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Boots on the Ground: WCC responds to severe flooding in Eastern Washington
Several Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) crews deployed to help the towns of Okanogan, Tonasket, and Cusick after severe flooding.
Remembering our oil spills legacy: Why Washington has an emergency response tug at Neah Bay
The recently passed 2019 Strengthening Oil Transportation Safety Act requires us to take steps toward safety of marine transportation and protection of the Salish Sea from oil spills.
It's field work time!
Puget Sound Nutrient Watch: What is the Problem with Nutrients?
Our third installment of Puget Sound Nutrient Watch focuses on Puget Sound's excessive nutrients.
Habitat projects to expand fish access throughout Chehalis Basin
Barrier culverts will be redesigned or reconstructed to allow migrating fish easier access to crucial stream habitat in Grays Harbor and Lewis counties.
Dust wars
Dust storms can be an issue in Eastern Washington.
La Niña winter final roundup
Continued cold, snowy weather during late winter brought the good news we needed for this summer’s water supply
Puget Sound officially a No Discharge Zone
Under the historic new rule, vessels are prohibited from releasing any sewage (blackwater), treated or untreated, within Puget Sound. This will help protect shellfish and people.
The brittle stars embody nature's fragility...and resilience
Ecology opposes federal proposal to allow offshore drilling on Washington’s coast
Ecology Director Bellon submitted a letter to the U.S. Interior Secretary opposing a federal proposal to allow offshore oil and natural gas leasing on WA's outer continental shelf.