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December 2019
12/30
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Washington’s emission check program ends Dec. 31
12/23
Blog
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Crews safely remove, detonate dangerous chemical device
12/20
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Inslee names Laura Watson director of Washington State Department of Ecology
12/19
Blog
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What do you do when the polluter is a mountain?
12/19
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New climate research shows need for deep cuts in Washington’s greenhouse gas emissions
12/18
Blog
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Protecting Puget Sound’s No Discharge Zone
12/18
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Floodplain redesign delivers downstream benefits for all
12/16
Blog
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Ecology adopts rule to strengthen railroads’ oil spill response efforts
12/13
Blog
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Let it snow!
12/11
Blog
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Brighten your holiday season with the northern opalescent nudibranch
12/10
Blog
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We can't effectively regulate Hanford cleanup without access to key information from U.S. Department of Energy
12/09
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Burn ban expires for Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat and Okanogan counties
12/06
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Stage 1 burn ban for Methow Valley, Chelan and Douglas counties; extended in Kittitas and Klickitat
12/04
Blog
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Boots on the Ground: Salmon carcasses make a splash in Chiwawa River
12/04
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Stage 1 burn ban called for Kittitas and Klickitat counties
12/03
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Updating fresh water rules to protect salmon spawning
12/02
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Statement from Ecology Director Maia Bellon
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November 2019
11/27
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Eyes Over Puget Sound: Conditions still favorable for fish growth
11/22
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Additional environmental review required for Kalama methanol project
11/19
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Comments sought on proposed amendments to instream flow rule in Nooksack watershed
11/19
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New data shows Washington’s carbon emissions cooling
11/18
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Draft plan released to restore Chehalis River basin habitat
11/13
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Marine Servicecenter fined $30,000 for water pollution
11/13
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Despite challenges, recycling is still the right thing to do – for the environment and the economy
11/12
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Burn ban expires 10 a.m. Tuesday in Asotin, Columbia, Garfield and Walla Walla counties
11/08
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Stage 1 burn ban called for Asotin, Columbia, Garfield and Walla Walla counties
11/08
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Burn ban expires 10 a.m. Sunday in Ferry, Okanogan, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties
11/06
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King County fined for sewer overflow violations
11/01
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Stage 1 Burn ban for Ferry, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens counties
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October 2019
10/31
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Tukwila business settles dangerous waste penalty
10/30
Blog
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This creeping pedal sea cucumber might just give you the creeps!
10/30
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Environmental penalties for third quarter 2019
10/28
Blog
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Cleaning up: An affordable housing milestone
10/25
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Cleanup proposed for site on Duwamish Waterway
10/24
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Port plans environmental studies at Terminal 90-91
10/21
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Statement from Ecology director about EPA’s proposed Clean Water Act rule
10/18
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Partnering on safe well water in the Lower Yakima Valley
10/16
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Yakima River receives ‘water quality’ check-up
10/15
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Slime on river rocks is a forensics tool for environmental scientists
10/14
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Helping fire departments safely dispose of toxic foam
10/09
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Ecology finds application incomplete for Kalama methanol project
10/07
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Dangerous fire on Tacoma tideflats leads to $1.9 million fine
10/04
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Federal grants go toward repairing two Washington dams
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September 2019
09/30
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Zero Emission Vehicles: Driving towards the future
09/27
Blog
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Cleanup: The slow slide into Swift Creek
09/26
Blog
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The spiny pink scallop is ready for sweater weather
09/18
Blog
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Update to general permit that helps remove noxious weeds
09/16
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Fall drawdown at Lake Osoyoos commences
09/13
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Boots on the ground: Serving in Shenandoah, Iowa
09/13
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Looking upriver: What's next for the Walla Walla watershed?
09/12
Blog
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How woody debris becomes orca food
09/11
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State adds airboat to its oil spill response toolbox
09/09
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Bellingham community active in Waterfront cleanup outreach
09/04
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How could our Brownfields program help your community?
