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Preparing for a bad day: Oil industry practices saving wildlife during a spill
On July 12, 2018, 28 oil handling companies worked with expert contractors to demonstrate how ready they are to care for oiled wildlife, should Washington experience a tragic oil spill.
Boots on the ground: Touring WCC projects across the state
Join us on a spin around the state to learn more about a few of the projects our AmeriCorps members have contributed to this year.
Watching the water supply update
70 percent of the state is abnormally dry, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Beach poop is everyone's business
Swimming in fecal bacteria is not only gross but can make you sick.
If fish could talk — what Palouse River fish are telling us
Crews from Ecology and local Conservation Districts spent six weeks collecting fish from the Palouse River in Southeastern Washington.
Watching the water supply:
The U.S. Drought Monitor map classifies much of the region as experiencing moderate drought-like conditions.
Size matters — What can we learn from biomass and size classification?
Water quality standards update
We are proposing a change in how we test for bacteria. These tests are a more precise indicator of contaminants that can affect human health and the environment.
Don't let ground-level ozone ruin your summer fun
It’s the time of year you want to be outside but we’re not excited about ground-level ozone.
Watching the water supply
NOAA is forecasting summer to be even drier and warmer than normal, so dry conditions are likely to persist until the fall rains return.