Sound Water Stewards

Sound Water Stewards are engaged communities united in caring for our shorelines and the Salish Sea.

Each volunteer commits to our highly regarded training program where they learn all about the Salish Sea marine environment, including the challenges and issues ahead. Simultaneously, they commit to “give back” by contributing a minimum of 50 hours over their first two years in SWS projects and efforts focused on the health of the Salish Sea in and around Island County. Camano and Whidbey Islands each have active memberships that interact within their island community and with the organization as a whole.

Formerly known as Island County Beach Watchers, Sound Water Stewards became an independent nonprofit organization in 2016. More than 800 community members have been trained since Beach Watchers began in 1989.

Annually, volunteer members contribute more than 20,000 hours each year in many projects that directly and indirectly benefit our marine environment, educate our fellow community members, and support our organization.