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Looking for juvenile Chinook in all the non-natal places
Read more: Looking for juvenile Chinook in all the non-natal placesGrab your waders and follow a field biologist looking for small salmon in surprising streams.
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Salmon, science, and side channels on the Snoqualmie River
Read more: Salmon, science, and side channels on the Snoqualmie RiverFollow along on a tour of a restoration site and an active Chinook salmon research study
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A day in the life: Stream Team 2024
Read more: A day in the life: Stream Team 2024A Stream Team member reflects on a summer of teamwork, problem solving, and… a lot of bugs.
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Video: See how King County wildlife use a restored natural area
Read more: Video: See how King County wildlife use a restored natural areaIf you’ve ever wondered who was on the trail before you arrived or after you left, this is the video for you.
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Executive Summary: Collaborative research with refugee and immigrant community fishers
Read more: Executive Summary: Collaborative research with refugee and immigrant community fishersRead an Executive Summary to learn how our scientists partnered with refugee and immigrant fishers to improve community health and data.
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Introducing the Science Section
Read more: Introducing the Science SectionOur team studies King County’s water, land, and wildlife to improve health and habitat for people and animals.
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Check out recent media coverage featuring Science Section researchers.
- Matthews Beach reopens after record-breaking bacteria levels led to mid-August closures | KUOW, August 16, 2026
- King County Flood Patrol Team Works 24/7 to monitor levees during historic weather event | My Northwest, December 23, 2025
- Is your beach safe? County water testers are checking | KUOW, July 17, 2025
- Thank Science for All the Beach Closures | The Stranger, July 16, 2025
- Partnering with immigrant and refugee communities on safer fish | Rainier Avenue Radio, April 25, 2025
- Scientists discover ‘potential breakthrough’ in protecting salmon from urban killer | Seattle Times, March 28, 2025
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