Field Notes: Green River
Today, the Green River travels from its headwaters near Stampede Pass through the cities of Auburn, Kent and Tukwila and the lightly industrialized Auburn/Kent Valley.
Tag: Polluted Stormwater Runoff
Dead Fish Tell no Lies – Longfellow Creek Salmon Study
Polluted stormwater runoff is the largest source of toxic pollution to Puget Sound and surrounding waterways.
It’s that time of year again: Stormwater
According to the Department of Ecology, 14 million pounds of pollutants pour into our local waterways each year and polluted runoff is the number-one source of toxins entering Puget Sound.
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance files Clean Water Act suit against Seattle Iron & Metals for pollution in the Duwamish River
On July 12, 2012, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (Soundkeeper) filed suit against Seattle Iron & Metals (SIM) for violations under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
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