Lakes, rivers & Puget Sound
Aquatic areas managed by Washington DNR
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DNR weekend reading: Are golfers fire hazards? … and other interesting news from recent scientific research
Here are links to articles about recent research, discoveries and other news about forests, climate, energy and other science topics gathered by DNR for your weekend reading: University of California, Irvine: Titanium clubs can cause golf course fires, study finds… Continue reading
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DNR wants to hear from the public on proposed rules for selling older, longer vessels
Last year, the Washington State Legislature passed a bill to strengthen the state’s ability to deal with derelict and abandoned vessels. Part of the legislation proposes rules that will require owners of older, longer vessels to obtain a marine survey… Continue reading
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Professional Divers: Online registration, agenda now available for DNR’s dive safety conference
Are you a professional diver who makes a living working underwater? Are you interested in learning about the latest in dive safety? Would you like to spend some time networking with fellow professional divers? DNR is hosting the 2014 Professional… Continue reading
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Derelict tug puts Eagle Harbor astern; headed for Port Townsend
Early Friday morning, the derelict tugboat Chickamauga left Eagle Harbor Marina under tow to Port Townsend—perhaps its final destination. The 100-year-old wooden vessel sank October 2 at the marina on Bainbridge Island and was raised a week later. Spill responders… Continue reading
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DNR divers remove derelict mooring buoys near Port Hadlock; lawnmower remains elusive
DNR’s dive team and Aquatic Resources staff spent a day earlier this week removing old, derelict and abandoned mooring buoys, lines and “anchors” from the waters of South Port Townsend Bay. Buoys varied in size and shape, ranging from 30… Continue reading
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Groundbreaking research addresses innovative approaches to Douglas fir root diseases
Laminated root rot is becoming more of an issue in Washington State. Why? The disease affects many conifers, including Douglas fir, a vital resource for Washington’s economy and ecology. A recently released report addresses new approaches to understanding root rot… Continue reading
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Streams provide habitat and much of our drinking water
Did you know that approximately 117 million people in the United States – more than one-third of the nation’s population – get some or all of their drinking water from public drinking water systems that rely in part on headwater,… Continue reading
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Highest tides coming this weekend. Grab your cameras!
Ever notice how tides are so much higher in the winter than any other time of year? There’s a reason—and a name—for this phenomenon. “King Tides” are an annual event that occur when the sun and moon align, causing an… Continue reading
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Got aquatic invasive plants? There’s a grant for that!
Knotweed! Purple loosestrife! Spartina! Oh, my! County weed boards, lake districts and other local government entities outside the greater Puget Sound area* can qualify for $10,000 to $50,000 in grant funding to survey, control and/or eradicate invasive aquatic plants The… Continue reading
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Marine debris hotline to be suspended at year’s end
Washington’s coast has not had a major marine debris incident in almost a year. Overall, debris sightings decreased in 2013. Today, the state announced it will suspend the special hotline that was set up for reporting marine debris. As of… Continue reading