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From snowpack data, to river forecasts to climate predictions, there's a lot of science behind a drought declaration. 

The deep-sea-dwelling Arctic sand star may be even more of a hermit than Obe-Wan Kenobi, but that won't keep us from digging into what makes it a force of nature in sediment communities.

Every summer, technicians play a vital role in collecting environmental data about rivers and streams. Apply to join our crew and gain field experience that can help launch your science career.

Lower wildfire activity and changing traffic patterns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic reduced air pollution in sensitive areas, but communities still face air quality inequities.

Warm weather resulting in a lack of snowpack means there’s still no end in sight to the ongoing drought, despite a wet winter.

The rains and floods that swept through our communities in December was followed by cooler weather and heavy snow. That precipitation did a lot of damage, but did it do any good?

Get into the festive holiday spirit with a critter that goes all out when decking its halls out: the graceful decorator crab.

The state Clean Energy Council took a thoughtful, informed look at potential actions and policies to move clean energy forward through a collaborative, government-wide lens. 

This month we're taking you on a Halloween journey into uncharted territory for our blog – outside of Puget Sound - to highlight an appropriately-themed critter: the bat star.

A review of smoke impacts during the 2025 wildfire season in Washington.