Human Elements The water between land and sea Aquatic ecologist Emily Howe is drawn to the messiness of the food web. March 18, 2022
Environment Human Elements: How a biologist uses data to help salmon and humans Fisheries biologist Kwasi Addae uses data to help salmon and people live in balance. by Beatriz Costa Lima / February 25, 2022
Human Elements Balancing our catch There’s nothing Kwasi Addae loves more than Puget Sound. February 25, 2022
Environment New UW research explores a way to fight off invasive green crabs An emerging surveillance tool could help the state and tribal partners expand detection and make trapping efforts more effective. by Hannah Weinberger / February 23, 2022
Environment Human Elements: Finding the elusive Gorge daisy Biologist and professor Steven Clark looks at birds in his backyard in Washougal, Wash. by Sarah Hoffman / February 18, 2022
Human Elements The flower on the cliff Biologist Steven Clark bushwhacks his way up a trail as he searches for the Gorge daisy. February 18, 2022
Environment PNW tribes work to build love for the humble lamprey These suckers might look like monsters to some, but there are many fascinating reasons for conserving the keystone species. by Brian Oaster High Country News / February 4, 2022
Environment Unconfirmed Seattle cougar sighting is no reason for alarm, experts say It's hard to predict the likelihood of running into cougars in a neighborhood, but the chance of any interaction is low. by Hannah Weinberger / January 17, 2022 / Updated at 11:30a.m. on January 18, 2022
Environment Already-endangered WA salmon may take a hit from flooding As region's rivers overflowed from historic rainfall, the next generation of the struggling fish may have been swept away, too. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / December 23, 2021
Environment Washington launches program to cut underwater noise in Puget Sound Quiet Sound plans to work with the Northwest shipping industry to make it easier for marine creatures to navigate, find food and communicate. by Ashley Braun / December 17, 2021 / Updated at noon on Dec. 17
Environment How PNW salmon could benefit from Biden's infrastructure plan As salmon struggle to thrive, funds to fix blocked and broken fish passageways could increase migration and reproduction. by Ashlee Abrantes The Conversation / December 13, 2021 / Dec. 15 at 11:44 a.m.
Environment PNW scientists find ruin and resilience after summer heat wave Northwest researchers find some signs of heat resilience, despite scorched kelp beds, parched trees and a 'hawkpocalypse.' by Julia Rosen High Country News / December 9, 2021
Environment Fixing septic systems is key to protecting Puget Sound shellfish Keeping shellfish safe to eat will get harder without increasing repair and inspection of septic systems that can contaminate shellfish beds. by Hannah Weinberger / December 3, 2021
Environment Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 18, 2021
Opinion Salmon, orca, and the soul of Seattle These creatures are at the core of our region's identity. Without them, 'we'd be just like everywhere else.' by Samantha Allen / November 12, 2021
