Fecal bacteria, stormwater, & what you can do to keep water less gross
October 27, 2023
When summer ends, western Washington is not exactly known for crisp, crunchy autumn leaves. We’re…
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The Cherry Point herring stock decline: What you need to know
August 16, 2023
The Cherry Point herring stock didn’t spawn at all this year, according to the Washington…
Take action to improve oil refinery safety for workers, clean air and clean water
July 25, 2023
Join union refinery workers and environmental advocates in ensuring oil companies put the safety of…
Pride at Sea: Salish Sea Orcas can be LGBTQ, too
June 2, 2023
Ah, spring and summer — love is in the air, water, forests, and everywhere in…
What Alaska’s Willow Oil Project Could Mean for Northwest Washington
April 13, 2023
On March 13, 2023, the Biden administration approved ConocoPhillip’s Willow Project — a massive oil…
7 (and a half) best beaches in Whatcom County to visit
March 21, 2023
Making a list of the best beaches in Whatcom County was not easy, because we…
Let’s invest in salmon recovery and flood protection — in Whatcom and statewide
February 12, 2023
Most salmon runs in the Nooksack watershed and other Salish Sea watersheds are in decline,…
6 New Year’s intentions for climate action in 2023
December 21, 2022
It’s the dawning of a new day here in Northwest Washington. While the environmental challenges…
EPA brings back WA State pollution limits that the Trump administration attempted to undo
November 21, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would return to state water quality standards…
Nationwide Analysis Shows Shocking Contamination from PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
October 21, 2022
Earlier this week, Waterkeeper Alliance released a groundbreaking new analysis of American waterways that sounds…