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Boots on the Ground: WCC responds to severe flooding in Eastern Washington
Several Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) crews deployed to help the towns of Okanogan, Tonasket, and Cusick after severe flooding.
Remembering our oil spills legacy: Why Washington has an emergency response tug at Neah Bay
The recently passed 2019 Strengthening Oil Transportation Safety Act requires us to take steps toward safety of marine transportation and protection of the Salish Sea from oil spills.
Puget Sound Nutrient Watch: What is the Problem with Nutrients?
Our third installment of Puget Sound Nutrient Watch focuses on Puget Sound's excessive nutrients.
Habitat projects to expand fish access throughout Chehalis Basin
Barrier culverts will be redesigned or reconstructed to allow migrating fish easier access to crucial stream habitat in Grays Harbor and Lewis counties.
Puget Sound officially a No Discharge Zone
Under the historic new rule, vessels are prohibited from releasing any sewage (blackwater), treated or untreated, within Puget Sound. This will help protect shellfish and people.
Even tiny pollution makes a big problem for water quality
Looking for feedback on tools to address pollution in the Spokane River.
Recently passed capital budget unlocks 2018 funds to support clean water
Funding released for fiscal year 2018 after passing the capital budget.
Boots on the ground: Two deployments, two different roles
A WCC AmeriCorps member reflects on serving in both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for 30-days at a time, assisting communities after Hurricane Maria.
"How much clean air do we need?"
Learn how and why Washington adopted its own Clean Air Act.
Funding supports jobs and clean water in Washington's communities
We are proposing to award nearly $154 million in financial assistance for 69 high-priority clean-water projects across the state.