Environment
Environment
Programas medioambientales intentan romper barreras para educar sobre Hanford
Vista aérea de Hanford y del río Columbia. Foto tomada de www.ecology.wa.gov. ESCUCHE (Tiempo 1:10) LEA Organizaciones medioambientales están haciendo que la información sobre el sitio Hanford sea más accesible… Continue Reading Programas medioambientales intentan romper barreras para educar sobre Hanford
Navigating Rough Waters and Tough Conversations ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 36 – With Outdoor Writer and Guide Emerald LaFortune
Emerald LaFortune recording Traverse Talks at the NWPB studios on March 8th, 2022. Emerald LaFortune grew up being lured into the wilderness by her parents, who placed little pieces of… Continue Reading Navigating Rough Waters and Tough Conversations ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 36 – With Outdoor Writer and Guide Emerald LaFortune
Salts, bacteria and evaporation: a magic spell for one Central Washington lake
The shore of Soap Lake is gray and gritty Listen Soap Lake’s unique healing properties can be explained by it’s even more unique ecology (Runtime 4:39) Read The recognition of… Continue Reading Salts, bacteria and evaporation: a magic spell for one Central Washington lake
‘It’s an invasion.’ North America’s tiniest butterfly spotted in Southeastern Washington
This particular adventure begins with the search for a bird. However, like many discoveries that venture a bit off course, birder Chris Lindsey found something much more interesting: a Western blue pygmy butterfly. The smallest butterfly in North America. Continue Reading ‘It’s an invasion.’ North America’s tiniest butterfly spotted in Southeastern Washington
Wildlife officials confirm 6 wolf poisonings in northeastern Washington
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking for the public’s help to find who poisoned six wolves in northeastern Washington. Continue Reading Wildlife officials confirm 6 wolf poisonings in northeastern Washington
Salmon advocates ask to include healthy ecosystems in Columbia River Treaty
Salmon advocates want negotiators to consider salmon and the Columbia River’s ecosystem as a part of an agreement between the U.S. and Canada. Continue Reading Salmon advocates ask to include healthy ecosystems in Columbia River Treaty
Federal report recommends removing four lower snake river dams to protect salmon
Breaching the Snake River dams is one major way to protect salmon, according to a final federal report announced Friday on salmon and steelhead recovery in the Columbia River Basin. Continue Reading Federal report recommends removing four lower snake river dams to protect salmon
With A Few Cups Of Water, Scientists Use eDNA To Study Reclusive, Rare Creatures
A growing technology is helping scientists save time and effort when they study rare critters and vast places. Continue Reading With A Few Cups Of Water, Scientists Use eDNA To Study Reclusive, Rare Creatures
Biden Administration Launches Website To Provide Real-Time Climate Data, Predict Future Scenarios
A first-of-its-kind climate resiliency website will help communities understand climate-related risks, the Biden administration said. The new website, launched Thursday, provides real-time information and predictions for local communities that are more vulnerable to disasters, such as wildfires, heat waves and droughts. Continue Reading Biden Administration Launches Website To Provide Real-Time Climate Data, Predict Future Scenarios
B.C. Tailings Dam Failure Could Spell Disaster For Canada, Washington, Studies Say
If two British Columbia tailings dams fail, it could spell disaster, according to two reports that analyzed the chances of the dams failing. Continue Reading B.C. Tailings Dam Failure Could Spell Disaster For Canada, Washington, Studies Say
Animal Crossings Over And Under Highways Can Save Big Dollars — Not Just Lives — Says New Study
Collisions between vehicles and large animals, like deer, are not only scary. The medical, car repair and cleanup costs really add up. That is according to a new study out of Washington State University that supports the case for building more wildlife crossings on highways. Continue Reading Animal Crossings Over And Under Highways Can Save Big Dollars — Not Just Lives — Says New Study
Breaching The Four Lower Snake River Dams Not An Option Right Now, Say Murray, Inslee
A much-awaited report said removing the four Lower Snake River dams shouldn’t happen right now, but dam removal is the best way to protect Snake River salmon. Continue Reading Breaching The Four Lower Snake River Dams Not An Option Right Now, Say Murray, Inslee
