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Thanks to Sen. @PattyMurray for inviting us to talk #ClimateResilience w/ South Park community leaders & local govt today. We appreciate her leadership to secure federal funds to climate-proof WA. Each of us has a vital role in protecting our environment, economy, & communities. pic.twitter.com/zesXpgBjab twitter.com/PattyMurray/st…

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And yes, this week we have a little theme for those of you ‘Headed to….’ the water this weekend. Keep your eye out for tomorrow’s post! Hint, it has to do with boats.

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Headed to a lake or river today (or this weekend)? Look out for blooming harmful algae! More on the blog:

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Did you know the stickers on your fruits🍎and vegetables🥑are made of plastic and can’t be composted or recycled. Peel stickers off your produce and throw them away because the best compost is free from plastics debris. #compost ecology.wa.gov/Blog/Posts/May…

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RT @EcyLauraWatson Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision narrowing federal protections for wetlands and streams. My statement:

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RT @ecyHanford Three of our long-time staff members are retiring or moving on from Ecology’s Nuclear Waste Program. Nina Menard, John Price, and Dib Goswami have been overseeing cleanup of the Hanford Site remarkably! Watch the video below, and read more on our blog: ecology.wa.gov/Blog/Posts/May…

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Thank you, @PattyMurray, for supporting zero-emission transportation! We’re excited to continue our partnership for clean air with @BvueFD, @CityOfRedmond and @bellevuewa! twitter.com/pattymurray/st…

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RT @ecyHanford We had a great time at the STEMtastic Expo at Barbara McClintock STEM Elementary in Pasco last Friday! During the evening we talked about groundwater pollution, showed our large map of Hanford, and discussed cleanup with about 45 students and parents!

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We're hiring a Rules Unit Supervisor (Environmental Planner 5) for our Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction program. Rulemaking portfolio includes Dangerous Waste Regulations and Safer Products for Washington. Apply by June 1. governmentjobs.com/careers/washin… #environment #job

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When will the smoke clear out from central and eastern Washington? SW winds are expected to slowly improve air quality and we'll be back to a typical May by the end of the weekend. Full forecast - wasmoke.blogspot.com/2023/05/when-w…

