Environment
Environment
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.
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.
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.
Lamprey Swim Past Oregon’s Soda Springs Dam, After 10 Years Of Waiting
Two Pacific lamprey have made history. The eel-like fish have made it past the Soda Springs Dam on Oregon’s North Umpqua River.
Scientists Work To Protect Indoor Air Quality From Wildfire Smoke
Even with smoke, you can breathe easier. Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have practical tips to keep the air clean inside homes despite the smoke in Northwest skies.
Some Otterly Pleased By New Report On Bringing Sea Otters Back To Oregon Coast, Others Paws Down
A federal study ordered by Congress concluded it would be feasible to reintroduce sea otters to the Oregon and northern California coasts. However, that finding doesn’t mean the super-cute predators will be relocated into their former ocean habitat anytime soon.
‘It’s Putrid.’ Yakima County Neighbors Raise Air, Groundwater Concerns About Nearby Landfill
Up on a hilltop in Yakima County, Carole Degrave used to spend hours outside, watching wildlife, eating an apple, and enjoying the calm. In her backyard, wind chimes blow softly in the breeze. A 30-year-old apricot tree shades the center of her yard.
CTUIR Scientists Snorkel Rivers To Help Save Freshwater Mussels In The Northwest
Checking every inch of a streambed for freshwater mussels requires a snorkel and a wetsuit. It’s a messy job, but it’s vitally important as these keystone species are declining throughout the West.
Scientists Use Tiny Tags To Learn How Young Lamprey Travel Through Dams
Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are tagging and releasing lamprey to learn more about their journey to sea from inland rivers.
Federal Report Recommends Breaching Lower Snake River Dams To Restore Salmon
To recover healthy salmon populations, one or more of the Snake River dams must be breached, in addition to other actions, according to a new draft report released Tuesday by federal officials.
Unlocking the Ocean’s Black Box With Science
Part 1: To Unravel Some Of The Ocean’s Mysteries, Scientists Head To Sea At least twice a year, scientists board the Bell M. Shimada, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Comments Sought On ‘One Of Best Pumped Storage Sites’ In Washington
Storing renewable energy is critical in the Northwest. A draft review for the region’s largest proposed energy storage project is available for public comment.
