Chris Wilke

Global Advocacy Manager

Since 7/1/19

A native of the Puget Sound region, Chris has a passion for the environment and all things aquatic. He grew up swimming, clamming and fishing in the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest, later becoming certified in SCUBA. Whether it’s his knowledge of salmon issues, his experience working on marine mammal research projects or his enthusiasm for the region’s diverse population of intertidal creatures, Chris is steeped in the science behind the Puget Sound story. When not at work protecting preserving Puget Sound, Chris can often be found on the water, sailing his sailboat “Blue Heron” or fly fishing Puget Sound’s rivers, lakes, and saltwater beaches.

Chris Wilke's Articles

COP26 – Fighting for protection of the world’s waters and a hospitable planet under an intensifying call to action for all humankind


It was an honor to represent the Waterkeeper Movement at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland. It was an intense two weeks of collective advocacy, learning, networking,...

Protect The Bahamas — Say No to Offshore Oil Drilling


The Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) is planning to open the pristine waters of The Bahamas to offshore oil drilling, exposing the small island nation and...

Puget Soundkeeper Sends Big Plastics Packing

  • By: Chris Wilke

The Anacortes Oil Refinery sits at the edge of the majestic San Juan Islands, in Washington State along the southern end of the Inside Passage to southeast...