BEACH Program Update
On August 29, 2013, combined sewer overflows (CSOs) discharged into Port Washington Narrows in Bremerton, WA. CSOs are a diluted mixture of untreated sewage and storm water. As a result, the Kitsap Public Health District issued a no contact advisory at Evergreen Park, Lions Field, and Lents Landing through September 1, 2013. The public is advised to avoid contact with the
Friday, 30 August 2013
Fecal Matters: Beach Closed at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park in Snohomish County
BEACH Program Update
Mukilteo, WA- On August 30, 2013, the BEACH Program issued a beach closure at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park. The closure was issued due to high levels of bacteria in the marine water from a nearby stormwater pipe discharge.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the elderly
Mukilteo, WA- On August 30, 2013, the BEACH Program issued a beach closure at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park. The closure was issued due to high levels of bacteria in the marine water from a nearby stormwater pipe discharge.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the elderly
Fecal Matters: Beach Closures at Howarth Park, Jetty Island Park and Pigeon Creek Park in Everett, WA
BEACH Program Update
On August 29, 2013, heavy rains caused combined sewer overflows (CSO) and a nearby sewage failure resulting in beach closures near Everett, WA. CSOs are a diluted mixture of untreated sewage and stormwater. The City of Everett's Public Works Department responded immediately posting swimming advisory signs at the following saltwater beaches: Howarth Park, Pigeon Creek Park
On August 29, 2013, heavy rains caused combined sewer overflows (CSO) and a nearby sewage failure resulting in beach closures near Everett, WA. CSOs are a diluted mixture of untreated sewage and stormwater. The City of Everett's Public Works Department responded immediately posting swimming advisory signs at the following saltwater beaches: Howarth Park, Pigeon Creek Park
Thursday, 29 August 2013
Around the Sound: Wood debris hauled off Sound beaches
By Seth Preston, Communication Manager, Toxics Cleanup Program
Kudos to the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Puget SoundCorps for this good news about pulling old wood debris off some Puget Sound beaches.
That includes old pilings (like those shown in the photo) treated with toxic creosote and other marine debris tainted with the long-lasting substance.
For decades,
Kudos to the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Puget SoundCorps for this good news about pulling old wood debris off some Puget Sound beaches.
That includes old pilings (like those shown in the photo) treated with toxic creosote and other marine debris tainted with the long-lasting substance.
For decades,
Fecal Matters: Beach closed at Potlatch State Park near Hoodsport, Mason County
BEACH Program Update
On August 28, 2013, the Mason County Health Department issued a beach closure at Potlatch State Park near Hoodsport, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria counts in the water. The public is warned not to make contact with the water until further notice.
The beach is closed to recreational use including swimming and shellfish harvesting. The closure will be
On August 28, 2013, the Mason County Health Department issued a beach closure at Potlatch State Park near Hoodsport, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria counts in the water. The public is warned not to make contact with the water until further notice.
The beach is closed to recreational use including swimming and shellfish harvesting. The closure will be
Monday, 26 August 2013
What “Eyes Over Puget Sound” saw on Aug. 21
By Sandy Howard
"Eyes Over Puget Sound” found continued warm air temperatures on Aug. 21, 2013, but less sunshine in the north, and increasing river flows in the past week.
Red-brown blooms were abundant in all inlets of South Sound and the Kitsap Peninsula. Large algal mats and floating organic material
persisted in Hood Canal, Central Sound, Sinclair Inlet and Padilla Bay.
Jelly fish
"Eyes Over Puget Sound” found continued warm air temperatures on Aug. 21, 2013, but less sunshine in the north, and increasing river flows in the past week.
Red-brown blooms were abundant in all inlets of South Sound and the Kitsap Peninsula. Large algal mats and floating organic material
persisted in Hood Canal, Central Sound, Sinclair Inlet and Padilla Bay.
