There’s more sediment and more wood than expected coming out of the Elwha River as the Elwha dams are taken down — causing more than a few surprises.  Read more about this in the Seattle Times. 

The scorpion was found in the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson and is named after the University of Washington post-doctoral scholar Robert Bryson, who spotted the arachnid in the mountains and sent the samples to be identified.  Read more about this new discovery in USA Today. 

With a grant from the EPA, a group of researchers and students at UW is experimenting with ways to capture fog and wring out its moisture for irrigation and other uses in Peru.  Read about this project in the Seattle Times. 

Washington governor’s focus on the issue goes beyond ordinary politics. He says finding solutions is both a moral obligation and an economic opportunity.  Read more about this in the Seattle Times. 

U.S. waterfronts account for over 6.75 million jobs, $284 billion in wages, and $645 billion in income. Yet across the United States, this real estate is getting squeezed.  UW’s Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a national event March 25-28 in Tacoma for citizens and maritime leaders to discuss waterfront challenges and creative solutions.  Read more about this event and how you can participate on the conference website.