Spotlight on Dr. Ani Jayakaran: The Path to Sustainable Development at the International LID Conference
August 03, 2023
Dr. Ani Jayakaran is a Technical Program Tri-Chair for the upcoming 2023 International Low Impact Development (LID) Conference. The event, in Oklahoma City from August 6-9, 2023, promises to be […]
The Washington Stormwater Center (WSC) is excited to announce the completion of an extensive redesign to the Industrial Permitting section of our website! Complying with stormwater regulations can be a […]
Overall Research Goals The Washington Stormwater Center’s research aims to improve understanding of stormwater runoff impacts on biota, the efficacy of best management practices in reducing or eliminating those impacts, […]
On May 23rd, Dr. Jenifer McIntyre will be co-hosting a session on effects from micro- and nano-particles and 6PPD Q with Dr. Stacey Harper from Oregon State University at the […]
Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead Request for Proposals Funded by EPA Geographic Funds
March 02, 2023
The Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead Team (SIL) is pleased to announce the release of three separate RFPs related to stormwater. The Washington Stormwater Center, which manages the Stormwater Advisory Team […]
REPOST: Dr. Jen McIntyre Forbes Interview: 6PPD-Quinone
January 30, 2023
Recently, our own Dr. Jen McIntyre was interviewed by Forbes magazine for her work detailing the effects on coho salmon of 6PPD-quinone, the toxic chemical formed when a common rubber preservative […]
Local Road Stormwater Retrofit RFP Out- due November 9th
October 04, 2022
The Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead Team (SIL) just announced its first RFP for local road stormwater retrofits. This work, a collaboration between Ecology, Commerce, and the Washington Stormwater Center has […]
The Washington Stormwater Center joined with communities around Puget Sound to get volunteers to keep stormwater drains clear of pollutants and debris. The Adopt-A-Drain program, launched a year ago Saturday, already has […]
EPA, Tribal, State, and Local Leaders and Partners Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act
August 03, 2022
Seattle, WA (August 5, 2022) – The Clean Water Act turns 50 this year and EPA’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox is kicking off a nationwide 10-water tour to celebrate […]
REPOST: ‘Stealth Pollutant’ Article from The Guardian
July 28, 2022
Photograph: Ian Nicholson/PA Washington Stormwater Center Researchers Drs. Jen McIntyre (WSU) and Ed Kolodziej (UWT), discuss the implications of 6PPD quinone and after-market applications of crumb rubber from tires. Read […]