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Yakima River receives ‘water quality’ check-up
Our scientists are conducting a water quality checkup of the Yakima River to see how things are doing. We have been tackling water quality challenges in the Yakima River Basin for 20 years.
Slime on river rocks is a forensics tool for environmental scientists
While most of us may not appreciate the slime that grows on river rocks, Dr. William Hobbs and his colleagues have found slime useful for investigating the sources of toxic chemicals in the water.
Federal grants go toward repairing two Washington dams
Our Dam Safety Office regulates 1,055 dams. Many of those are doing just fine, but 409 pose a potential risk to people living and working below. We received funding to assist with two dam repairs.
Zero Emission Vehicles: Driving towards the future
Washington state reached its 2020 goal of having 50,000 zero-emission electric vehicles on the road in September 2019.
Cleanup: The slow slide into Swift Creek
The Sumas Mountain landslide is a slow slide that has clogged and flooded Swift Creek for decades. A few years ago it was found to contain naturally-occurring asbestos and metals.
Update to general permit that helps remove noxious weeds
Removing Zostera japonica, a noxious weed, from Willapa Bay Commercial Clam Beds.
Boots on the ground: Serving in Shenandoah, Iowa
A WCC AmeriCorps member reflects on her recent experience on a disaster response deployment to Iowa.
How woody debris becomes orca food
Spring Chinook and other salmon species begin their life in streams and rivers that provide clean and cool water spawning grounds. This important habitat is found throughout the Columbia River Basin.
State adds airboat to its oil spill response toolbox
State of Washington's purchases airboat to use in sensitive coastal areas.
Ecology considers General Permit to control nutrients in Puget Sound
Excess levels of nutrients from human sources are harming Puget Sound.