Aug. 19 blog – New career opportunities are now available for wastewater treatment plant operators through our Operator-in-Training program. Treatment plants clean up wastewater before it goes into rivers, lakes, streams, and Puget Sound.
Aug. 16 blog – The Makah Beach Program detected high levels of fecal bacteria at Dakwas beach. The public is advised to avoid contact with the water.
Aug. 16 news release – We're almost finished with a plan to reduce dust pollution in the Wallula area. We're looking for public review and comments.
Aug. 15 blog – Since May 9 when Yakima Superior Court entered the final decree for the state’s longest adjudication of surface water rights in the Yakima River Basin, we've been working through the approximately 2,500 water rights for the tributary watersheds.
Aug. 12 news release – Field survey work is taking place for future restoration efforts at the dock and shoreline area leased by Rayonier Advanced Materials in Port Angeles.
Aug. 12 news release – Ecology and a British Columbia couple agreed to a settlement that reduces their penalty for violating regulations designed to protect shorelines. As part of the settlement, the Newmarches will undertake environmental enhancements along Palmer Lake in Okanogan County.
Aug. 9 blog – High levels of fecal bacteria have been detected in the water. Jefferson County is warning people to avoid contact with the water until bacteria levels have dropped.
Aug. 8 blog – We developed a new online tool that shows examples of Puget Sound beaches where shoreline armoring was replaced with more environmentally friendly solutions.