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WA Dept of Ecology News
Sep 3, 2010 Winds expected to kick up unhealthy dust in southeast and south-central Washington Winds up to 28 miles per hour Saturday across much of south-central and southeastern Washington may stir up loose dirt from harvest operations and residents are asked to take precautions. Read full story.... WA Dept of Ecology News more
Sep 3, 2010 Public to weigh-in on cleanup at BNSF Parkwater Railyard The public has an opportunity to review and comment on Department of Ecology documents that will guide the cleanup of an old rail yard at 5302 E. Trent Ave. in Spokane. Comments will be accepted through Oct. 4, 2010. The site, called the Parkwater Railyard site, belongs to Burlington Northern and... WA Dept of Ecology News more
Sep 3, 2010 Ecology approves updated Anacortes shoreline development rules The Washington Department of Ecology has approved the city of Anacortes’ recently updated shoreline master program, increasing protection and restoration of Puget Sound. Read full story.... WA Dept of Ecology News more
Sep 3, 2010 Cleanup begins at Black Sand Beach; access closed during construction Pending approval of a final permit, contractors will begin work between Sept. 13 and Sept. 20, 2010 to remove granulated slag at Black Sand Beach on the upper Columbia River. The work is being conducted to clean up polluted material on the beach from the Teck Metals Ltd. (formerly Teck Cominco)... WA Dept of Ecology News more
Sep 2, 2010 Ecology seeking public comment on updates to state shoreline rules The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on a proposal to change five state Shoreline Management Act rules – including new guidance designed to address controversy surrounding commercial geoduck aquaculture in the intertidal, or shallower, areas of Puget Sound. Read... WA Dept of Ecology News more
Spokesman Review - Outdoors
Sep 7, 2010 Wolf killings likely to expand as agencies seek broad authority Wolf killings likely to expand as agencies seek broad authority Spokesman Review - Outdoors more
Sep 5, 2010 Anglers could improve fisheries by developing taste for smallmouth bass Anglers could improve fisheries by developing taste for smallmouth bass Spokesman Review - Outdoors more
Seattle Time Fishing Blog
Feb 1, 2010 Where they're biting, where they're not This is an interactive map that shows the best and worst places to cast a line in Washington state. It's usually updated on Mondays and Thursdays. View Larger Map Seattle Time Fishing Blog more
Jan 30, 2010 Decline of Columbia River white sturgeon and proposed fishing seasons are topic of a meeting on Feb. 11 There are plenty of issues in regards to the Columbia River sturgeon population, and state Fish and Wildlife send out an announcement about a public meeting to gather input on the situation. Washington and Oregon fisheries managers will host the public meeting 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 11 at the... Seattle Time Fishing Blog more
Jun 11, 2010 WOW Weekend workshop set Grab your hiking boots and come join other women who share your backcountry interests and want to gain more confidence in the outdoors! Washington Outdoor Women�s popular outdoor skills workshop will be held September 17-19 at beautiful Camp River Ranch in Carnation, Washington. Engage in an... Washington Wildlife Federation more...
Jun 10, 2010 BP will get bailed out - by all of us! WWF President publishes guest commentary on BP Oil Spill. Washington Wildlife Federation more
Feb 8, 2010 WWF contracts with new Development Director Ellen Hiatt Watson is the new Development Director for Washington Wildlife Federation. Washington Wildlife Federation more...
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