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New bill aims to protect Washington’s underwater bull kelp forests
Lawmakers seek to raise awareness of the plant’s cultural significance and its role in supporting ecosystems by naming it WA’s official marine forest.
Lawmakers seek to raise awareness of the plant’s cultural significance and its role in supporting ecosystems by naming it WA’s official marine forest.
Ahead of the busiest season for outdoor recreation, staffing for trail clearing, search & rescue, toilet cleaning and other duties is still uncertain.
But Gov. Ferguson also announced the hybrid-to-electric conversion of two of the boats would be delayed.
Survivors and advocates helped shape Senate Bill 5355, which would improve reporting procedures, survivor resources and prevention training.
This article originally appeared in the Washington State Standard. U.S. Sen. Patty Murray will skip President Donald Trump’s