Environment

Comment period continues for Puget Sound rockfish plan

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has extended the public comment period on a new draft conservation plan for rockfish in Puget Sound. It also has scheduled three more meetings to discuss the plan.

Pelican has ‘remarkable recovery’

WASHINGTON – After nearly 40 years of struggling for survival, the brown pelican is coming off the endangered species list.

Institute will advise on matters of Puget Sound

The Center for Urban Waters, a partnership among UW Tacoma, the city of Tacoma and the Puget Sound Partnership, has launched an initiative called the Puget Sound Partnership.

Meet ‘Marie Curie’ at upcoming science event

The Olympia Science Cafe is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1530 Black Lake Blvd. S.W., Olympia.

Many options available for efficient ‘green’ cars

Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting-edge green-friendly cars such as the Tesla Roadster. But what are the rest of us – who live in the budget-constrained real world – to do about buying a new car that does right by the environment?

Help plant native shrubs, trees along stream

Stream Team will plant native trees and shrubs along the shoreline of Eaton Creek in Olympia from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday to provide stream shade, reduce flooding and increase food and habitat for wildlife.

Binding climate deal unlikely

BARCELONA, Spain – U.N. climate negotiators said Friday that it still is possible to conclude a strong, 192-nation deal to define future work in fighting global warming, despite low expectations for setting legally binding emissions targets next month.

EPA offers grants for ideas to protect watersheds

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting proposals for $10 million in grant funding for projects that protect and restore Puget Sound watersheds.

Fruit society hosts speaker on making wine at home

The South Sound Fruit Society invites the public to its meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Evergreen State College Organic Farmhouse, 2712 Lewis Road, Olympia.

Project will work to restore salmon habitat, stop floods

A community project to restore more than 2,500 feet of riparian salmon habitat and help protect the Boistfort Valley Farm from future flooding is set for Thursday through Saturday.