09/03
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Plan proposed to finish Pasco Landfill cleanup
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August 2019
08/30
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Our scientists contribute to “global biodiversity library”
08/28
Blog
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Nuclear Waste Program intern gains new appreciation for the scope of work at Hanford
08/27
Blog
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Tacoma Smelter Plume: Model Remedies Guidance gets an update
08/26
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Cleanup proposed for site on Duwamish Waterway
08/26
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Summary of environmental penalties issued in the second quarter of 2019
08/21
Blog
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Ecology considers General Permit to control nutrients in Puget Sound
08/16
Blog
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Dust buster: A plan to manage dust in and near Wallula
08/12
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Initial site survey work on Port Angeles dock, shoreline to begin late August
08/12
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Shoreline penalty resolved on Palmer Lake
08/08
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New app shows softer side of Puget Sound
08/07
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Changes proposed to strengthen oil spill requirements for facilities, vessels and pipelines
08/05
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Irrigators in Little Spokane River watershed will likely see water restrictions this summer
08/05
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Outstanding performance awards go to 110 wastewater treatment plants
08/05
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These wastewater treatment plants earn an A+ in clean water
08/01
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Comments sought on shoreline master program for Stevens County, Kettle Falls, Marcus and Northport
08/01
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Washington begins work to slash HFCs – climate change “super pollutants”
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July 2019
07/31
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In support of salmon recovery, Ecology seeks feedback on proposed rule changes
07/30
Blog
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The striped nudibranch: Don’t mess with this ferocious sea slug!
07/29
Blog
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Boots on the ground: WCC as a stepping-stone to disaster management career
07/25
Blog
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A Little Green for the Brownfields
07/22
Blog
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Use caution if your local lake has a colorful coating
07/19
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Ecology investigating King County sewage discharge
07/18
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Chip, chip, hooray!
07/18
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Ecology helps Okanogan County fight smoke - with steam
07/16
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New Tacoma park emerges from Superfund site
07/15
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Wait, how can there be a drought when it’s raining?
07/11
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Stronger protections for Puget Sound in final permits for Atlantic salmon farms
07/10
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Now accepting nominations for Cleanup Rule Advisory Group
07/08
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Construction company fined $202,500 and ordered to restore damaged wetlands
07/08
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From onsite septic repair to stormwater infrastructure, $183 million is going to more than 100 clean water projects
07/03
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Washington Conservation Corps opens 300 environmental positions statewide
07/01
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By managing stormwater, cities and counties are helping to protect Washington’s waters
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June 2019
06/28
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Coleman Oil settles fine for oil spill to Columbia River in Wenatchee
06/28
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Time to get Smoke Ready
06/27
Blog
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Celebrate Pride! The ornate tube worm sports all the colors of the rainbow
06/27
Blog
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Calling all lovers of the Puget Sound!
06/24
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Cleaning up: In the footprint of an old corner gas station
06/21
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Wood stove roundup: helping to clear wintertime smoke
06/20
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Ecology and Auburn wood finisher settle $20,000 penalty
06/18
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Latest health report on Washington beaches
06/14
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Soil cleanup planned for Duwamish shoreline site
06/14
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Legal victory holds Canadian company accountable for polluting the upper Columbia River
06/14
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Summary of environmental penalties issued the first quarter of 2019
06/12
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50 electric buses coming to Washington transit agencies
06/12
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Pursuing clean water for the Spokane River
06/11
Blog
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Watching the water
06/10
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Lake Osoyoos water levels on the rise
06/07
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Updated regulations for toxic air pollutants proposed
06/06
Blog
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Olympic Peninsula classified as being in severe drought by federal drought monitor
06/06
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Changes proposed to strengthen railroads’ oil spill response efforts
06/04
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Funding now available to public agencies for drought relief
06/04
Blog
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Recycle Right: How empty is empty enough? How clean is clean enough? How dry is dry enough?