Jelly fish
Thursday, 22 August 2013
Around the Sound: Rayonier Mill cleanup schedule update
By Marian Abbett, Site Manager, Toxics Cleanup Program
Rayonier Mill Estimated Cleanup Timeline (PDF)
We have revised our estimated timeline (PDF) for drafting a cleanup plan for the Rayonier Mill Study Area. Rayonier is still on schedule with their agreed order tasks. However, the work will take longer than we thought because of a delay in finalizing the Port Angeles Harbor Sediments
Rayonier Mill Estimated Cleanup Timeline (PDF)
We have revised our estimated timeline (PDF) for drafting a cleanup plan for the Rayonier Mill Study Area. Rayonier is still on schedule with their agreed order tasks. However, the work will take longer than we thought because of a delay in finalizing the Port Angeles Harbor Sediments
Friday, 16 August 2013
Fecal Matters: Beach at Dash Point Park in Tacoma, WA open for water recreation
BEACH Program Update
On August 16, 2013, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department reopened the beach at Dash Point Park in Tacoma, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria counts in the water.
Follow-up sampling indicated low levels of bacteria and an investigation showed no signs of further pollution.Dash Point Park is a Metro Parks Tacoma facility west of the Pierce-King County
On August 16, 2013, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department reopened the beach at Dash Point Park in Tacoma, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria counts in the water.
Follow-up sampling indicated low levels of bacteria and an investigation showed no signs of further pollution.Dash Point Park is a Metro Parks Tacoma facility west of the Pierce-King County
Around the Sound: Work Underway at the Rayonier Mill Cleanup Site
By Marian Abbett, Site Manager, Toxics Cleanup Program
Soil stockpiles at the Rayonier Mill site. July 2013
You may have noticed more activity recently at the Rayonier Mill cleanup site in Port Angeles. Rayonier removed the unused guard shack at the entrance to the site. The shack was in the way of new fencing and a gate that the City of Port Angeles (city) plans to build for the Olympic
Soil stockpiles at the Rayonier Mill site. July 2013
You may have noticed more activity recently at the Rayonier Mill cleanup site in Port Angeles. Rayonier removed the unused guard shack at the entrance to the site. The shack was in the way of new fencing and a gate that the City of Port Angeles (city) plans to build for the Olympic
Fecal Matters: Potlatch State Park, Mason County, Open for Swimming
BEACH Program Update
Mason County - Potlatch State Park near Hoodsport, WA is open for swimming. Beach caution signs were previously posted on August 2, 2013 due to a nearby failing septic system that has since been repaired. Follow-up sampling indicated levels of bacteria that meet water quality standards for swimming.
Although the beach closure for swimming has been lifted, the shellfish
Mason County - Potlatch State Park near Hoodsport, WA is open for swimming. Beach caution signs were previously posted on August 2, 2013 due to a nearby failing septic system that has since been repaired. Follow-up sampling indicated levels of bacteria that meet water quality standards for swimming.
Although the beach closure for swimming has been lifted, the shellfish
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
Fecal Matters: Beach closed at Dash Point Park in Tacoma, WA
BEACH Program Update
On August 14, 2013, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a beach closure at Dash Point Park in Tacoma, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria counts in the water.
From the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department: "People should not wade, swim, water ski or skim board, or engage in any activities that would expose bare skin to water or risk
On August 14, 2013, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a beach closure at Dash Point Park in Tacoma, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria counts in the water.
From the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department: "People should not wade, swim, water ski or skim board, or engage in any activities that would expose bare skin to water or risk
Monday, 12 August 2013
2012 Hanford Public Involvement Survey results available online
By Dieter Bohrmann, Communications Manager, Nuclear Waste Program
>> See the
survey results online or PDF format
Annually, the Tri-Party Agreement agencies (Washington State Department of Ecology, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of Energy) evaluate the effectiveness of our public involvement activities.
This year, 94 people responded to our survey. We appreciate your
>> See the
survey results online or PDF format
Annually, the Tri-Party Agreement agencies (Washington State Department of Ecology, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of Energy) evaluate the effectiveness of our public involvement activities.
This year, 94 people responded to our survey. We appreciate your
Fecal Matters: Lent Landing and Lions Field, Bremerton, WA Open for Water Recreation
BEACH Program Update
Bremerton, WA - Lent Landing and Lions Field are open for water recreation. Beach caution signs were previously posted on August 6, 2013 due to a sewage spill near the two beaches.
