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Our aquatic plant specialist explains the differences between invasive and native milfoils, why native milfoils are important, and how you can start identifying plants in a lake near you.

Below normal precipitation compounded with the effects of multiple droughts have experts concerned about this year's conditions. 

The drought declared in April 2024, is still in effect while experts keep an eye out for signs of improving conditions.  

Carbon pollution from human activities is making ocean water corrosive. This harms marine life. Our new scientific tool helps us visualize how the ocean is changing in Washington.

Experts from state and federal agencies gather to discuss the outlook for the coming water year.

This month's critter is the flabby bristle worm. It might look slimy and unappealing, but it plays an important role in cycling nutrients through the Puget Sound food web.

The 2024 water year was marked by low snowpack resulting in drought.

The Washington Applied Sustainability Internship (WASI) program offers collaborative partnerships between academic institutions, government agencies, and industry.

For the past few summers, neighbors along French Creek in Snohomish County have been noticing an unusual orange hue in the stream. Here’s what we found in our investigation.

Our product studies scientists regularly test children’s and consumer products to uncover hidden toxics and help keep these chemicals out of our homes and the environment.