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May 2019
05/30
Blog
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Water curtailments for the Chehalis River basin
05/29
Blog
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Enhancing and preserving wetlands large and small making critical difference
05/28
Blog
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Women in Science: Arati Kaza
05/28
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Public invited to June 3rd meeting about East Fork Lewis River water quality
05/23
Blog
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Citizen science at Washington beaches
05/22
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New agreement broadens cleanup process at Boeing site on Duwamish
05/20
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Inslee expands drought emergency for nearly half of the state
05/15
News
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New agreement provides water for Skagit well owners
05/14
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Decades-long water dispute settled on Chamokane Creek
05/10
Blog
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Central and Eastern Washington: Prepare for dust storm season
05/09
Blog
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Kicking off American Wetlands Month by securing $4.5 million in federal conservation grants
05/08
Blog
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Ecology taking action to support orca and salmon recovery
05/08
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Intalco agrees to install new sulfur dioxide controls
05/01
Blog
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Prevention is key to lowering the cost of roadside litter
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April 2019
04/30
Blog
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Hanford's PUREX tunnels: It's time for the next chapter
04/29
Blog
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Monitoring air quality in Washington
04/29
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Cooke Aquaculture will pay full $332,000 penalty for fish pen collapse in Puget Sound
04/26
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Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority earns national floodplain management award
04/25
Blog
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Our sediment monitoring team contributes to the Smithsonian’s Global Genome Initiative
04/22
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Boots on the ground: Restoring habitat through partnerships in Bellingham
04/19
Blog
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Walking our talk on greenhouse gas emissions
04/18
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Women in Science: Sheelagh McCarthy
04/16
Blog
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Boots on the ground: Empowering leaders through environmental service
04/15
Blog
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We oppose federal proposal to redefine 'waters of the United States'
04/15
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Public invited to meeting about Olympia brewery oil spill
04/11
Blog
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Tacoma Smelter Plume Yard Program
04/11
Blog
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Recent rain welcome bonus for water supply
04/10
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Ecology objects to EPA’s attempt to roll back clean water rule in Washington
04/09
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Video highlights Washington's innovative cleanup law
04/08
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First comment period opens on future water use in Nooksack watershed
04/05
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A breath of fresh air
04/04
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Inslee declares drought emergency for Okanogan, Methow and Upper Yakima
04/03
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Water quality penalties fund environmental restoration
04/01
Blog
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After 40 years, Acquavella adjudication is coming to close
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March 2019
03/28
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Moss animals: Animals in plant disguises!
03/27
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Reclaimed water in Sammamish Valley to benefit community
03/25
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Women in Science: Brandee Era-Miller
03/21
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Osoyoos water levels to rise earlier than normal
03/20
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Cleaning up: It’s about turf in two Everett parks
03/19
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Puget Sound Nutrient Watch: What we're learning from other states
03/15
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What’s in a name: Defining the problem with nuclear waste
03/14
Blog
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Investing in communities to turn blighted properties into affordable housing
03/13
Blog
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Water supply issues could be a reality for North-Central Washington
03/13
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Washington litter czars welcome viral #Trashtag Challenge – but advise safety first
03/13
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Ecology proposes updates to wastewater treatment plant operator certification program
03/11
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Cleaning up: Washington’s environmental cleanup law turns 30
03/08
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Incentives for innovation included in proposed updates to permit fees
03/06
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Local video highlights 'soft' shoreline stabilization approaches
03/05
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Summer jobs now open for Central Washington teens
03/04
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Environmental penalties for fourth quarter 2018
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February 2019
02/25
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Comments sought on a program to reduce nitrate levels in Lower Yakima Valley wells
02/22
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Big gains in snowpack, but still below normal
02/21
Blog
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Women in Science: Laura Hermanson
02/18
Blog
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$187 milion proposed for clean water projects across the state
02/14
Blog
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My heart will go on: the humble heart cockle lives long and prospers
02/13
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Seattle metal recycler fined $98,000 for pollution discharges to Duwamish River
02/07
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Recurring violations lead to dangerous waste fine for Tukwila business
02/05
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Ecology begins planning for future water use in Nooksack watershed
02/01
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Wetlands around the world protect communities while helping fight climate change
02/01
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Intalco fined for multiple air quality violations
02/01
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Nisqually watershed plan earns state’s first approval under new water law
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January 2019
01/29
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Understanding the environmental impacts of more water over the dam
01/28
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Ecology invests first $20 million to help protect rivers and streams
01/25
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Cleanup of former Reynolds Metals site moving forward
01/24
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New testing methods better protect against waterborne disease
01/23
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San Juan air quality gets first checkup
01/18
Blog
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$183 million proposed for clean water projects across the state
01/15
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Burn ban lifted for Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties
01/11
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Stage 1 burn ban for Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties
01/04
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Vancouver fined $60,000 for spilling sewage into Columbia River
01/03
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Restoration plan adopted for Icicle watershed
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