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Sampling Stormwater from an Outlet Pipe

February 13, 2024

Sampling stormwater from an outlet pipe is often the easiest scenario to sample for your stormwater permit requirements. In most cases, the pipe is easy to identify, provides ample concentrated […]

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Sample Handling

February 06, 2024

Sample handling is an often overlooked aspect of stormwater sampling that can have a significant impact on the accuracy of your results. The keys to proper sample handling are to […]

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Stormwater Sampling Kit

January 30, 2024

Having all of your stormwater sampling supplies on hand and easily accessible is an essential way to ensure that you never miss a sampling event. While some special circumstances may […]

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REPOST: A Love Letter to Scientists

January 08, 2024

We are living at a time of an energetic anti-science movement, rapidly escalating climate change, and associated stormwater risks. This is a ripe opportunity to evaluate how we can build […]

Repost

Free Training Program for Homeowners and Non-Professionals

December 11, 2023

Are you ready to transform your outdoor space into a thriving rain garden that not only enhances the beauty of your surroundings but also contributes to a healthier environment? We’re […]

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Training

National Stormwater Day Program Spotlight: Don’t Wait to Inflate

November 16, 2023

Don’t wait to inflate! Checking your tire pressure monthly helps drivers stay safer, save money – and save coho salmon. A recently discovered stormwater pollutant from cars is killing local […]

Community Action
Education & Outreach

National Stormwater Day Program Spotlight: Adopt a Drain

November 16, 2023

Celebrate National Stormwater Day by Adopting a Drain and Preserving Our Waterways! We’ve all witnessed the impact of storm drains clogged with dry leaves—flooding that disrupts our neighborhoods. Yet, the […]

Community Action
Education & Outreach

New 2-Page Informational Flier Details 6PPD-Q

November 16, 2023

A new 2-page informational flier aims to raise awareness and shed light on the current research findings around the common rubber preservative, 6PPD-quinone. Developed by Washington Stormwater Center researchers in […]

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Research

WSC Develops E&O Documents in Collaboration with Jurisdictions Statewide

November 15, 2023

The Washington Stormwater Center (WSC) has been actively collaborating with cities and counties from across Washington to enhance the management and quality of stormwater. These partnerships have been instrumental in […]

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WSC November 2023 E&O Blog

November 06, 2023

The first Statewide Municipal Stormwater Education and Outreach meeting took place on October 18 and was a success! The Washington Stormwater Center held the first statewide E&O stormwater meeting on […]

Education & Outreach
Municipal