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New rulemaking will update protections for aquatic life from toxic chemicals
Based on EPA recommendations and feedback, we started the process to update our aquatic life criteria to reflect new information about toxic chemicals.
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...
Cleaning up for affordable housing on Bellingham Bay
Once contaminated by decades of use as storage for a paper mill byproduct called lignin, four acres of downtown Bellingham will soon be cleaned up and redeveloped into affordable housing.
June 16 Public Meetings on Low-Carbon Energy Siting Study
We're hosting public meetings on June 16 to discuss how we provide environmental review on the siting of "green," low-carbon energy projects.
Reuniones públicas sobre el estudio de mejora del emplazamiento para proyectos de energía con bajas emisiones de carbono
El Low-Carbon Energy Siting Study analiza la forma de mejorar la revisión medioambientalal determinar dónde y cómo se pueden llevar a cabo los proyectos de energía verde.
Proper fish waste disposal matters for marinas
When cleaning your catch, be mindful where you spill your guts. It’s easy to toss fish waste into the nearest body of water, but this small action can have a large negative impact on marinas.
Vamos a #PrepararnosparaelHumoJuntos Junio 13-17
Prepárese para #SmokeReadyTogether este año y ayude a prevenir incendios forestales con estos consejos.
Let’s get #SmokeReadyTogether June 13-17
Get #SmokeReadyTogether this year and help prevent wildfires with these tips.
It’s time to talk about poop on the beach
Heading to the beach soon? Check our safe swimming map and help us keep beaches safe this summer.
Why is this drought so wet?
Higher than normal snowpack and one of the wettest springs in recent memory may lead to questions about the current drought declaration. We have answers.