Environment Archives - HeraldNet.com Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Mon, 11 May 2026 20:05:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.heraldnet.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/02/cropped-Favicon_herlad-copy-1.png?w=32 Environment Archives - HeraldNet.com 32 32 Ecology study finds bacteria in Snohomish River tied to aging septic systems https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/05/09/ecology-study-finds-bacteria-in-snohomish-river-tied-to-aging-septic-systems/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/05/09/ecology-study-finds-bacteria-in-snohomish-river-tied-to-aging-septic-systems/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/05/09/ecology-study-finds-bacteria-in-snohomish-river-tied-to-aging-septic-systems/ Cleanup efforts have mitigated pollution, but many sites don’t meet state standards, threatening fish and shellfish populations.

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Puget Sound Bird Fest to return to Edmonds https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/30/puget-sound-bird-fest-to-return-to-edmonds/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/30/puget-sound-bird-fest-to-return-to-edmonds/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/30/puget-sound-bird-fest-to-return-to-edmonds/ The 22nd annual festival will feature guided bird walks, presentations, a birding cruise and more.

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Where to celebrate Earth Day in Snohomish County https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/20/where-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-snohomish-county/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/20/where-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-snohomish-county/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/20/where-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-snohomish-county/ Organizations throughout the county are hosting events from Wednesday to Saturday to promote environmental protection.

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How Everett, PUD will manage this year’s drought https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/19/how-everett-pud-will-manage-this-years-drought/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/19/how-everett-pud-will-manage-this-years-drought/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/19/how-everett-pud-will-manage-this-years-drought/ Officials don’t expect the drought to impact drinking water for Everett’s water customers. But it will impact ecosystems, fish and agriculture in the area.

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Edmonds no longer responsible for damages in tree mandate case https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/03/edmonds-no-longer-responsible-for-damages-in-tree-mandate-case/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/03/edmonds-no-longer-responsible-for-damages-in-tree-mandate-case/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/03/edmonds-no-longer-responsible-for-damages-in-tree-mandate-case/ An appellate panel dismissed the case as moot earlier this month, more than two years after a judge found the mandate unconstitutional.

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193 acres of Stanwood farmland to be protected from development https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/29/193-acres-of-stanwood-farmland-to-be-protected-from-development/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/29/193-acres-of-stanwood-farmland-to-be-protected-from-development/#respond Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/29/193-acres-of-stanwood-farmland-to-be-protected-from-development/ A conservation non-profit worked with the land owner to keep the land farmable for generations to come.

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Minor earthquake hits south Snohomish County https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/24/minor-earthquake-hits-south-snohomish-county/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/24/minor-earthquake-hits-south-snohomish-county/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:35:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/breakingnews/minor-earthquake-hits-south-snohomish-county/ The magnitude 3.0 earthquake, which struck before 6 a.m. Tuesday, is just about the smallest quake people can feel.

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Chances of snowy Snohomish County gets slimmer https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/18/chances-of-snowy-snohomish-county-gets-slimmer/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/18/chances-of-snowy-snohomish-county-gets-slimmer/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:51:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/news/chances-of-snowy-snohomish-county-gets-slimmer/ Some light snowfall may arrive on Wednesday, but it likely won’t stick. The window of opportunity for snow this winter is closing, forecasters say.

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Banff Film Festival returns to Everett on Feb. 27 https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/16/banff-film-festival-returns-to-everett-on-feb-27/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/16/banff-film-festival-returns-to-everett-on-feb-27/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/news/banff-film-festival-returns-to-everett-on-feb-27/ The festival will showcase a variety of films centering on the outdoor community, including Banff’s 2025 Best Film winner, “Best Day Ever.”

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Edmonds issues moratorium on development in Deer Creek aquifer https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/11/edmonds-issues-moratorium-on-development-in-deer-creek-aquifer/ https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/02/11/edmonds-issues-moratorium-on-development-in-deer-creek-aquifer/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:41:00 +0000 https://www.heraldnet.com/news/edmonds-issues-moratorium-on-development-in-deer-creek-aquifer/ The ordinance passed unanimously Tuesday, giving the city time to complete a study on PFAS in the area.

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