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Tribes: State fish passage projects knock down barriers for local efforts
Court-ordered projects have sparked collaboration for salmon habitat restoration
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Developers challenge Snohomish River Watershed legal rights
Opponents of the voter-approved initiative filed a complaint Tuesday in Snohomish County Superior Court.
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Starlight Beach Walk returns to Olympic Beach
EDMONDS — During the day, the intertidal can be a magical and mysterious place, where critters come and…
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Agriculture co-op village approved in rural Arlington
Rooted Northwest hopes to build a small village as part of a ‘trial run’ for a farm-focused neighborhood.
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Washington environmentalists respond to Trump’s rollbacks
County and state conservation and renewable energy groups plan to continue work during the new administration.
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Crabs at Mukilteo aren’t dead. They’re just molting
Washington Fish and Wildlife officials say crabs of certain size and sex tend to molt at the same…
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Snohomish County delays decision on changes to habitat ordinance
The delay comes after comments focused on proposed changes that would allow buffer reductions around critical areas.
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Critics question proposed amendments to habitat ordinance
County council to consider amendments that would cut buffers around wetlands and streams up to half for development…
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Marysville, Lake Stevens celebrate progress of Bayview Trail
Once Bayview Trail is completed, it will connect Marysville and Lake Stevens with a paved path.
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Tulalip Tribes aim to boost salmon habitat at Allen Creek
The fundraising arm of the tribes plan to restore the area for critical salmon habitat.
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Port of Everett plans for sea level rise in new development
And electrification projects aim to decrease the port’s fossil fuel emissions.
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Port of Everett to remove derelict barge early next year
State funding will support the port’s progress on environmental restoration at Bay Wood.
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New state policy could affect timber sales in Snohomish County
A resolution passed this month means the state could sell more older forests for harvest.
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Whidbey Island’s Kicking Gas expands aid to electric stoves
The local environmental justice organization started with heat pump subsidies.
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Wallace Falls closed due to bomb cyclone damage
Over 170 trees fell in last month’s storm. The park near Gold Bar is closed until further notice.
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Snohomish County awards money to improve warming, cooling centers
The money for HVAC improvements will allow facilities to better serve as temporary shelters for weather-related events.
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Everett water pollution facility’s new permit aims to protect salmon
The new state permit incorporated additional requirements after urging from local environmental groups.
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Skykomish River project aims to create salmon habitat, reduce flooding
The county project at Shinglebolt Slough hopes to collaborate with local property owners to restore former channels.
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Local lawmakers urge changes to proposed federal hydrogen energy rules
Snohomish County’s congressional delegation believes the current policy is counterproductive to clean energy goals.
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See where state money is funding environmental work in Snohomish County
A new dashboard shows where dollars are going to overburdened communities across the state.