Puget Sound Restoration Fund

Puget Sound Restoration Fund (PSRF) is a non-profit organization based in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Founded in 1997, the organization employs 19 people. PSRF focuses on restoring marine resources and connections to them within Puget Sound. They achieve this through a variety of in-water projects, primarily centered around restoring living marine habitat and species. Their work includes using structure-forming species like Olympia oysters and bull kelp, as well as habitat-enhancing species such as pinto abalone. These species play a crucial role in maintaining the marine ecosystem, supporting fish and marine mammals throughout the food web. Beyond habitat restoration, PSRF also works to maintain and recover clean water in shellfish growing areas and develop mitigation strategies for ocean acidification. Their efforts aim to measurably improve conditions in Puget Sound through enhanced water quality, increased abundance of native species, restored habitat, and stronger ecological benefits. For more information about Puget Sound Restoration Fund and their projects, visit their website at restorationfund.org.