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Eye on (water) supply
As we transition into the dry time of year, some people may worry about drought. Here's what you need to know.
Is your dry cleaner still using toxic PERC?
50 dry cleaning businesses across the state have switched from using toxic PERC. However, approximately 60 are still operating.
Women in Science: Arati Kaza
Chemist Arati Kaza is our quality assurance officer and this month's woman in science.
Cut costs with Ecology's Lean/Green Program
Lean/Green manufacturers have a more streamlined operation with less impact on the environment. Listen to the Lean/Green Program's Hugh O'Neill talk about how it can help a business's bottom line.
Water supply update: Yakima Basin
In April, water managers announced a 100 percent water supply for Yakima irrigators this season. They optimistically predicted all water users were set.
Watching Washington's water supply
The western and southern part of the state is abnormally dry with some areas showing moderately drought-like conditions.
Watching the water supply
The balmy spring caused snowpack to melt at record rates. In early April, the state snowpack was slightly above normal. By late May, it was less than 50 percent of normal.
Olympic Peninsula classified as being in severe drought by federal drought monitor
In response to current conditions, some communities and water systems on the peninsula have already begun anticipating low water supply.
Use caution if your local lake has a colorful coating
Reports of toxic blue-green algae blooms are beginning to surface east of the Cascades.
It’s Air Quality Awareness Week:
May 4-8 is the 14th annual Air Quality Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Better Air, Better Health.”