Kitsap Public Health District had the advisory in place through August 9, 2013.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other saltwater beaches: http://www.ecy.wa.gov
Bremerton, WA - Lent Landing and Lions Field are open for water recreation. Beach caution signs were previously posted on August 6, 2013 due to a sewage spill near the two beaches.
Kitsap Public Health District had the advisory in place through August 9, 2013.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other saltwater beaches: http://www.ecy.wa.gov
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Governor looking for marine advisory council candidates
By Jennifer Hennessey, ocean policy associate, Shorelands &
Environmental Assistance Program
Gov. Jay Inslee is accepting applications for membership on the Washington
Coastal Marine Advisory Council.
New law establishes council, names Ecology as supporting agency
New state law, Engrossed
Senate Bill 5603, establishes the marine advisory council at the Governor’s
office and assigns Ecology
Environmental Assistance Program
Gov. Jay Inslee is accepting applications for membership on the Washington
Coastal Marine Advisory Council.
New law establishes council, names Ecology as supporting agency
New state law, Engrossed
Senate Bill 5603, establishes the marine advisory council at the Governor’s
office and assigns Ecology
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Fecal Matters: No Contact Advisory for Lent Landing and Lions Field, Bremerton, WA
BEACH Program Update
On August 6, 2013, Kitsap Public Health District issued a no contact advisory for the beaches at Lent Landing and Lions Field near Bremerton, WA. The advisory was issued due to a sewage spill near the two beaches. The advisory will be in place through August 9, 2013
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory
On August 6, 2013, Kitsap Public Health District issued a no contact advisory for the beaches at Lent Landing and Lions Field near Bremerton, WA. The advisory was issued due to a sewage spill near the two beaches. The advisory will be in place through August 9, 2013
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory
Monday, 5 August 2013
Tacoma Smelter Plume: Soil cleanup in progress at Tacoma parks
By Hannah Aoyagi, Toxics Cleanup Program
Loading soils into a truck to send to the landfill (Jane Clark Park).
Scraping off the top layer of soil from Jane Clark Park in Tacoma.
Ecology's Soil Safety Program is spending the summer at several parks, cleaning up arsenic and lead soil contamination from the old Tacoma Asarco smelter.
The largest project is at Jane Clark Park in north
Loading soils into a truck to send to the landfill (Jane Clark Park).
Scraping off the top layer of soil from Jane Clark Park in Tacoma.
Ecology's Soil Safety Program is spending the summer at several parks, cleaning up arsenic and lead soil contamination from the old Tacoma Asarco smelter.
The largest project is at Jane Clark Park in north
Friday, 2 August 2013
Fecal Matters: Beach closed at Potlatch State Park near Hoodsport, Mason County
BEACH Program Update
On August 2, 2013, the Mason County Health Department issued a beach closure at Potlatch State Park near Hoodsport, WA. The closure was issued due to a nearby septic system failure.
The health department has closed the area "...from south of the boat launch off of
North Tillicum Beach lane down to the
area near the restrooms at Potlatch State Park."
The beach is closed to
On August 2, 2013, the Mason County Health Department issued a beach closure at Potlatch State Park near Hoodsport, WA. The closure was issued due to a nearby septic system failure.
The health department has closed the area "...from south of the boat launch off of
North Tillicum Beach lane down to the
area near the restrooms at Potlatch State Park."
The beach is closed to
Fecal Matters: Beach Closure for Pomeroy Park-Manchester Beach, Kitsap County
BEACH Program Update
On August 1, 2013, the Kitsap Public Health District issued a swimming beach closure for Pomeroy Park-Manchester Beach in Manchester, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria counts in the water. The public is warned not to make contact with the water until further notice.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper
On August 1, 2013, the Kitsap Public Health District issued a swimming beach closure for Pomeroy Park-Manchester Beach in Manchester, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria counts in the water. The public is warned not to make contact with the water until further notice.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper