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Next phase of Port Gamble Bay cleanup is underway
Long used for recreation, food harvesting, and other culturally important activities, Port Gamble Bay, home to the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, is one of seven Puget Sound Initiative priority bays.
Ecology secures $5 million in federal grants to help partners conserve five coastal wetlands
May is American Wetlands Month and we are pleased to announce grant awards that help protect, restore, and preserve coastal wetlands in Clallam, Island, Kitsap, and Skagit counties.
Our sediment monitoring team contributes to the Smithsonian’s Global Genome Initiative
Our scientists use DNA barcoding to identify Puget Sound benthic invertebrates. This work is a collaboration for the Global Genome Initiative.
Pursuing clean water for the Spokane River
We are opening rulemaking to help address PCBs.
Bellingham community active in Waterfront cleanup outreach
Walking tours of a cleanup-site help the Bellingham community get involved in the transformation of the central waterfront.
Recently passed capital budget unlocks 2018 funds to support clean water
Funding released for fiscal year 2018 after passing the capital budget.
Puget Sound officially a No Discharge Zone
Creating a No Discharge Zone (NDZ) helps protect shellfish beds, swimming beaches, and other areas that are especially vulnerable.
Fecal Matters: A No-contact advisory for Discovery Park, Carkeek Park, Golden Gardens, and Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, King County
Public Health Seattle & King County issued a no-contact advisory for Discovery Park, Carkeek Park, Golden Gardens, and Richmond Beach Saltwater Park beaches.
Making food packaging safer with alternatives to toxic chemicals
Consumers in Washington may soon see safer food packaging. We published a report identifying alternatives with fewer toxic chemicals.
Fecal Matters: Golden Gardens and Discovery Park are now open to water recreation, King County
Public Health Seattle & King County has lifted the closure at Golden Gardens and Discovery Park in King County.