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2010
Ecology engineer logs 5,050 miles by bike – Thu, 28 Jan 2010 PST
Kim Sherwood doesn’t have to worry about making exercise resolutions for 2010. He sweated enough in 2009 to last a lifetime. DownToEarthNW.com: EcoLink stories Read more
Let’s get started cleaning up the river – Fri, 03 Sep 2010 PST
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A series of meetings began Aug. 23 to discuss how to put into action the water quality improvement plan for the Spokane River and Lake Spokane. Many interests are at the table; community leaders, environmental agency leaders, representatives of municipalities Read more
E3 Washington web tool benefits environmental and sustainability outreach – Thu, 08 Apr 2010 PST
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Making connections for environmental and sustainability educators just got a whole lot cooler! The Environmental Education Association of Washington launched its highly anticipated E3 Washington interactive website. “E3†stands for education, environment, and economy. The website was developed using funds Read more
How to safely dispose of medicine and drugs – Fri, 04 Jun 2010 PST
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Scientists have found the components of medicine and drugs in water and soil worldwide. A 2002 study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey found “organic wastewater contaminants†in more than three-fourths of nearly 150 streams sampled in 30 states. DownToEarthNW.com: Read more
Go Toxic Free: Sorting through household chemicals – Mon, 21 Jun 2010 PST
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Many household products you use in your yard and home can be harmful to people, fish and wildlife if used or disposed of incorrectly. Product labels with the words “danger,†“warning,†or “caution†indicate potential hazards if the chemical product Read more
Go Toxic Free – Mon, 17 May 2010 PST
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Household cleaners, yard and garden chemicals, paints, and used oil can easily accumulate in cupboards and on storage shelves. Many of these products are considered to be toxic hazards for you and your family. In addition, they find their way Read more
E3 Washington web tool benefits environmental and sustainability outreach – Thu, 08 Apr 2010 PST
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Making connections for environmental and sustainability educators just got a whole lot cooler! The Environmental Education Association of Washington launched its highly anticipated E3 Washington interactive website. “E3†stands for education, environment, and economy. The website was developed using funds Read more
Recyling/e-cycling good, new alternative – Fri, 11 Jun 2010 PST
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Turning in your unwanted electronics for recycling will help the environment in a big way—and it’s easy to do. Washington’s E-Cycle program provides a convenient way for everyone in to return electronics for recycling. When electronics are properly recycled resources Read more
Ecology engineer logs 5,050 miles by bike – Thu, 28 Jan 2010 PST
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Kim Sherwood doesn’t have to worry about making exercise resolutions for 2010. He sweated enough in 2009 to last a lifetime. DownToEarthNW.com: EcoLink stories Read more
What’s the Spokane River dispute resolution process all about? – Sun, 11 Apr 2010 PST
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Many have heard or read that a “dispute resolution process†is under way on several different issues involving the Department of Ecology’s water quality improvement plan for the Spokane River. DownToEarthNW.com: EcoLink stories Read more