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Women in Science: Laura Hermanson
Laura Hermanson is a scientist with the BEACH Program. She keeps beachgoers safe by sampling high-use beaches for fecal bacteria and warning people when it isn’t safe to recreate in the water.
$187 milion proposed for clean water projects across the state
My heart will go on: the humble heart cockle lives long and prospers
Wetlands around the world protect communities while helping fight climate change
Wetlands around the world protect communities while helping fight climate change. Learn about how a community in Okanogan County is restoring Triple Creek wetlands.
Understanding the environmental impacts of more water over the dam
We're considering allowing more water to spill over dams to help salmon migrate.
San Juan air quality gets first checkup
How clean is the air in the San Juan Islands? A new temporary monitor will help tell the story.
$183 million proposed for clean water projects across the state
We are proposing to award more than $183 million in financial assistance for 107 high-priority clean water projects across the state.
The dove snails bring peace and good shell to all
Irrigation association honors Columbia River office director
Tom Tebb, director of Ecology's Office of Columbia River, received special recognition during the Washington State Water Resources Association (WSWRA) annual conference.
New Online Map: Dirt Alert
This month we launched our new Dirt Alert Map. This online map focuses on the Tacoma Smelter Plume and covers other areas in the state where arsenic- and lead-related soil contamination may exist.