C.15 Turning the Tide: Toxics in the Sound
This presentation covers the topic of the important toxic chemicals that impact Puget Sound and the connection of these chemicals to human health. We have designed the presentation to give participants tools for communicating about toxic pollution, key chemicals of concern, the loading pathways into Puget Sound, and what we can do about it. This is an interactive presentation with activities and games, and we provide fully referenced information sheets on all the topics. Topics include:how toxic chemicals affect you and Puget Sound; the top toxic chemicals and where they come from; how to help prevent toxic overload to Puget Sound and yourself; and tips on communicating this information to others. Heather Trim, Jamie Wine
 Heather Trim
Heather Trim, Urban Bays and Toxics Program Manager for People For Puget Sound, has more than 20 years of experience in environmental work. In Los Angeles, she worked for the Regional Water Quality Control Board on water quality standards, monitoring, regulatory permits, and pollution assessments of both surface and ground water for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. She then was staff scientist for the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council focusing on various projects leading to the greening of the rivers, including water quality, stormwater issues, pollution assessments and habitat renewal. She moved to Seattle in 2001 and joined People For Puget Sound in 2002. She works on reducing toxic pollution in Puget Sound and also focuses on a range of Seattle issues – waterfront, habitat, stormwater, landuse and zero waste, including most recently, the Seattle Green Bag Campaign. She enjoys camping and travelling but is a pathetic bike rider.
 Jamie Wine
Jamie joined People For Puget Sound in 2007 and coordinates our Outreach and Education programs. In addition to advocating at 40 festivals and fairs per year, he also delivers workshops and trainings about Puget Sound health. A marine biologist by training, he has developed and delivered educational programming on Catalina Island, California, in Boston, Massachusetts and as part of our work in Seattle.