Critter of the Month

Critter of the Month gives a peek into the lives of Puget Sound’s least-known inhabitants – mud-dwelling invertebrates collected by the Marine Sediment Monitoring Team. Each month we feature a different species or group, giving information on identification, habitat, and life history.
Critter of the Month gives a peek into the lives of Puget Sound’s least-known inhabitants – mud-dwelling invertebrates collected by the Marine Sediment Monitoring Team. Each month we feature a different species or group, giving information on identification, habitat, and life history.

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Ecology focuses on salmon recovery, protecting state waters, and climate resilience in 2022 legislative session
Washington’s environment is worth protecting, preserving, and restoring. We’re hopeful for the potential to advance our environmental protection in the 2022 legislative session.
Meaningful Momentum: CCA Updates for April 2022
March was a busy month full of new legislation, community outreach, and plenty of progress. Come find out what the Climate Commitment Act Implementation Group has been up to!
Meow we’re talking…about the catworms
June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month. But what about the benthic version of our purrrfect pals? Let me tell you a tail of the catworms...
Independent studies show new climate change initiatives deliver significant benefits at minimal costs
We're sharing independent economic analyses of the Climate Commitment Act and the Clean Fuel Standard.
Stretch it out: The squat lobster finds strength in flexibility
It’s almost January, which for many, means healthy New Year’s resolutions. This month’s critter varies its routine to stay in shape year-round, in order to adapt to life in a changing ocean.
Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority launches flood warning data dashboard
To help communities better prepare, the Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority launched its Flood Warning System Gage Alert data dashboard.
Stream team volunteers making a difference in the Chehalis River Basin
Our Lewis County Stream Team partners are engaged in volunteer projects that help restore aquatic habitat and reduce damage from floods in the Chehalis River Basin.
Meaningful Momentum: CCA updates for June & July 2022
The blog may have skipped a month, but the work never stopped! Come check out our new post covering June and July — and get ready for a double dose of program updates!
The Climate Commitment Act: Washington’s path to carbon-neutrality by 2050
Curious about the Climate Commitment Act and what it means for the fight against climate change? Get an overview of this powerful legislation and what Ecology is doing to implement it.
Ecology seeking contacts for statewide wetland mapping inventory project
We're starting a statewide survey to inventory wetland maps and mapping efforts in Washington.