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New limit set for tire chemical that kills coho salmon
Local advocates hope to remove 6PPD from stormwater and rivers. Ecology says new limit is ‘first step’ in…
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With new facility, Mountlake Terrace to treat chemical that kills coho
Used in tires, 6PPD seeps into streams during storms. A state grant will help the city design a…
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Mukilteo Community Garden to celebrate 15th birthday this weekend
The garden, founded in 2009, has grown over 26,000 pounds of organic produce. Harvests are donated to local…
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DelBene presents $960K check for Snohomish County work on Chinook Marsh
The county effort to restore over 450 acres of tidal wetlands has received over $17 million in federal…
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Ahead of weekend, heat advisory issued for Snohomish County
Meteorologists expected temperatures and air quality to improve on Saturday and Sunday.
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Snohomish River climate projects get $21M federal boost
The program will bolster restoration efforts at Chinook Marsh, Spencer Island and other spots along the river.
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PFAS found near Edmonds school sparks concerns about wells
Madrona K-8 School’s stormwater system is designed to filter pollutants. But locals still worry chemicals will seep into…
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WSU training to teach locals about what is truly recyclable
The Sustainable Community Stewards program will teach participants at Willis D. Tucker Community Park. The course starts Sept.…
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With looming earthquake threat, Everett breaks ground on $80M reservoirs
Contractors will replace a 100-year-old reservoir east of Evergreen Way with two smaller ones.
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If Snohomish River campaign passes, polluters could be held accountable
This summer, a committee spearheaded efforts to grant legal rights to the river. Leaders gathered 1,300 signatures.
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At new Marysville water treatment facility, plants filter out pollutants
City officials expect the $14 million project to clean 110 million gallons of water every year, reducing harm…
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Do plastic bans work? Local waste experts say it’s too soon to know
Last month, the state banned foam clamshells and trays. Litter wranglers said they still find other illegal items…
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Beneath steep slope, Concrete neighbors fear landslides from logging above
Nielsen Brothers plans to cut 54 acres of timber directly behind the community of 83 homes. Locals said…
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Snohomish County stream team bushwhacks a path to healthier waterways
This summer, the crew of three will survey 40 sites for the State of Our Waters program. It’s…
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If Climate Commitment Act is repealed, what local projects are at risk?
Salmon restoration, ferry electrification and other green projects in Snohomish County could lose funding in November, if Initiative…
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10 accessible trails to explore this summer in Snohomish County
For people with disabilities, tree roots and other obstacles can curb access to the outdoors. But some trails…
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Snohomish County to start ‘kicking gas’ in push for all-electric homes
Last year, 118 Whidbey Island homes installed energy-efficient heat pumps. A new campaign aims to make the case…
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Lynnwood man sentenced for trespassing in Yellowstone National Park
Viktor Pyshniuk, 21, trespassed in April to take a photo of Yellowstone’s most dangerous geyser, according to the…
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Musical Mountaineers’ sunset serenade to launch Adopt a Stream campaign
The nonprofit aims to transform into an “accessible model of sustainability,” with solar panels, electric vehicles and more.
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How can Edmonds make new schools more sustainable? Students have ideas
In a town hall Friday, students from Maplewood Parent Co-op will make pitches for the soon-to-be rebuilt College…