b'A BREATH OF FRESH AIR WSFs SAP notes that their vessels produced 180,000 metric FOGHORN FOCUS Loweringgreenhousegasemissionsispossiblythemosttons of greenhouse gases in 2019, roughly 73 percent of the high-profile effort underway by WSF in terms of creating atotal greenhouse gases emissions for all of Washington State more sustainable operation. These emissions have a negativeDepartment of Transportation. Beginning in 2018, WSF impact on the ecosystem, human health, and the economy.implementedmultiplestrategiestoreducetheemissions The COreleased as part of these emissions is a major factorfrom both vessels and throughout their operation. These 2in ocean acidification. This affects sea life such as oysters,initiatives included running vessels at optimal speeds and clams, crabs, corals, and planktons, as well as swimming seamanaging vehicle loads so that vessels rest evenly in the wa-snails which are a food source for salmon. The detriment toter. Since these and other efficiency strategies were put into these creatures would have a deleterious impact on the shell- place, WSF reported saving over 1,000,000 gallons of fuel. fish and seafood industries in Puget Sound. According to the Washington State Department of Ecology, close to $2 billionOne of the most well-known steps that the company has inrevenueandapproximately45,000directandindirecttaken to lower emissions is the transition to a zero emis-jobs are generated annually by these industries. With suchsions fleet. Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed high stakes for the region, drastically reducing greenhouseExecutive Order 18-01 in 2018 which pushed WSF to begin gas and air pollutant emissions is extremely important. this transition. Three Jumbo Mark II vessels are being con-Southern Resident killer whales are just one of the species of aquatic life who are helped by WSFs sustainability efforts which are reducing noise, air, and water pollution and increasing shoreline habitats. FOGHORN 22'