Puget Soundkeeper reacts to Department of Ecology’s draft revisions to Washington water quality standards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT Chris Wilke, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (206) 297-7002; …
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Clean Water Advocates, Commercial Fishermen File Suit to Protect Public Health from Toxic Pollution
Today, a coalition of clean water advocates and commercial fishing industry groups filed a legal challenge to force the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect public health by fixing Washington’s inadequate water pollution rules.
Washington Supreme Court rules in favor of Ecology’s authority
Today, the Washington Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in support of a decision of the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology), defeating a challenge by rancher Joseph Lemire in a case that challenged the state’s authority to regulate the water quality impacts of cattle and other nonpoint source pollution.
New State Stormwater Permits Present Opportunities For Puget Sound
Today the Washington State Department of Ecology issued its stormwater permits for large and medium-sized cities throughout Western Washington.
Puget Sound Health Hinges on New Stormwater Plan
Current draft fails to deliver on green building solutions and contains developer loopholes
Deal Announced to Cut Stormwater Pollution in Washington State
More funding for highway retrofits, closer oversight over new projects