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Ecology and the Marine Spill Response Corporation are responding to a BNSF train derailment on the Swinomish Reservation in Anacortes. About 5000 gallons of diesel has leaked at this time. The spill happened on a berm and most of the diesel leaked on the land side. No injuries to report. Contractors and the Swinomish Nation are on site. We have notified the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest.
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Last year, Ecology-funded litter pickup programs removed more than 2,700 tons of litter and cleaned nearly 16,000 miles of roadway. But, according to our 2022 litter study, there is an estimated 11,000 tons of litter on our roadways. We need your help to Keep WA Litter Free. Please secure your cargo, use a car litter bag, and help others live litter free. Read our 2022 litter pickup results here https://ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics/Solid-waste-litter/Litter/Litter-pickup #LitterFreeWA #SecureLoadsWA WSDOT
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Today is Billy Frank Jr. Day! Billy Frank Jr. was a tireless activist for indigenous fishing and treaty rights. His work paved the way for better environmental partnerships between Tribes and state government.
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Heading out to a beach or lake this weekend? Don't let poop or algae get in the way. Swipe to learn how you can recreate safely and help keep our waters clean. 🟠 We've received several reports about orange (or tomato-soup) colored water in Puget Sound. This is caused by an algae called "Noctiluca". Noctiluca blooms are harmless to people and pets. They are a sign of an unbalanced ecosystem due to excess nutrients and can harm marine life. 🦠 Fecal bacteria called "Enterococcus" can close down marine beaches this summer. It's found in human and animal poop. Don’t let poop ruin your beach day. Always wash your hands before you eat and shower after visiting the beach. Check our safe swimming map before heading to your favorite beach at ecology.wa.gov/beach 🟢 Notice foam or slime that's green or reddish-brown in a lake or river? That's an algal bloom, please give it room! Rinse off after swimming in a lake or river. If you spot a bloom, contact your local health district, city or county. 🚤 Boaters, you can help keep our waters clean by disposing sewage at one of our FREE pumpout stations across the state. Visit pumpoutwashington.org to find one near you. #FecalMatters #WaterQuality #PumpOuWA #Noctiluca
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That’s right - lake season can also mean harmful algae bloom season. Learn more at ecology.wa.gov/blog
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Did you know stickers on your fruits🍎and vegetables🥑are made of plastic and can’t be composted or recycled. Peel stickers off your produce and throw them away because the best compost is free from plastics debris. #compost More information at Ecology.wa.gov
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Our Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Program (SEA) is looking for a Resilience Project Coordinator! In this role, you’ll help the state and communities access unprecedented investment by the federal government in transformational coastal resilience projects. This position will support the coordination of conservation and resilience partnership program to identify, develop, and prioritize habitat acquisition, restoration, and coastal resilience projects. You’ll coordinate with Tribes, local governments, state agencies, and other state and local partners to protect or restore high-priority natural ecosystems, enhance species and habitat diversity, and build resiliency to coastal hazards and climate change. This job offers a great deal of flexibility. The goal class for this position is Environmental Planner 3 (EP3), but we’ll also consider applicants who meet the requirements for the EP2 and EP3 levels. Finding the right person is more important than having the “right” resume! Your next steps: · Apply at ecology.wa.gov/jobs · Scroll to “Current openings at Ecology” · Search “Resilience Project Coordinator” · Apply by Monday, May 29!
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#DidYouKnow that wood smoke is one of Washington’s main sources of air pollution? So we made it easy for Colville area residents to get rid of their old, smoky wood stoves 🔥 Check out ecology.wa.gov/WoodStoves to learn more about this source of air pollution, and how to help prevent it! #Washington #AirQuality #Environment #EasternWashington
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We're hiring a Rules Unit Supervisor (Environmental Planner 5) for our Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction program. In this position, you will supervise staff and coordinate overall rulemaking for the program. The rulemaking portfolio includes the Dangerous Waste Regulations, Safer Products for Washington, a new rule to implement SB 1047 concerning the use of toxic chemicals in cosmetics, and more. This position will be eligible for up to a 80% tele-work schedule. Apply at ecology.wa.gov/jobs Scroll to "current openings at Ecology" Search for "rules unit supervisor environmental planner 5" Apply by June 1 #EnvironmentalWork #HazardousWaste #ToxicsReduction #GreenJobs
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We are so grateful for all of the hard work wastewater treatment operators do everyday to help make the world a little less 💩 Each year, we honor some of wastewater treatment plants with the agency’s Outstanding Performance Award 🏅for achieving excellent compliance with their individual water quality permits. Check out ecology.wa.gov/news/23WWTP-awards to see the full list of winners. In addition to the other winners this year, Ecology is recognizing 29 facilities that have earned the award at least 15 times in the past: Anacortes, Asotin, Benton City, Big Gulch, Birch Bay, North Bonneville, Bremerton, Douglas County Sewer District, Elma, Eatonville, Forks, Gig Harbor, Grand Coulee, Holmes Harbor Sewer District, Kennewick, Lyle, Klickitat, Okanogan, Olympic Corrections Center, Omak, Penn Cove Park Sewer District, Port Townsend, Post Point, Salmon Creek – Clark County, Seattle City Light – Newhalem, Sequim, Stanwood, Vancouver Westside, Wishram.
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No one wants plastic-filled compost. Composting is a great way to turn yard debris and food scraps into material that enriches soil, but keep plastic wrappers, packaging, and produce stickers out of your food scrap and yard debris bins. #compost #soil
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As a Water Quality Modeling Engineer, you’ll be working with a diverse team of engineers, hydrogeologists, and environmental scientists to help improve water quality in Washington’s lakes, rivers, and streams. In this role, you will design interesting water quality modeling studies to inform decisions related to how much freshwater pollution needs to be reduced. You will also make recommendations for developing and/or updating regulations, policies and guidelines for reducing water pollution. This job offers a great deal of flexibility. The goal class for this position is Environmental Engineer 3. We are also looking for applicants who are eager to learn and meet the requirements at the Environmental Engineer 2 level. An engineering degree is required, but finding the right person is more important than having the “right” resume! Apply at ecology.wa.gov/jobs. Scroll to "current openings at Ecology" Search for "Environmental Engineer 3" Apply by May 21 #EnvironmentalWork #WaterQuality #GreenJobs
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Help improve water quality in the Lower Columbia River and Pacific Ocean watersheds! This position will coordinate with local, state, federal, and Tribal partners to implement water quality improvement projects. We are looking for people with experience in: GIS Water quality sampling Community collaboration Working in agricultural settings To learn about this position and other similar positions, Visit ecology.wa.gov/jobs Scroll to ‘current openings at Ecology’ Search ‘nonpoint’ Click the ‘environmental specialist 4’ Apply today!
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