research
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New maps help you walk away from tsunami
Knowing where to walk and how long it might take to get there can be one of the most important pieces of information for anyone in Washington’s coastal communities when a tsunami strikes. People that live work and play near… Continue reading
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Keep an eye out for landslide risks after record autumn rains
This autumn has been one of the most consistently-rainy in western Washington records, meaning you should keep a sharp eye out for landslides. Prolonged rain increases the chances of shallow landslides on hillsides and other steep slopes. According to the National… Continue reading
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DNR weekend reading: Frequency and size of wildfires in western US growing
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: American Geophysical Union: More, bigger wildfires burning western U.S., study shows Wildfires across… Continue reading
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DNR weekend reading: Sea star die-off, aquaculture safety, forest health and other topics
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: Scientific American: Clues Sought for Sea Star Die-Off From California to Alaska, researchers… Continue reading
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DNR weekend reading: Trees that fight crime; better ways to measure wetland health, and other news
Here are links to articles about natural resources, climate, energy and other topics published recently by universities, scientific journals, organizations, and other sources: environment.yale.edu: Trees Shed Bad Rap as Accessories to Crime Even when different research methodologies are used, studies… Continue reading
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DNR and WDFW team up to explore large dome-shaped mounds on floor of Hood Canal
DNR and the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) joined forces recently to get a close-up look at a pair of large, dome-shaped mounds on the sea floor west of Dewatto Bay and Little Dewatto Bay in southern Hood Canal. Investigators… Continue reading
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Natural Heritage Program earns ‘Best in the Americas’ award
John Gamon, Washington Natural Heritage Program manager, accepted the ‘Best in the Americas’ award on behalf of the Program for its outstanding achievements in science and technology during a ceremony at the annual Biodiversity Without Boundaries conference in Portland Oregon last week. Gamon received… Continue reading
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Calling all citizen scientists: The Great Bee Count is this Saturday
It’s almost time for the Great Bee Count on July 16. Field Notes, a Seattle Times blog on Northwest nature, reports that more than 2,000 people in Washington have signed on to participate in a nationwide effort to gather information about… Continue reading
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DNR weekend reading: Hatching eagles, building greener airports, and more
Here are picks by DNR staff for your weekend reading (and viewing and listening) about science and the environment: Yale e360: Video Feed of Hatching Eagles Attracts Millions of Online Viewers (VIDEO) A streaming video feed from a webcam mounted inside… Continue reading
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Science behind the choices: Wildlife ‘leave trees’ left during a timber harvest — how much is enough?
The world of science at DNR is all about asking questions and finding answers. When it comes to timber harvesting, one question that DNR’s scientists have been trying to figure out is: how does retaining ‘leave trees’ after harvest affect… Continue reading