Bioremediation tried against chromium 6 at Hanford

Annette Cary reports on DOE efforts to use bacteria fed by molasses and vegetable oil to keep hexavalent chromium from reaching the salmon redds in the Hanford Reach of the Columbia.

"Time for Oregon to cash in Columbia water?"

That's the question Michael Milstein poses to some folks in his article in The Oregonian. Interesting responses.

Sediment Problems on the Skokomish River

Christopher Dunagan was an interesting article in the Kitsap Sun about excessive gravel load degrading the Skokomish River, the largest river following into Hood Canal.

Research on Native Plants Funded by EPA-Imposed Fine

Annette Cary reports on work at Washington State University being funded by a fine paid by DOE contractor Washington Closure Hanford for problems at the Hanford Site.