The Estuarium's Virtual Annual Benefit Auction

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the Estuarium team has worked diligently to continue bringing crucial estuary education to our local K-12 students. Your generous contributions help the Estuairum keep up with virtual and hybrid education opportunities and prepare to bring back COVID-19 compliant in person outdoor education activities when safe again.

You can support our mission to educate our community about the unique and fragile estuarine ecosystem that is the Salish Sea when you bid on an array of items donated by wonderful local artisans ranging from painters, quilters, bakers, geographic surveyors, mixed media artists and so much more!

The Puget Sound Estuarium was founded by the South Sound Estuary Association (SSEA) in 2007. We encourage community members to EXPLORE animals and plants in their local estuaries, where freshwater and saltwater meet. We CONNECT people of all ages to what is unique about this delicate, vibrant ecosystem. Our educational opportunities INSPIRE individuals to take better care of our shared natural resources.

In 2010, we were granted federal 501 (c) (3) status and have been registered since 2007 as a non-profit corporation with Washington Secretary of State. South Sound Estuary Association (SSEA) DBA Puget Sound Estuarium is also registered as a Washington state charity.

Our mission is to foster learning opportunities that inspire people of all ages to connect with, protect, and enjoy the unique estuary environment of Puget Sound.