Posts Tagged ‘Washington State Department of Ecology’
Keeping Smoke Away With…Steam?
Smoke and the summer months unfortunately go hand in hand. But an effort by the Department of Ecology seeks to reduce non-wildfire smoke. Marcus Bellissimo reports chipping and steaming are critical tools in the toolbox.
Read MoreState Ecology Dept. Approves Updated Chelan County Shoreline Plan
The Shoreline Master Program for Chelan County started back in the mid-1970’s, but was last updated in 1997. So 22 years later, the plan gets a much-needed update, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Sinking Sailboat Causes State Spill Response on Lake Chelan
A partially submerged vessel on Lake Chelan initiated a “spill response” due to leaking diesel fuel Tuesday afternoon. The State Department of Ecology notified emergency management personnel from the Sheriff’s Office that a 29-foot sailboat was more than half-way submerged, located along the south shore of the lake just down lake of 25 Mile Creek.…
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Ecology Youth Corps: Summer Jobs Now Open For Central Washington Teens
When the snow clears on area roads, all the roadside trash that been there all winter becomes visible. And the Department of Ecology wants put teenagers to work cleaning it up. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Cascade Snowpack Gets Big Boost From February Storms
Snow in the Valley equals snowpack in the mountains, which in turn brings water during the spring and summer months. A recent bout of heavy snowstorms this month has helped the states snowpack get out of the danger zone. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreLocal Wastewater Treatment Plants Among 111 With Outstanding Performance Awards
Wastewater treatment and zoning – two things you might not think about in your town, but are probably happy they’re considered together. And the people that run them are even happier when they get recognized for high performance. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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‘Very Unhealthy’ To ‘Hazardous’ Air For Wenatchee Valley Today, Tomorrow
Unhealthy air affects everyone. There are simple steps you can take to protect you and your family from poor air quality. Marcus Bellissimo reports. The Department of Ecology has issued an air quality alert for Chelan and Douglas counties that will remain in effect until 10 a.m. tomorrow. Currently, air quality for the Wenatchee area…
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Warm, Dry, But Not Quite ‘Drought’-Level Conditions For NCW, State Ecology Dept. Says
From abnormal dryness to adequate stream flows, the State Ecology Department monitors water supply conditions throughout the state. The Aug. 9 map by the U.S. Drought Monitor shows severe drought conditions continuing in southwest Washington. Areas of moderate drought conditions expanded across the northern part of the state and across Western Washington. The remainder of the state…
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Pathway To Environmental Career, Wash. Conservation Corps Recruiting 300 Positions Across State
The Washington Conservation Corps is now recruiting for various positions across the state. This can be a great stepping stone for those interested in an environmental career. Marcus Bellissimo reports. Photos: Washington Dept. of Ecology
Read MoreOil Spill Response Drill Today In Columbia River At Confluence State Park
Oil spill response on any of our waterways deserves quick deployment of trained personnel. The State Dept. of Ecology is heading a training session today at Confluence State Park on the Columbia River. Marcus Bellissimo has the details.
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Ecology Dept. Updating Eastern Wash. Stormwater Management Plan, Taking Public Comments
Stormwater run-off is a major source of urban pollution. The Department of Ecology is looking for input on updating its stormwater management manual, which impacts communities in Chelan and Douglas Counties. Marcus Bellissimo reports. Photo: Wash. Dept. of Ecology
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