KING5.com - Environment News http://www.king5.com en-us Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:20:02 GMT webmaster@king5.com Cleanup process for Burien site to begin http://www.king5.com/localnews/environment/stories/NW_070609WAB-lora-lake-apt-cleanup-SW.1548ef0c.html?rss Environment The heavy machinery moves in later this month to remove what's left of the Lora Lake Apartments next to SeaTac Airport. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:20:02 GMT Calif. water plan may save Puget Sound orcas http://www.king5.com/localnews/environment/stories/NW_070609ENV-calif-water-plan-orca-SW.1416f877.html?rss Environment A plan to restore salmon runs on the Sacramento River in California could also help revive killer whale populations in Puget Sound in Washington state, according to a McClatchy Newspapers report Sunday. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:20:02 GMT Protection sought again for giant, sweet-smelling worm http://www.king5.com/localnews/environment/stories/NW_063009WAB-AP-worm-rare-KS.20b995fc.html?rss Environment Fans of the giant Palouse earthworm are once again seeking federal protection for the species. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:20:02 GMT Wash. receives $16.4M for coastal restoration http://www.king5.com/localnews/environment/stories/NW_063009WAB-AP-coastal-restoration-SW.217e8022.html?rss Environment Washington state will receive about $16.4 million in federal stimulus money to restore damaged wetlands, reopen fish passages and improve habitat for threatened salmon. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:20:02 GMT Northwest companies make the cut in clean tech competition http://www.king5.com/localnews/environment/stories/NW_062909TTB-clean-tech-finalistsES.1d1968b0.html?rss Environment Twelve northwest companies have made it to the semi-final round in the clean tech competition happening in Washington. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:20:02 GMT Baby heron that fell from nest rescued http://www.king5.com/localnews/environment/stories/NW_062909WAB-baby-heron-rescue-SW.1cba1fa2.html?rss Environment A Tacoma woman came to the rescue when a baby heron bounced out of its nest and was headed for trouble. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:20:02 GMT Weather to blame for statewide mosquito boom http://www.king5.com/localnews/environment/stories/NW_062609WAB-mosquitoes-boom-KS.d774cac.html?rss Environment Tests on spring mosquitoes in eastern Washington have already come back positive for West Nile. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:20:02 GMT Juanita Beach closed until further notice http://www.king5.com/localnews/environment/stories/NW_062609WAB-juanita-beach-closure-KS.cf3d16b.html?rss Environment The city says the swimming area may not be safe, since water samples showed high levels of bacteria. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:20:02 GMT Frog expert has message for Washington residents http://www.king5.com/localnews/environment/stories/NW_062609WAB-frog-expert-KS.cd7c445.html?rss Environment Dr. Kerry Kriger is in Washington state to spread the word about his specialty: frogs. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:20:02 GMT WA air quality risk among worst in nation http://www.king5.com/localnews/environment/stories/NW_062409WAB-AP-polluted-states-KS.1d17be2.html?rss Environment A new air quality study shows pollution in Washington state may be putting residents at a higher risk of health problems. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:20:02 GMT