliography was received documentation and further refinements are still benthic community study is still in progress. January, 1988, but being negotiated. The ------- 34 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 11/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Traveling Exhibit PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Pacific Science Center 200 Second Ave. N. Seattle, Washington 98109 PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement PROJECT PERIOD: May 1985 - May 1987 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Dennis Schatz Pacific Science Center EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 BUDGET: Total: $80,381 EPA Share: FY 85 $60,727; FY 86 $19,654 Other Contributors: Pacific Science Center - In Kind EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: To develop an interactive, computer-based traveling exhibit which can be taken to schools, fairs, and regional festivities. The display will provide a tool for educating the public about Puget Sound environmental problems and the role that individuals can take in protecting and cleaning up the Sound. PROJECT STATUS: Two computer based exhibits were completed by October 1985. In the past year the exhibits have been displayed at number of locations, including the Northwest Wetlands Conference, the Annual Meeting of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts, the Suquamish Tribal Center, and the Vashon Island Public Library. These exhibits will continue to be displayed. ------- 35 PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM EPA PROJECT SUMMARY (Status as of 09/01/87) PROJECT TITLE: Seattle Aquarium: Adopt-A-Beach and the State of the Sound Exhibit PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: Seattle Aquarium Pier 59, Waterfront Park Seattle, Washington 98101 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Y. Sherry Sheng, Director PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement PROJECT PERIOD: June 1985 - June 1987 BUDGET: Total: Unknown EPA Share: $40,000 (FY 85) $40,000 (FY 86) Other Contributors: Seattle Aquarium, Dept. of Ecology Corp of Engineers Seattle METRO EPA PROJECT MONITOR: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-4287 EPA PROJECT OFFICER: Catherine Krueger (206) 442-1287 OBJECTIVES: The goals of the Adopt-A-Beach program are to develop public awareness and a sense of public responsibility concerning the use and protection of Puget Sound. As part of the Adopt-A-Beach program, citizens are helping protect the Sound by participating in a variety of projects, including monitoring beaches for signs of pollution, collecting shellfish samples and gathering wildlife data for management agencies, and educating local residents on non-polluting practices. The State of the Sound: A Delicate Balance, is an exhibit designed to address three concepts: Puget Sound as a resource, signs of environmental stress, and the individual actions that collectively make a difference (both positively or negatively) in the environmental quality of the estuary. Exhibit components include displays about dredging and contaminated sediment, primary and secondary sewage treatment, point and non-point sources of pollution, biological impacts of pollution, live displays of Puget Sound marine life, and environmental monitoring which visitors can operate on site. PROJECT STATUS: The Adopt-A-Beach Program has been very successful in organizing and implementing volunteer participation into Puget Sound projects. One of these projects, the State of the Sound Exhibit at the Seattle Aquarium, opened to the public on August 13, 1986 and continues to be one of the most popular exhibits at the aquarium. In honor of this opening, the governor declared August 13 Puget Sound Awareness Day in Washington State. ------- |