Sound Water Stewards

Sound Water Stewards Care For Local Camano Beaches

 

Sound Water Stewards are your neighbors in Stanwood and Camano Island who care about the shorelines and waters that surround our communities. Stewards work to protect and preserve the Salish Sea through science, education and stewardship.

We believe the more you know, the more you care and the more you do.

The More You Know

Education is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspiring more people than ever to care deeply for our precious marine environment through our volunteer training and annual Sound Waters University. This year we trained  36 new Stewards —part of nearly 300 trained since 2016—who are actively engaged in learning and leading. You are invited to join us in 2026 for  Sound Waters University and volunteer training. 

The More You Care

Sound Water Stewards has been around for 36 years and community support makes this work possible. Every dollar given fuels volunteer power, scientific research, and community engagement.

The More You Do

This year alone, Stewards logged thousands of volunteer hours. Together we:

• Conducted 14 science projects & 7 stewardship programs
• Cleaned beaches, removed derelict fishing gear and fishing line
• Monitored for invasive European Green Crabs
• Partnered with State Parks, libraries, and schools to educate and inspire

Challenges remain. Climate change, declining salmon runs, and ecosystems demand urgent action.

And this fall, we welcomed Dr. Florian Graner—marine biologist and acclaimed filmmaker—as our new Executive Director. His expertise and passion are already energizing our work, and with your support, we can expand our impact even further.

Please make a gift today. 

Help protect Camano Island Beaches & all of its inhabitants