BEACH Program Update
Yesterday, the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) released their “Testing the Waters Report” comparing Washington's BEACH Program results to other coastal states. Proudly, Washington ranks 10 out of 30 states indicating good beach water quality. This ranking is an improvement over last year's report which ranked Washington State 14 out of 30. This report is helpful
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Fecal Matters: Mukilteo Lighthouse Park in Snohomish County is Open for Swimming!
BEACH Program Update
The beach at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park located in the City of Mukilteo, Snohomish County is now open for swimming. Additional samples collected on Monday, June 25, 2012 show bacteria concentrations have dropped to background levels. A swimming advisory was previously issued for this beach on Friday, June 22, 2012.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these
The beach at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park located in the City of Mukilteo, Snohomish County is now open for swimming. Additional samples collected on Monday, June 25, 2012 show bacteria concentrations have dropped to background levels. A swimming advisory was previously issued for this beach on Friday, June 22, 2012.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Keeping you informed on environmental impact statement process for proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal
by Katie Skipper, communication manager, Bellingham Field Office
When 800 people show up for a presentation about the environmental impact statement (EIS) process, you know the community is interested.
That’s what happened March 20, 2012, during our public meeting about the Gateway Pacific Terminal project proposed for Cherry Point, reinforcing for us and our co-lead-agency partners that we
When 800 people show up for a presentation about the environmental impact statement (EIS) process, you know the community is interested.
That’s what happened March 20, 2012, during our public meeting about the Gateway Pacific Terminal project proposed for Cherry Point, reinforcing for us and our co-lead-agency partners that we
Friday, 22 June 2012
Fecal Matters: Swimming Advisory Issued at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, Snohomish County
BEACH Program Update
Today, the BEACH Program issued a swimming advisory at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park in Snohomish County. The swimming advisory was issued based on elevated bacteria in the marine water and a nearby stormwater outfall.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the elderly may
Today, the BEACH Program issued a swimming advisory at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park in Snohomish County. The swimming advisory was issued based on elevated bacteria in the marine water and a nearby stormwater outfall.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the elderly may
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Fecal Matters: The Swimming Beach Near the Fauntleroy-Southworth Ferry Terminal in Seattle is Open!
BEACH Program Update
The beach area near the Fauntleroy-Southworth ferry terminal in Seattle is now open for swimming. The Seattle-King County Public Health District opened the beach on June 7, 2012 after sample results indicate low levels of bacteria. The beach was previously closed on June 3, 2012 because of a sewage overflow at a nearby outfall.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest
Monday, 11 June 2012
Enviro ed journal features Ecology’s Hanford outreach efforts
By Erika Holmes, Community Outreach & Environmental Education, Nuclear Waste Program
Late last year, the environmental education journal Clearing put out a call for articles for their annual compendium issue. With the majority of readers in, and content focused on, the Pacific Northwest, I figured it would be a great opportunity to share ways teachers can bring Hanford into their lessons.
Late last year, the environmental education journal Clearing put out a call for articles for their annual compendium issue. With the majority of readers in, and content focused on, the Pacific Northwest, I figured it would be a great opportunity to share ways teachers can bring Hanford into their lessons.
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Fecal Matters: Beach Closure near the Fauntleroy-Southworth Ferry Terminal in Seattle
BEACH Program Update
On June 3, 2012, Seattle-King County Public Health closed the beach area around the Fauntleroy-Southworth Ferry Terminal in the Fauntleroy neighborhood in Seattle. The beach area was closed because of a sewage overflow at a nearby outfall. The County is actively testing the water quality in Fauntleroy Cove.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in
On June 3, 2012, Seattle-King County Public Health closed the beach area around the Fauntleroy-Southworth Ferry Terminal in the Fauntleroy neighborhood in Seattle. The beach area was closed because of a sewage overflow at a nearby outfall. The County is actively testing the water quality in Fauntleroy Cove.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Deep Sea update: Delivered to shipyard
By Larry Altose, Ecology public information
Photo Source: Global Diving & Salvage, Inc.
