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Boots on the ground: Fall and winter highlights from Washington Conservation Corps
It’s been a busy few months for our Washington Conservation Corps members, and we're excited to share some project highlights!
Nooksack adjudication update
30,000 water users in the Nooksack area should soon receive the adjudication claim forms via certified mail.
Yakima Basin water supply update
The Yakima Basin has had back-to-back droughts in 2023 and 2024. Heading into irrigation season, we are getting a better idea of 2025 conditions and their impacts on the basin.
Join us to talk temperature on the Columbia and Lower Snake rivers
Join us virtually on March 17, 2025, to learn more about our agency’s efforts in developing a strategy to achieve healthy water temperatures within the Columbia and Lower Snake rivers.
There's more to milfoil
Our aquatic plant specialist explains the differences between invasive and native milfoils, why native milfoils are important, and how you can start identifying plants in a lake near you.
Nooksack adjudication update
Water users affected by the Nooksack adjudication recently recieved post cards telling them their claim forms will be arriving later this month.
NextCycle Washington teams pioneer circular economy projects
NextCycle Washington advances recycling and reuse projects for a circular economy. The third cohort of teams just started our six-month mentorship program at our Accelerator Academy.
Washington water supply update
Below normal precipitation compounded with the effects of multiple droughts have experts concerned about this year's conditions.
Celebrating a legacy: Office of Columbia River Director Tom Tebb embarks on retirement
Tom Tebb is retiring from Ecology after 33 years of service. Let's look back on his remarkable career and lifelong commitment to Washington state and the environment.
Behind the scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program
In this edition of Behind the Scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program, we talked with Moises Guevara, our Tank Waste Treatment Unit Supervisor.