environment
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Edge issues on agenda at Natural Areas conference in September
There’s good “edge” and there’s bad “edge.” The “edge” issues facing many species and habitats are of the latter variety. If you are a scientist, land manager, educator, or involved in land conservation, restoration or wildlife management—and concerned about human-caused ecological… Continue reading
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Commissioner Goldmark tours oyster operations on Willapa Bay
Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark (left in photo) met with shellfish growers and toured Willapa Bay in Pacific County with them this morning. Several companies lease state-owned aquatic lands under Willapa Bay to culture and transplant oysters. Willapa Bay… Continue reading
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Applications now online for submitting biomass proposals to DNR
In addition to announcing earlier this week that the State of Washington’s Biomass Initiative seeks proposals to partner with DNR on pilot projects, DNR also notified many of the likely partners. But there could be others out there with good ideas,… Continue reading
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Tidal power starting to roll in for Washington
Harnessing the tides to make electricity is getting a close look in Washington state. Grants from the federal government and energy agencies are funding studies to find prime locations for tidal energy in the state and federal waters of Washington.… Continue reading
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Experienced agency seeks biomass partners; Serious relationship desired
DNR put out a call today looking for private companies or public agencies that can come up with interesting ideas to create energy from forestry-related biomass. Biomass suppliers, researchers, conversion facility owners, and others will be invited to apply. The… Continue reading
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Conservation experts coming to Washington state: DNR to host the 36th Annual Natural Areas Conference
This September, DNR gets a chance to share its experience in managing natural areas with conservation experts from around the country. The 2009 Natural Areas Conference is scheduled for September 15-18 in Vancouver, Wash., hosted by DNR. We anticipate between 400… Continue reading
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DNR Biomass Initiative hopes to boost Washington’s green economy
Federal recovery act grants announced this week will send about $17 million to sawmills in the Northwest to boost renewable energy from biomass, including wood waste such as tree trimmings and wood chips, agriculture waste or crops. DNR already has been at work… Continue reading
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Public beaches to close on Port Susan and Livingston Bays, Camano Island
Yes, the weather is expected to be gorgeous, but public beaches at Iverson Park and other areas around Livingston and Port Susan Bays will be closed for a few days—but for good reason. Crews are getting creosote-soaked logs and chemically… Continue reading