As 2022 comes to a close, the need for action on behalf of people and nature has never been more urgent. Thanks to you, The Nature Conservancy in Washington is focused on...
Read moreIn an urban setting, land uses such as industrial, residential, and transportation are associated with different stormwater contaminants, including toxicants (fossil fuels, plastics, pesticides, metals), bacteria, and nutrients. In addition to addressing...
Read moreBy Ericka Hegeman, GIS Research Scientist at UW EarthLabCatalyzing Innovation in Stormwater Solutions The iconic rain of the Puget Sound region creates problems when it hits the streets and other impervious surfaces that...
Read moreBy Robinson Low and Darby Swayne, graduate students at UW School of Marine and Environmental AffairsCatalyzing Innovation in Stormwater Solutions The iconic rain of the Puget Sound region creates problems when it hits...
Read moreby Candice Rusch, Director of New Media at explore.org Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey and gave us feedback about what you want to see in a new comment...
Read moreOctober is typically peak prescribed fire season in Washington because rainfall early in the month ends wildfire season and provides the perfect window to conduct controlled, prescribed burns before the rainy season....
Read moreThe research goal at Ellsworth Creek Preserve is to test this key question: have restoration thinning treatments at Ellsworth increased the trees’ resilience to drought? Investigating this question requires two basic steps....
Read moreThis month, we welcome a deepening of the season with changing weather and movement. Below, you’ll find some wonderful shots of those that share the landscape in Eastern Washington—brought to us by...
Read moreWhen it was just a bill, we worked alongside many partners and legislative champions advocating for the CCA to be as strong and equitable as possible. As the law takes effect this...
Read moreQ: What was your favorite part of helping the Science Team with their research?A: Eileen ArataThe best part about helping the Science Team was by far getting to know all its members....
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