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WA Dept of Ecology News
Jul 29, 2010 Ecology, U.S Coast Guard monitoring tug that lost propulsion in Strait of Juan de Fuca The state Department of Ecology and U.S. Coast Guard are monitoring the 170-foot tug Commitment that lost propulsion and went adrift shortly after 1 p.m. today in the Strait of Juan de Fuca about 19 miles northwest of Port Angeles, posing the risk of an oil spill. Read full story.... WA Dept of Ecology News more
Jul 28, 2010 Ecology penalizes operation for runoff from mine slope failure The Washington Department of Ecology today penalized a Belfair-area company $36,000 for sand-and-gravel permit violations stemming from the collapse of several mine slopes in late 2009. Read full story.... WA Dept of Ecology News more
Jul 27, 2010 Ecology starts review of SeaTac shoreline program update The Washington Department of Ecology seeks public comment on the City of SeaTac’s recently updated Shoreline Master Program, a landmark effort that will significantly increase protection and restoration of Angle Lake. Read full story.... WA Dept of Ecology News more
Jul 26, 2010 Ecology approves city of Spokane’s updated Shoreline Master Program Washington Department of Ecology’s Director Ted Sturdevant has approved the city of Spokane’s newly updated Shoreline Master Program (SMP) that will protect valuable shorelines for the public and future generations to enjoy. So far, Spokane is the largest city in Washington to have an updated... WA Dept of Ecology News more
Jul 26, 2010 State seeks input about municipal stormwater permits The Washington Department of Ecology invites feedback in eight "listening sessions" across the state as its first step to update municipal stormwater permits. Read full story.... WA Dept of Ecology News more
Spokesman Review - Outdoors
Jul 28, 2010 1 dead, 2 injured in bear attack at Montana campground - Wed, 28 Jul 2010 PST COOKE CITY, Mont. — At least one bear rampaged through a heavily occupied campground today near Yellowstone National Park in the middle of the night, killing one person and injuring two others during a terrifying attack that forced people to hide in their cars as an animal tore through tents. Spokesman Review - Outdoors more
Jul 28, 2010 52-year-old Seattle man dies in Mount Rainier fall - Wed, 28 Jul 2010 PST A Seattle man who died from a fall into a crevasse on Mount Rainier was a beloved climber well known in the city’s climbing circles for his spirited energy on mountains. 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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