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For over 20 years, scientists faced a toxic mystery: coho salmon returning to urban streams and rivers in the Puget Sound region were dying before they could lay their eggs. The culprit was unknown, but it seemed linked to toxic chemicals running off our …
“Creating the Bear Ridge Community Forest will have a substantial impact on the health and economy of Ilwaco. Preservation of this watershed is a crucial step in achieving our water quality goals, ensuring our citizens and our neighboring communities have …
Department of Ecology News Release - Jan. 26, 2023 OLYMPIA – Water users in the Nooksack Watershed will have the opportunity to learn more about planned water rights adjudication in the Nooksack Basin during a Jan. 30 webinar. The webinar is slated to …
Washington’s 56 cities and counties with marine shorelines are experiencing this winter’s final cycle of king tides. “King tide” is a colloquial term used to describe an extremely high tide. Ordinary tides are caused by the gravitational pull between the …
For our next edition of Let’s Talk About Hanford, join our Nuclear Waste Program team as we cover the history of African American segregation and resistance at the Hanford Site and Tri-Cities from World War II through the end of the Cold War. Join us for …
Chances are you’ve heard about invasive species of animals or insects in the news. If these aren’t controlled effectively, they can cause economic damages to agriculture, recreation, and public utility infrastructure. There is also an increased risk of …
Plans at Ecology for a water rights adjudication in WRIA 1 (Nooksack) are underway with an anticipated filing date in late summer 2023. The exact date will be determined when we have more information about funding and court readiness. As part of our …
On Jan. 17, 2023, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) lifted the closure at both Cormorant Cove and Richey Viewpoint beaches in King County. The closure had been in effect since Jan. 10, 2023. The sewage leak was fixed, and water sample results show there is no …
Department of Ecology News Release - Jan. 19, 2023 TACOMA – A 2021 fire onboard a commercial seafood processor led to a hydraulic oil spill in Tacoma’s Commencement Bay, and has now netted Trident Seafoods Corporation, the vessel’s owner, a $25,000 fine …
On Jan. 12, 2023, Seattle Public Utilities posted additional closure signs at Richey Viewpoint Park in King County. The park is located just north of Cormorant Cove beach which is also under closure. The closure was issued due to a minor sewage spill from …
On Jan. 10, 2023, Seattle Public Utilities issued a closure at Cormorant Cove beach in King County. The closure is due to a minor sewage spill from a nearby condominium building. The public is advised to avoid contact with the water in the affected area …
Department of Ecology News Release - Jan. 5, 2023 OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Ecology has settled a $136,000 penalty issued to Hamilton Excavating LLC for multiple construction stormwater violations. In the settlement, Hamilton agrees to pay a $ …
Department of Ecology News Release - Jan. 10, 2023 OLYMPIA – Last month, the Washington Department of Ecology received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its water quality cleanup plan for Budd Inlet. The plan addresses decades-old …
Department of Ecology News Release - Jan. 4, 2023 OLYMPIA – Washington is a major hub for oil transport and refining. Every year, over 18 billion gallons of oil come through the state, making an oil spill an ever-present concern. Washington state requires …
Photo by Gustav Paulay, Florida Museum of Natural History. From WoRMS. It’s almost January, which means that gyms, fitness centers, yoga studios, and living rooms across the world will soon be full of folks working hard to keep the most common New Year’s …
On Jan. 1, 2023, two of the biggest climate policies in Washington’s history will go into effect: The Climate Commitment Act and the Clean Fuel Standard. But the CCA and the CFS are far from the only ways Washington is working to reduce greenhouse gas …
Department of Ecology News Release - Dec. 21, 2022 GOLDENDALE – The Washington Department of Ecology has completed an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Project. The comprehensive, science-based EIS will now be …
Abbey Ridge apartment complex in King County. Photo courtesy William Wright Photography. The 2022 Washington Legislature passed a Senate Bill 5818 amending the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) to help address the urban housing crisis. To ensure state …
Department of Ecology News Release - Dec. 19, 2022 OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington Department of Ecology updated its Clean Vehicles Program to require that all new, light-duty vehicles sold in Washington meet zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) standards by 2035. …
Clean, safe drinking water is important for everyone to live healthy lives – but it’s especially critical in the Lower Yakima Valley, where many people rely on private wells to get water for their homes, families, and pets. In 2019, a local environmental …
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