The former fishing vessel Deep Sea arrived June 6, 2012 in Seattle at the Stabbert Maritime dry dock for dismantling, after passing through the Chittenden Locks, as shown in the photo.
For more information on the Deep Sea incident, please see: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/incidents/FVdeepsea/
Photo Source: Global Diving & Salvage, Inc.
The former fishing vessel Deep Sea arrived June 6, 2012 in Seattle at the Stabbert Maritime dry dock for dismantling, after passing through the Chittenden Locks, as shown in the photo.
For more information on the Deep Sea incident, please see: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/incidents/FVdeepsea/
Deep Sea Update: En-route to Seattle
by Larry Altose, Ecology public information
Photo source: Global Diving and Salvage, Inc.
The Deep Sea departed Penn Cove shortly after 5 a.m. today, towed by the tug Taurus. The vessels are expected to reach Seattle by approximately early afternoon. See Ecology's Deep Sea website for more information.
The state Department of Health re-opened the shellfish harvest areas north of Mueller Park
Photo source: Global Diving and Salvage, Inc.
The Deep Sea departed Penn Cove shortly after 5 a.m. today, towed by the tug Taurus. The vessels are expected to reach Seattle by approximately early afternoon. See Ecology's Deep Sea website for more information.
The state Department of Health re-opened the shellfish harvest areas north of Mueller Park
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
Weather permitting, Deep Sea to leave Penn Cove at 5 a.m., June 6
By Larry Altose, Ecology public information
The 140-foot fishing vessel Deep Sea, raised from the bottom of Penn Cove June 3, is ready to depart, depending on weather conditions.
Winds forecast for today could push wave heights to 4 feet, while safe towing conditions require waves under 3 feet.Tomorrow’s forecast predicts calmer conditions, and the Deep Sea’s tentative departure time is 5
The 140-foot fishing vessel Deep Sea, raised from the bottom of Penn Cove June 3, is ready to depart, depending on weather conditions.
Winds forecast for today could push wave heights to 4 feet, while safe towing conditions require waves under 3 feet.Tomorrow’s forecast predicts calmer conditions, and the Deep Sea’s tentative departure time is 5
Monday, 4 June 2012
Deep Sea refloated in Penn Cove; tow to Seattle awaits calm weather and seas
by Larry Altose, Ecology public information
Wheelhouse of the Deep Sea, afloat again in Penn Cove on June 4, 2012. Photo: Dept. of Ecology
The fishing vessel Deep Sea, raised from the bottom of Penn Cove yesterday, floated on its own today. The 140-foot vessel underwent inspections today to determine its seaworthiness and to locate any remaining pockets of oil for removal.
The larger
Wheelhouse of the Deep Sea, afloat again in Penn Cove on June 4, 2012. Photo: Dept. of Ecology
The fishing vessel Deep Sea, raised from the bottom of Penn Cove yesterday, floated on its own today. The 140-foot vessel underwent inspections today to determine its seaworthiness and to locate any remaining pockets of oil for removal.
The larger
Sunday, 3 June 2012
Sunken fishing vessel Deep Sea brought to surface in Penn Cove
by Larry Altose, Ecology public information
Deep Sea Incident website: www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/incidents/FVdeepsea/index.html
Deep Sea vessel status
Two floating cranes raised the 140-foot sunken fishing vessel Deep Sea to the surface of Penn Cove today, Sunday June 3.
The lift capped an intensive multi-agency response to protect the area’s shellfish and other resources against damage
Deep Sea Incident website: www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/incidents/FVdeepsea/index.html
Deep Sea vessel status
Two floating cranes raised the 140-foot sunken fishing vessel Deep Sea to the surface of Penn Cove today, Sunday June 3.
