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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.

The July 24 Water Supply Availability Committee meeting shows warm and dry conditions persisting through most of the state.

A pilot project proposed in Port Angeles is designed to test a new approach to removing carbon pollution.

You can tell a lot about a stream by looking at its bugs. When you see a variety of them living in the muck of a streambed, that’s a strong indicator that a stream is healthy.

An atmospheric river in early June raised the hopes of relief to dry conditions across the state. Unfortunately, it didn't make much of a difference.

It’s time to watch for harmful algal blooms! The only way to know for sure if toxins are present is through laboratory testing. Read on to learn more.

Our researchers study the health of hundreds of rivers and streams across Washington. Our new interactive report summarizes statewide and region by region watershed health trends.

In response to worsening wildfires, EPA held a prize competition encouraging the creation of more affordable air filters. Ecology supported the competition during its first phase. 

Did you know that March contains not one but TWO bubble-themed holidays? Not to be left out of the fun, this month’s Critter is the bubbliest of them all: the bubble snails.