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News and blogs

We’re bubbling over with joy for the bubble snails

Mar. 14 blog – Did you know that March contains not one but TWO bubble-themed holidays? Not to be left out of the fun, this month’s Critter is the bubbliest of them all: the bubble snails.

Seeking environmental technicians

Mar. 12 blog – We're seeking eight natural resource scientists to conduct river and stream surveys this summer. Learn more about our watershed health monitoring group and how you can join our team.

More than $3 billion approved for Hanford Site cleanup – a new record

Mar. 11 news release – On Saturday, March 9, President Joe Biden signed a historic budget for Hanford Site cleanup work. 

Comment today on cleanup plans for a closed landfill in Snohomish County

Mar. 7 blog – The public is invited to comment on cleanup plans for a recently closed landfill in Snohomish County.

Ecology announces new southwest region director

Mar. 7 news release – Bobbak Talebi will lead the agency’s efforts to partner with southwest Washington communities to protect the region’s land, air and water

Water Supply Update – There’s snow doubt, we’re still in drought

Mar. 7 blog – Washington's drought shows no sign of ending as we approach spring. 

Thoughts on Hanford – Three years of challenges and success with Ecology’s Nuclear Waste Program

Mar. 5 blog – In February, our Nuclear Waste Program Manager departed for an exciting new role as Region Director of Ecology’s Central Regional Office in Union Gap. 

Fish tender fined for fuel spill to Lake Washington Ship Canal

Mar. 1 news release – Ecology is issuing a $22,000 penalty to Coastal Transportation Inc. for negligence in operations during a fuel transfer that led to diesel spilling into the Lake Washington Ship Canal.

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Curbing Riverbank Erosion: Two pilot projects showing success in Chehalis River Basin
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