The lift capped an intensive multi-agency response to protect the area’s shellfish and other resources against damage
Deep Sea lift update #5: Floating higher as water pumped out
by Larry Altose, Ecology public information
The Deep Sea is riding higher on the water as two pumps discharge 800-1,000 gallons of water each per minute. Two floating cranes righted and lifted the former fishing vessel from the bottom of Penn Cove on Sunday, June 3, 2012.
The Deep Sea rested with a 45-degree list to the left in 60 feet of water when the cranes started pulling at about 9:30
The Deep Sea is riding higher on the water as two pumps discharge 800-1,000 gallons of water each per minute. Two floating cranes righted and lifted the former fishing vessel from the bottom of Penn Cove on Sunday, June 3, 2012.
The Deep Sea rested with a 45-degree list to the left in 60 feet of water when the cranes started pulling at about 9:30
Deep Sea lift update #4: Deep Sea has surfaced
by Larry Altose, Ecology public information
The Deep Sea reached the surface of Penn Cove at about 1:30 p.m. The vessel remains supported by two floating cranes.
Crews will pump water out of the hull. Next: inspections to determine whether the vessel can safely float for a tow to a shipyard for dismantling.
(Photo source: Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. )
The Deep Sea reached the surface of Penn Cove at about 1:30 p.m. The vessel remains supported by two floating cranes.
Crews will pump water out of the hull. Next: inspections to determine whether the vessel can safely float for a tow to a shipyard for dismantling.
(Photo source: Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. )
Deep Sea lift update #3: Bow and wheelhouse break surface
by Larry Altose, Ecology public information
The bow and part of the wheelhouse on the Deep Sea can now been seen above the surface of Penn Cove.
The lift resumed after divers pushed tons of silt of the Deep Sea’s deck and checked the rigging that suspends the sunken fishing vessel off the bottom of Penn Cove. The next planned stop in the lifting process will occur when the deck clears the
The bow and part of the wheelhouse on the Deep Sea can now been seen above the surface of Penn Cove.
The lift resumed after divers pushed tons of silt of the Deep Sea’s deck and checked the rigging that suspends the sunken fishing vessel off the bottom of Penn Cove. The next planned stop in the lifting process will occur when the deck clears the
Deep Sea lift update #2: Deep Sea off the bottom
by Larry Altose, Ecology public information
The Deep Sea is clear of the bottom of Penn Cove, as two crane barges slowly and delicately bring the sunken fishing boat toward the surface of Penn Cove. The lift has paused so that divers can clear silt that covers the deck.
The larger crane – holding the back and center of the vessel – is sustaining a load of 260 tons. The smaller crane has
The Deep Sea is clear of the bottom of Penn Cove, as two crane barges slowly and delicately bring the sunken fishing boat toward the surface of Penn Cove. The lift has paused so that divers can clear silt that covers the deck.
The larger crane – holding the back and center of the vessel – is sustaining a load of 260 tons. The smaller crane has
Deep Sea lift update #1: Deep Sea being set upright, lift to follow
by Larry Altose, Ecology public information
Divers and crane operators – working under contract for the Department of Ecology – have rigged the Deep Sea for righting and lifting it from the bottom of Penn Cove, near Coupeville on Whidbey Island.
Crews have verified that all connections are secure, and both cranes have taken up load. Winches on the larger of the crane barges have begun to
Divers and crane operators – working under contract for the Department of Ecology – have rigged the Deep Sea for righting and lifting it from the bottom of Penn Cove, near Coupeville on Whidbey Island.
Crews have verified that all connections are secure, and both cranes have taken up load. Winches on the larger of the crane barges have begun to
Saturday, 2 June 2012
Work continues to lift vessel in Penn Cove on Sunday June 3
By Curt Hart, Communications Manager, Spills Program
Work continued Saturday June 2 to raise the 140-foot fishing vessel Deep Sea from Penn Cove, near Coupeville on Whidbey Island. Operations to lift the vessel will commence Sunday June 3.
Early tomorrow morning, the 300-foot crane barge D.B. General will join the 140-foot crane barge Oakland already in Penn Cove. The two cranes, owned by
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