oil spills

Oil spill fines aid restoration projects in Washington

BY: - August 7, 2023

Efforts to remove creosote-treated pilings, collect derelict fishing gear and replace a fish passage barrier are among the environmental restoration projects that will benefit from oil spill penalties, the state Department of Ecology announced Monday. Seven organizations in six counties will receive a share of $318,478 in funding. That money comes from an account into […]