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The University of Washington Puget Sound Institute provides analysis, research and communication to advance the science of ecosystem protection.
">Southern resident orca population increases by two; no adult deaths reported in latest census
The southern resident killer whales — those fish-eating orcas that were once tied closely to Puget Sound — have managed to stay somewhat intact, with no deaths among the adult population for more than two years. As I reported this summer, four new calves were reported during the recent census year, ending in July, but […]
">Intergenerational Dialogues Workshop
When: Wednesday, October 28 • 12:30 PM – 3 PM Where: University of Tacoma, Milgard Hall, Rm 110 Tacoma, WA Who should attend: All current UW students are welcome The Pacific Northwest has a rich history of people finding lasting environmental solutions across deep differences. This workshop is about learning from that history firsthand and […]
">Sewage treatment permits being revised to address nitrogen, low-oxygen problems
Regulatory efforts to confront low-oxygen problems in Puget Sound have turned toward sewage treatment plants, as the Washington Department of Ecology proceeds to reissue operational permits, some ahead of the normal five-year schedule. Excess nitrogen has been found to contribute to low-oxygen problems in Puget Sound, and computer models have identified locations where reducing nitrogen […]