Meet Audubon Washington and the Pilchuck Audubon Society for a Birds & Brews event from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Salish Sea Brewing Boathouse in Edmonds. The theme is…
Sustainability and the Environment
Interested in converting to a heat pump? Next Kicking Gas webinar Nov. 20
Kicking Gas, a local nonprofit program, is hosting an information webinar at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 on those interested in converting from gas, propane, oil and wood heating to…
From tires to nail polish, state ecology department studying new round of consumer products with toxic chemicals
In May 2024, Washington State Department of Ecology’s Safer Products for Washington team identified a new set of toxic chemicals in everyday consumer products. That’s important, Ecology said, because it…
Climate Protection Speaker series concludes with talk on atmospheric pollution
The speaker series organized by the Edmonds Mayors’ Climate Protection committee wrapped up Wednesday night at the Edmonds Waterfront Center with talks on atmospheric pollution and the Washington Climate Protection…
Arbor Day volunteers dig in to restore habitat in Edmonds parks
Traditionally celebrated in April, Arbor Day came late to Edmonds this year, as volunteer crews organized by Sound Salmon Solutions and the City of Edmonds pitched in at Pine Ridge…
Kicking Gas sponsoring monthly information session on home electrification Oct. 23
Kicking Gas, a grassroots climate justice organization that works to make home electrification measures accessible and affordable to those who need them in the Puget Sound area, is sponsoring another…
Students teach students at Hazelwood Elementary orca recovery event
Thursday was a big day for teacher Barbara Bromley’s fourth-grade class at Lynnwood’s Hazelwood Elementary. The students have been feverishly learning about the Salish Sea’s unique marine ecosystem, focusing on…
Recreation groups tracking update to Northwest Forest Plan
An update to the Northwest Forest Plan is expected soon, and Washingtonians who enjoy the outdoors are being urged to follow the process closely. While the plan doesn’t specifically mention…
Bonneville Power Administration unveils plans for $3B in grid upgrades
The Bonneville Power Administration on Tuesday identified roughly $3 billion of transmission line and substation projects it said would be key for accommodating growing electricity demand and the expansion of…
Larsen briefed by officials on plans to improve fish passage, reduce flooding on lower Perrinville Creek
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen met on Tuesday morning with officials from the City of Edmonds and the Tulalip Tribes, who briefed him on a proposed project that would remove culverts…
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Edmonds Marsh restoration project volunteers plant more than 80 trees
Volunteers for the Edmonds Marsh Volunteer Restoration Project on Saturday planted over 80 trees near Shelleberger Creek, which runs along Highway 104 and eventually into the marsh. The tree planting…
Fungi at your fingertips: New book showcases Pacific Northwest’s mushroom riches
Fall is prime fungi time in the Pacific Northwest, and Mushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fungi of the Pacific Northwest makes identification rewarding for both experts and…
Comment deadline extended on proposed cleanup plan for Unocal Edmonds site
The Washington State Department of Ecology has extended to Sunday, Nov. 24 its deadline for public comments on a proposed cleanup plan for the Unocal Edmonds Bulk Fuel Terminal site….
Oct. 12: ‘Dive into Kelp’ event explores plant’s impact on marine environment
“Dive into Kelp: Exploring Edmonds’ Marine Environment” is the topic of a Saturday, Oct. 12 event at the Edmonds Library that explores the importance of kelp to the local marine…
Climate impacts to flora and fauna topic of Oct. 16 Edmonds Waterfront Center presentation
Our changing climate is creating threats to vital biodiversity, causing local species survivalrates to decline. In the Pacific Northwest, climate change may cause the complete removal of some species from…
Edmonds Marsh Volunteer Restoration Project hosting tree planting event Oct. 12
The Edmonds Marsh Volunteer Restoration Project is holding a volunteer tree planting event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12 to finish off this season’s restoration work at the…
Six Washington airports want to charge ahead preparing for electric aircraft
The managers of half a dozen Washington airports see a future where you could hop across Puget Sound or the Cascade Mountains in minutes on a non-polluting electric commuter…
Edmonds Marsh and Shellabarger Creek restoration complete
The Edmonds Marsh Volunteer Restoration Project concluded its work for this year in restoring freshwater connections to the Edmonds Marsh and re-establishing a “new” Shellabarger Creek open channel on the…
Edmonds’ climate resilience: Are we prepared for increased flooding events?
For those interested in learning more from a variety of experts on local and regional climate issues, the Mayors’ Climate Protection Committee is hosting an Edmonds Climate Action Speaker Series…
Stream of Dreams educates and inspires at Meadowdale Elementary
Salmon, orca, sturgeon, hummingbirds and hawks are swirling, swimming and flying across the gates at Meadowdale Elementary School in Lynnwood, thanks to the Stream of Dreams. This British Columbia-based organization…
Speaker series on climate change starts Oct. 2
The Mayors’ Climate Protection Committee of Edmonds invites residents to a speaker series that will address various aspects of the climate change issue affecting Edmonds and the Puget Sound region….
Washington State Parks needs you to help stop the spread of invasive pests
Washington State Parks needs the help of its visitors to stop the spread of invasive pests that can cause significant damage to the state’s forests. State parks have a wide…
Public invited to rain garden tour and information session Oct. 5
Thinking of putting in a rain garden but don’t know where to begin? Join staff from the City of Edmonds and Snohomish County Conservation District on a tour to explore…
Source of forever chemicals in Madrona K-8 School stormwater a mystery
The Edmonds School District continues investigating the source of forever chemicals found in the stormwater system at Edmonds’ Madrona K-8 School. The effort came after the Washington State Department of…
‘A cleanup, not a coverup’: Marsh advocates challenge Ecology’s preferred alternative for Unocal site cleanup
Updated Sept. 19 with the audio recording. To aid our readers who were unable to attend, My Edmonds News recorded the full session on audio, linked here. Readers may wish…