Advocates say the Federal government is keeping a fish supply behind dams during a major salmon shortage. The salmon need to be able to swim upstream to reproduce, but can’t naturally due to the dams.

Wetlands are commonly referred to as the kidneys of the larger body of streams and rivers. These fragile natural features filter pollutants. Wetlands store water. They provide essential wildlife ...

The stories of salmon and orcas in the Pacific Northwest are linked. Their paths intermingle in a vast web of ecosystems and ...

The stories of salmon and orcas in the Pacific Northwest are linked. Their paths intermingle in a vast web of ecosystems and ...

The month of December brought the endangered Southern Resident killer whales sadness and joy.

It was cheap to take our car on a ferry from Townsend to Coupeville, where we explored Whidbey Island. On the ride, we saw ...

Inspiring environmental educators in drawing out students’ and communities’ “inner scientists” is the aim of the Storming the Sound conference, as a banner from the 2018 event urges. This year marked ...

Fishing & Shellfishing Commercial fishing Commercial Dungeness crab fishery Puget Sound commercial crab fishery 2024/2025 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings ...

Diving with orcas, also known as killer whales, is one of the things on many wildlife enthusiasts’ bucket lists. When you hear the word killer whale, you immediately imagine a vicious hunter in your ...

The many Puget Sound ferry systems saw a boost in riders last year, as the state worked to regain its footing and other, ...

By Aspen Anderson Reporting for West Seattle Blog An often-tagged wall on the West Seattle waterfront may be painted with a ...