Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals

Values

The Partnership has adopted core values to guide its operation and activities.

1. Actionable Science

Support innovative and high-quality science to understand and care for the health of the Sound and its watershed. Make science accessible by a) respecting, valuing, and incorporating where appropriate local and Indigenous Knowledge and b) advancing the principles and practices of Open Science.

2. Respect and Trust

Operate in a way that fosters respect and trust among collaborators, communities, and individuals in decision-making and program implementation. Justly treat and meaningfully involve people regardless of income, race, color, national origin, Tribal affiliation, or disability in decision-making and other activities that affect human health and the environment.

3. Adaptive Management

Use science-informed processes and learning from collective experiences, including local and Indigenous Knowledge, to make implementation and management decisions. Include everyone in caring for the Sound and work to make resources accessible to all.

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Goals

Four goals translate the Vision into specific action statements.