South Sound Group -- How to Identify and Report Water Pollution
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026; 6:00 PM
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South Sound Group -- How to Identify and Report Water Pollution
Join the South Sound Group public meeting of local environmental activists about local, State and National environmental issues. Come in-person to the Olympia Community Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501. Parking is free on nearby streets. Percival Landing Parking at Thurston Ave. and City Parking Lots after 5:00 pm. Program begins at 6:00 pm.
Olympia Community Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501
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George Watland
sosound.sierraclub@gmail.com
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Organized By: South Sound Group
Location: Olympia Community Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501
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Event Organizers:
George Watland
sosound.sierraclub@gmail.com
(818) 912-0076
How to Identify and Report Water Pollution
This presentation will describe and illustrate a variety of different types of water pollution, including sediment, nutrient, stormwater pollution. Lee will describe how these pollutants harm water quality and aquatic life. Stormwater permitting of industrial and construction sites will be discussed, as well as methods to prevent pollution and stormwater treatment systems. She will discuss how to document and report pollution.
Speaker
Lee First
Twin Harbors Waterkeeper
Lee is the Twin Harbors Waterkeeper, a member of the international Waterkeeper Alliance. There are over 300 Waterkeepers around the world, in 47 countries, protecting and advocating for 6.2 million square miles of waterways. The mission of Twin Harbors Waterkeeper is to protect and improve water quality and marine and freshwater habitats on the Washington Coast, including the Chehalis and Willapa Bay watersheds and estuaries, as well as the watersheds on the west side of the Olympics.
Lee has worked in the Waterkeeper movement since 2017. She is a professional wetland scientist, and has worked for the Lummi Indian Nation, and several cities and counties in Washington State. In addition to working as a Waterkeeper in SW WA, she has worked in North Puget Sound and in the Spokane River watershed.
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OLYMPIA COMMUNITY CENTER
Room 101
222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501
Jan. 20th - Meetings every Third Tuesday
Program Begins at 6:00 pm
Share invitation link: Jan.SoSoSC.org
Observe Parking Signs for Free parking areas and hours at Percival Landing Olympia Center Parking. Enter at Thurston Ave.
Free parking on nearby Streets & City Parking Lots after 5:00 pm.
Intercity Transit buses are free with stops for several routes every 15-30 minutes located within 1 block of the Olympia Center.
Sierra Club meetings are always open to the public at no cost.
Hope you can join us! Bring a guest!
Registration is not required.