One voracious predator. One ton of trash. Two citizen scientists
January 15, 2020
With a keen eye and a little bit of training, a walk on your favorite…
Category: Fighting Pollution
Anacortes Petrochemical Export Project Cancelled
December 30, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, DECEMBER 30, 2019 Traditional Lummi and Nooksack Lands (BELLINGHAM, WA) — In…
A message from Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard
December 19, 2019
I will never forget that day: June 10th, 1999. I had recently finished my BS…
Advocate for clean water and climate action in Washington’s legislature
December 17, 2019
The legislative session 2019 was a banner year for environmental progress for Washington state; however,…
Two chances to advocate for environmental policy to WA lawmakers
December 17, 2019
You can team up with activists to speak up for the environment and gain the…
Salish Sea recovery: We have a way. Can we find the will?
December 13, 2019
If you’ve read anything by me, you know that I abhor the status quo, especially…
Lake Whatcom gets dedicated pollution-fighting funding
August 9, 2019
The Whatcom County Council just made a crucial step to reducing pollution in Lake Whatcom,…
Cherry Point Fossil Fuels: Stand up for higher standards
August 7, 2019
On August 7th, 2019, the Whatcom County Council initiated a public review process for a…
How you can track and clean up pollution with a smartphone app
June 12, 2019
Quite often, you know water pollution when you see it — an oil sheen on…
Our truly unique Aquatic Reserves system: Safeguarding key shorelines in Washington
May 7, 2019
By Lilya Jaeren, Aquatic Reserves Monitoring and Stewardship Coordinator On my very first day as…