Lummi Nation's Skookum Creek Fish Hatchery will undergo major infrastructure improvements using funds from a federal program meant to help tribes repair hatcheries: nwtt.co/lu

Experiencing a disaster can take a toll on a person’s mental health. Fearing future disasters or climate change in general can also impact mental health. To learn more, we spoke to two experts at the Department of Health who work on climate and health issues. Read our latest blog

There's a silver lining when it comes to saltwater salmon fishing! Anglers who don't have a boat can find plenty of shoreline and piers lining Puget Sound to catch coho, known as silvers, for their shiny silver-colored bodies. Go to our blog for details. wdfw.medium.com/silvers-on-the…

🚌 Before you catch the bus, catch up on your local air quality! Visit airnow.gov to learn about your air and what it means for you and your family’s health. #EPABackToSchool

If you love native bees, don't miss out on this job opportunity to become a lab technologist for our Pollinator Program! 🐝 You'll get to work with the Washington Bee Atlas to document Washington's native bees and their host plants. Apply at bit.ly/wsdabeejob?utm…

Making Waves, our magazine, has stories about the people working to protect and recover Puget Sound. Read the most recent issue here: makingwaves.psp.wa.gov. Sign up to receive the next issue in your inbox: bit.ly/3jLK5pC or a printed copy here: bit.ly/3ullInP

Here are some ways to use air movement to keep your living space cooler. If you don't have air conditioning, this can be a big help during the hot days ahead. wadoh.info/3z7J59u

Warm, warm warm today! 🌡️ The sun is rising quickly, and those temperatures will climb very quickly into the 80s and 90s across the region today. Stay cool, stay safe, and stay hydrated! #wawx

Congratulations to our latest grant selectees! 🎉 The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Tribes and Territories Competition is one of the largest investments EPA has ever made in Tribal communities. spgv.io/6016wi

Climate change is increasing the number and severity of natural disasters. In 2023, the United States had a record 28 weather and climate disasters that caused more than 1 billion dollars each in damages and had lasting and devastating impacts on communities. We spoke with our

It might look like someone spilled the world’s biggest pumpkin spice latte in this tributary to the Snohomish River, but Ecology scientists found a different answer. Read our blog post: ecology.wa.gov/blog/september…

Commerce just awarded nearly $8 million to help cities & counties meet clean building requirements. With $3.88 million each, the @awcities and @wacounties will help local governments comply with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. 🌱 Learn more: heyor.ca/doZckK

🌊🐟 Dive into the incredible journey of the Elwha River restoration! Once blocked by dams, this iconic river now flows free, and salmon are showing signs of recovery. 📈✨ bit.ly/3Xut8U7 Photo Credit: John McMillan

“Maybe we can use these traps to reach those areas we can’t get to with the other traps,” said Jonathan Hallenbeck, a fisheries biologist for Lummi Nation, which has worked for years to curb a local European green crab population. nwtt.co/lv #invasivespecies

It was an honor to accept the 2024 Innovation Award from ECOS for the SensWA air monitors that WA Department of Ecology built and is installing statewide to support our environmental justice work in local communities under the Climate Commitment Act.

We LOVE to highlight the work of our Entomologists! Recently, Liz co-authored a paper on the forecast of Lyme disease in Washington state. Though the western black-legged tick (the most common carrier of Lyme disease in the PNW) habitat is expected to expand due to increasingly

#BackToSchool is here, and so is all the cleaning that comes with it. Whether you’re shopping for school, home, or both – the #EPASaferChoice label is your guide to products with safer ingredients for you, your family & the environment. epa.gov/saferchoice/pr…

Speak up - let's ensure every bite is safe!! Report foodborne illness online. Foodborne illness (also called food poisoning) is caused by eating and drinking contaminated foods or beverages. Foodborne illness is preventable - do your part by reporting it: doh.wa.gov/foodillness

Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) projects restore thriving salmon runs, create jobs, protect homes and businesses, and increase our region's ability to adapt to climate change. Learn more about PSAR projects via the PSAR dashboard: experience.arcgis.com/experience/d4f…

So nice of Taylor Swift to stop by and help us scout salamanders at Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve!