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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.
Even tiny pollution makes a big problem for water quality
Looking for feedback on tools to address pollution in the Spokane River.
Recently passed capital budget unlocks 2018 funds to support clean water
Funding released for fiscal year 2018 after passing the capital budget.
La Niña winter update
Winter Storm Oliver not only was significant nationally, it brought an impressive snowfall to the Washington Cascades.
Progress on the persistent problem of PCBs
PCBs were banned over 40 years ago, yet they still linger. Washington is making progress toward getting PCBs out of the environment
All you need is mud! The sea mouse is muddy but mighty
Everett area could get nearly $4 million for habitat restoration
A proposed settlement could provide nearly $4 million to fund restoration sites in Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River that were damaged by industrial pollution.
