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The study’s authors note that the fires produce negative impacts to human health and forest diversity.
Fishing is only allowed between the Memorial Highway Bridge in Mount Vernon to the Dalles Bridge at Concrete during the day.
Residents near the burn area may see smoky conditions and a drop in air quality.
The purchases total $1.1 million in funds that come from watershed fees on utility bills.
Construction is expected to finish in February 2026 and will close a section of the trail.
A local agency has recorded significantly high levels of E. coli near the popular swimming area in Bellingham Bay.
The agency says the event will help prevent boats from becoming abandoned and keep pollution out of the water.
All the proceeds will support the DNR’s wildfire prevention programs.
Humpbacks usually stay in the Salish Sea through the fall before migrating south for the winter.
The agency says feeding areas can also draw animals across roads, where they present a safety hazard and could be hit by cars.