Poll finds many Washington voters support removing Snake River dams A new poll supported by environmental groups found Washington voters West and East of the Cascades support dam removal. Courtney Flatt
Environment Federal regulators to limit hot water in Snake, Columbia rivers Federal regulators starting in spring will require dam operators to limit hot water pollution caused by the four Lower Snake River dams. Courtney Flatt
Environment Swinomish Tribe to sue Army Corps over salmon The Swinomish Tribe has put the Army Corps of Engineers on notice of an impending lawsuit over destruction to salmon habitat. Paige Browning
Environment Could a new fish passage system help Snake River salmon? Whooshh Innovations said its fish passage system could transport salmon quickly over the Snake River dams – and generate $60 million over 10 years by diverting water from fish ladders to hydropower turbines. Courtney Flatt
Environment U.S. Senate infrastructure package could ‘significantly improve’ salmon habitat Funding to help fix culverts could open up cold water habitat to Northwest salmon. Courtney Flatt
Environment Orcultural exchange: Orcas briefly visit Salish Sea after long absence The Orca Behavior Institute says at least 50 whales from the J, K and L pods were seen heading south toward Eagle Point. But one is now presumed dead. Katie Campbell Angela King Esmy Jimenez
Environment The town that broke Canada’s heat record has burned to the ground Washington state might feel the effects of British Columbia’s crushing heat and fires in the water as well as in the air. John Ryan
Environment Endangered orcas missing from their home waters for 10 weeks Southern resident killer whales haven’t been seen in their home waters for more than two months. John Ryan
Environment The Salish Sea: An imperiled wonder of the Northwest ‘This report was essentially a synthesis of the science in the region, but the next step would be to develop policy and regulatory structures that would lead to more protection of this ecosystem.’ Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Science May 5th | What a decade’s worth of whale poop tells researchers about their health Find out how whale feces is saving the endangered killer whale. Swedish Hospital launches a Black Birth Empowerment Initiative, and the Tulalip Tribes are relocating ‘nuisance’ beavers to help protect the ecosystem. Bill Radke
