So far, contractors have built a new boat launch and parking area. Construction of a new fishing pier is set for summer.
Restricted recreation areas can sometimes cause conflict. “We’re all birders,” said Tom Elliott, a Washington Waterfowl Association member.
Mountain Loop Mine’s Everett facility has operated without a proper permit for months, mere feet from Fairmount Elementary’s portables.
Locals dropped off styrofoam and Christmas trees on Saturday. The event helped repurpose items not allowed in recycling bins.
Two recycling bills are on the state’s upcoming legislative agenda. One could change who pays for curbside recycling.
Pollution in the Snohomish River isn’t new. But out of love for the waterway, residents and rowers serve as environmental stewards.
The Olympic Pipeline leaked on the north side of Highway 534 just north of the Snohomish County line, closing part of the highway.
The nonprofit has been acquiring land in the region for decades. Now the project is complete, with funding from the county.
Volunteers in the group lead “Repair Cafes” and other sustainability events to educate and engage with the community.
Milk cartons generally aren’t accepted by recycling centers in Snohomish County. Dispensers could be a solution. And they save milk too.
The short answer: Geography. Our proximity to Puget Sound and the mountains makes our rivers sensitive to big storms.
A yoga instructor in Bothell and Adopt a Stream in Everett say the meditative practice evokes emotion, health benefits.
Puget Sound contributors to the National Climate Assessment say the region needs to brace for lower snowpack and more looming climate issues.
Over 12 miles of habitat have been restored via the Floodplain Solutions program — like the Roth family farm near Monroe will soon be.
Flooding is a threat every year for 75,000 locals — and the long-term forecast suggests it’ll only get worse in the coming decades.
A team of scientists will analyze how big ships drown out communication for endangered whales — and how to make the waters more quiet.
Thousands of crows roost every night on the UW Bothell campus. Even longtime locals are awed by the spectacle.
State officials said outbreaks of this size are common in fall. People can help by not feeding birds at Lake Tye.
Climbing groups bought the parcel Monday, including Lower Lump and Inner Walls, calling it “the final big piece of the puzzle.”
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