Environment

Environment

Krista Ann Patterson owns Northwest Paddleboarding in Richland, Washington. She’s unable to rent paddleboards for use on the Columbia River near her shop because the area’s been closed due to a toxic algae bloom.

Columbia River Toxic Algae: Experts Say Fix What’s Causing It

Health officials are testing Tri-Cities, Washington drinking water twice a week for toxic algae since a half-dozen dogs were sickened or died recently after being on the Columbia River. And the rivershore is closed in Howard Amon Park in Richland. But toxic algae is a nationwide problem, and we still have much to learn. Continue Reading Columbia River Toxic Algae: Experts Say Fix What’s Causing It

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Comparison photos captured by the research nonprofit SR3 showed endangered Pacific Northwest orca J36 is pregnant.

Babies On Board! Three Endangered Northwest Killer Whales Look Very Pregnant In Aerial Photos

Research photos taken with a drone show multiple killer whales are close to giving birth in one of the Pacific Northwest’s critically endangered pods. The late-stage pregnancies stirred excitement among whale watchers — and also renewed worries about the availability of adequate food supply for the mothers and babies. Continue Reading Babies On Board! Three Endangered Northwest Killer Whales Look Very Pregnant In Aerial Photos

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