http://www.healthybay.org https://www.healthybay.org/cheers-to-a-healthy-bay/ OUR SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW IS NOW LIVE! It’s time to start planning your bids! The Cheers to a Healthy Bay silent auction preview is officially live, and this year’s lineup is packed with stunning local art, exclusive getaways, and local experiences—all donated by regional artists, businesses, and community members who care about clean water as much as you do. Take a virtual stroll through the auction now and mark your favorites—bidding opens online at 8am on Monday, May 12 and closes the evening of Saturday, May 17 at 8pm. Whether you’re attending in person or joining from afar, the silent auction is your chance to support Communities for a Healthy Bay while treating yourself (or someone else) to something truly special. And if you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet for our 35th anniversary celebration, Cheers to a Healthy Bay, there’s still time! The live auction happening at the event will be one to remember—with one-of-a-kind experiences, exhibition-worthy artwork, and an immediate impact on our local environment and community. Join us at the Foss Waterway Seaport for a night of food, fun, and lasting change on Friday, May 16! BROWSE THE SILENT AUCTION + GET YOUR TICKETS (https://www.healthybay.org/cheers-to-a-healthy-bay/) CHB FILED NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUE EARLIER THIS MONTH On April 4, CHB initiated legal action against Temco, LLC d/b/a Tacoma Export Marketing Company for exceedance concerns of their Washington Department of Ecology’s Industrial Stormwater General Permit; and the Clean Water Act’s (CWA) prohibition on discharging grain and grain dust into Commencement Bay without a CWA permit authorizing the discharge, directly threatening our environmental protection efforts along Thea Foss Waterway and Commencement Bay. Temco has repeatedly reported permit limit exceedances for key pollutants, including zinc, copper, turbidity, and total suspended solids (TSS). Zinc and copper are particularly bad for salmon fry, and are pollutants we focus on with our legal work. Legal action is one of CHB’s most powerful tools for holding polluters accountable. We are committed to protecting our waterways, ensuring environmental laws are enforced, and defending the health of our communities. If you believe in holding polluters accountable and protecting Commencement Bay for future generations, please consider making a donation to support this critical work. DONATE NOW TO DEFEND CLEAN WATER (https://www.healthybay.org/donate/make-a-gift/) A NEW VISION FOR CLEAN FREIGHT RELEASED We’re proud to share the launch of the Zero Emissions Trucking Collaborative Roadmap—a first-of-its-kind framework outlining how our region can transition freight and goods movement away from diesel and toward a cleaner, more equitable future. This roadmap is the product of deep collaboration across community groups, labor voices, and environmental advocates, including CHB. We know the freight system is a lifeline for local jobs and port activity—but it’s also a major source of pollution, particularly for the frontline neighborhoods that have long borne the brunt of industrial emissions and diesel exhaust. The roadmap lays out robust, science-based recommendations that put the health of those communities front and center, while also acknowledging the real-world intersections with trade policy, shipping throughput, and port jobs. We expect some pushback, especially around costs, from industry players and anti-regulation voices who would rather delay than do right by public health. But let’s be clear: this work represents proactive, pragmatic planning that sets our region up for long-term success. We did our part, in good faith and with community at the core, and we won’t apologize for demanding a future where people aren’t sacrificed for profit. EXPLORE THE ROADMAP AND LEARN MORE (https://www.rossstrategic.net/Zero-Emission-Truck-Collaborative/) https://www.healthybay.org INVESTING IN THE GREEN WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW Earlier this month, CHB proudly partnered with the pilot Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Workforce Training Program, a powerful initiative that’s preparing young adults of color in Pierce County for careers in the green economy. Alongside partners like The Nature Conservancy, Palmer Scholars, and the City of Tacoma, we contributed to this groundbreaking effort to build equity and opportunity in environmental work. Our team led a South Sound Patrol boat tour for program participants, where they learned about traditional stormwater infrastructure and pollution sources across Commencement Bay, including the notorious “96ers” that discharge untreated stormwater from Tacoma’s urban core. It was a hands-on opportunity to connect the dots between environmental justice, pollution prevention, and career pathways in sustainability. We’re honored to be part of this effort to shape the next generation of clean water champions. Our work to protect the South Sound’s waterways, wildlife, and communities is only possible with supporters like you. Whether it’s advocating for stronger protections, taking legal actions, or advancing awareness, your donation helps fuel real change. HELP PROECT THE PLACE WE CALL HOME. 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