To inspire and empower communities in the Pacific Northwest to protect and restore the health of our waterways by combating plastic pollution, advocating for sustainable practices, and fostering a deep connection to the marine ecosystem.
To create a collaborative movement that engages individuals, businesses, schools, and policymakers in the fight against plastic pollution in Puget Sound. Through education, local action, and innovative solutions, we aim to restore the health of our waterways, protect marine life, and ensure a cleaner, more sustainable future for generations to come.
Through collective action and community-driven initiatives, we are transforming the health of Puget Sound and its surrounding watersheds. By reducing plastic pollution, fostering sustainable practices, and raising awareness, we’ve seen cleaner shorelines, thriving marine ecosystems, and empowered communities.
Together, we are creating lasting change — one cleanup, one policy, and one mindful choice at a time.
Goal 14 aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for present and future generations. It focuses on over-fishing, pollution, and ocean acidification to protect marine biodiversity and ecosystems.
Clearwaters Collective has refined Goal 14 into a realistic mission for the Pacific Northwest:
