Environment
What we learned this year about human waste and Puget Sound
The waste that 4.5 million Seattle-area people flush affects shellfish, wastewater regulations and more.
Hannah Weinberger
Hannah Weinberger is a former reporter at Crosscut, focused on science and the environment. Previously on staff at Wirecutter, Bicycling, and Outside, Hannah's coverage explores outdoor recre
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Environment
Swinomish Tribe wants to resurrect U.S. clam gardening
With climate change threatening culturally important foods, a Puget Sound tribe pushes to build the country's first clam garden of the modern era.
Environment
Fixing septic systems is key to protecting Puget Sound shellfish
Keeping shellfish safe to eat will get harder without increasing repair and inspection of septic systems that can contaminate shellfish beds.
Inside Cascade PBS
It’s crunch time for the big apple debate
Two Crosscut reporters toss around their likes — and dislikes — when it comes to Washington’s franchise fruit.
Environment
WA fish researchers use tiny sensors and other tech to save salmon
Ecologists are piloting a technology that is expected to help restore waterways like the Green River to eventually produce more fish.