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Did record rainfall end Washington’s drought?
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?
Trim your tree – and yourself – with the graceful decorator crab
Get into the festive holiday spirit with a critter that goes all out when decking its halls out: the graceful decorator crab.
Paving the path toward clean energy
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.
Spotlight on the bat star: a critter with “battitude”
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.
2025 wildfire season: air quality in review
A review of smoke impacts during the 2025 wildfire season in Washington.
Washington Water Supply Update
Despite recent rain, the drought declared in April continues.
I thought this was called summer?
Recent drought-related content resulted in many questions and comments. We're responding.
Washington Water Supply Update
Three Washington counties have been designated primary natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are considered to be in a state of extreme drought.
Wetlands through the seasons
'Wetlands' aren't always wet—and that's important
A decapod for a decennial: Critter of the Month ages with the grace of a graceful rock crab
In honor of Critter of the Month's tenth birthday, let's explore the world of one of Puget Sound's most graceful ten-legged creatures — the graceful rock crab.