King County scientists identify unprecedented harmful algal bloom in Puget Sound that is of concern for fish.
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From trash to treasure: a clean and lean idea helps the Lake Geneva community
The Marine Rescue Dive Unit removed a boat from Lake Geneva, disposed of it for $28, saving the Lake Geneva Management District money that could be used for improving water quality.
The Point Williams Buoy
Watch a video of the SoundGuardian crew deploying and anchoring a water quality buoy in Puget Sound at Point Williams, off Lincoln Park in West Seattle.
King County visits the Enumclaw iSTEM Expo
King County will show some of the ways math and science skills apply to jobs in the environment, on Feb. 8 at the Enumclaw Schools Foundation iSTEM Expo, 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Enumclaw Expo Center.
Salmon spawning at Rainbow Bend
This two-minute video contains underwater footage of sockeye salmon and Chinook salmon using a constructed channel at the Rainbow Bend Levee Removal and Floodplain Restoration Project on the Cedar River.
Logjams make the Cedar River unsafe for recreation, but they’re great for fish
The Cedar River is closed from river mile 4.5 to 13.5 due to several downed logs spanning the corridor and blocking safe passage. Those logjams create hazards for recreationalists and habitat for fish — a policy puzzle King County is currently working to address.
King County swimming beach monitoring starts up – data and alerts available weekly
King County has begun its seasonal monitoring of freshwater swimming beaches to ensure they are safe for recreation.
Earth Week 2017: Celebrating science!
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