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Brighten your holiday season with the northern opalescent nudibranch
This month’s aquatic critter looks like a luminous holiday spirit carrying dozens of flickering candles. Definitely don’t try this at home, no matter how festive the effect might be!
Recycle Right: How empty is empty enough? How clean is clean enough? How dry is dry enough?
Recyclables need to be empty, clean, and dry in order to preserve their value as a recycled commodity.
The arrow worms: Part worm, part fish, part…tiger?
Let’s get “straight to the point”: the arrow worm is “right on target” to be named one of the strangest creatures roaming Puget Sound.
The spiny pink scallop is ready for sweater weather
This particular scallop is known for its bright color and the prominent spines that adorn the ribs running down its shell.
Citizen scientists help Ecology monitor the environment
Every day we work closely with fellow Washingtonians to monitor and study our shared environment. Here are just a few examples of how we partner with citizen scientists throughout the state.
Beware of cute little monsters: The jelly-dwelling anemone has a spooky secret
Step aside, Alien. Puget Sound has its very own version of this famous parasitic predator, but without the terrifying claws or fangs.
Ecology's brushes with the famous
A brief list of some famous people Ecology has worked with over the past 50 years.
Review our report on options to help the Chehalis River Basin
As part of a community effort to restore the basin and put it on a path to recovery, we have completed a report for your review and input.
Chehalis Basin Board holds special meeting Aug. 3
Chehalis Basin Board will meet on Aug. 3 to discuss how to move forward with flood control projects without a state capital budget.
Commemorate World Wetlands Day by hiking Renton's Springbrook Creek Trail
On World Wetlands Day, we highlight the importance of conserving and using wetlands wisely, especially in urban areas.