Why keeping one mature street tree is far better for humans and nature than planting lots of new ones
What affect could ice-forming particles have on our weather? | World Economic Forum
WSU To Kick Off SoilCon Monday February 8th – PNW AG Network
How Regenerative Agriculture Can Grow | Conservation Finance Network
This series, by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment's Regenerative Agriculture Initiative team, looks at how changes in training, investing, insuring and marketing the work of regenerative farmers can bring about broad benefits.
Google Chrome Zero-Day Afflicts Windows, Mac Users | Threatpost
The Inequities of Farming
Racial inequities in the allocation of farm aid is not a new or unusual issue. The unequal administration of pandemic support is part of a much longer trend of government programs underserving minority populations.
Congressman plans to breach dams | WAWG
Are Your Diversity Efforts Othering Underrepresented Groups?
More than eight months have passed since the murder of George Floyd and eleven since that of Breonna Taylor. Many tech firms have since published statements in response to anti-Black violence, and leaders have offered pledges to engage in anti-racist behaviors and lists of related actions.
'Significantly colder conditions': Temperatures in Seattle expected to drop to lows in 20s next week
Washington Democrats push for 'net ecological gain' | Water | capitalpress.com
House Bill 1117 doesn't define net ecological gain, besides requiring road, sewer and other projects to aid salmon recovery. Fish and Wildlife, other state agencies and tribes would write the rules.
RAISING RADICCHIO | Organic | capitalpress.com
Radicchio proved to be an important crop in 2007 when Erickson-Brown and her husband, Jason Salvo, started their 15-acre farm, Local Roots Farm, in Duvall, Wash.
FEMA Approves Wildfire Aid For Eastern Washington Counties | Spokane Public Radio
Covid-19's Lasting Mark on Remote Work in State and Local Agencies - Route Fifty
Shared Truth Is Key to Human Cooperation | Psychology Today
Updates to Conservation Easements Strengthens Protection for Farmlands, Grasslands and Wetlands | NRCS
Western Members Of Congress Call For Investigation Into Slashed Spotted Owl Protections By Interior | Northwest Public Broadcasting
Washington lawmakers look at consensus bee bill | Orchards, Nuts & Vines | capitalpress.com
Biden's USDA nominee Tom Vilsack clears first hurdle, says he will focus on climate change - The Washington Post
Treasury names "forcefully addressing the threat of climate change" a top priority - CBS News
Native bees under threat from growing urbanization
Residential gardens are a poor substitute for native bushland and increasing urbanization is a growing threat when it comes to bees, Curtin University research has found.
Overtime, Taxes Key Issues For Dairy Industry During 2021 Washington Session – PNW AG Network
WCA: Member Action!!!
The US Forest Service needs your input on the updated rangeland management directives by Tuesday, February 16.
Podcast | Past the dams, tribes help the Columbia River roll on | Crosscut
'We are facing extinction': Black farmers in steep decline
Hampton Lumber Research Project Centers on Improving Pollinator Habitat with Wildflower Plantings in Clearcuts – Tillamook County Pioneer
WCFA Supports SB 5172
State legislative report for the week of Jan. 25: WAWG leaders testify for DNR, overtime bills | WAWG
Combination of ground and aerial reseeding in Wenas Wildlife Area totals over 1,300 acres to date | Local | yakimaherald.com
Psychological ownership improves care of public parks, lakes | Cornell Chronicle
“The more a marketer or seller can get you to think of a product as yours, the more your value of it goes up, the more you’ll be willing to pay for it and the better you’re going to treat it,” Shu said. “That’s the basic principle.”
Shopping for KN95 or N95 face masks to protect yourself from COVID-19? Know this first - oregonlive.com
Not everyone needs medical-grade N95 filters, but Dr. Anthony S. Fauci and officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourage everyone not at risk to wear a face covering with at least two layers of protection when around people not in their household.