New grant aims to reduce plastic taken from fields to landfills
WSU leads a new $8 million USDA-funded project aiming to advance soil-biodegradable plastic mulches and develop innovative methods for recycling the regular plastic mulch.
Water
Public help sought in keeping pollutants out of waterways
The Adopt-A-Drain program, launched by Puget Sound communities and supported by the Washington Stormwater Center, celebrates first anniversary Oct. 1.
Lawns for a hot, dry future tested at WSU turfgrass research farm
Researchers test, breed grasses that stay soft and green under hotter climates, minimal water
Systems scientist Allyson Beall King named director of WSU’s School of the Environment
Systems dynamicist leads mission to understand regional ecologies and our changing planet
Grant to help increase wheat drought, heat resilience
WSU researchers are leading an effort to identify genes in spring wheat that would allow it to be more heat and drought resilient.
Global team of scientists determine ‘fingerprint’ for how much heat, drought is too much for forests
International team of researchers examines decades of dying trees
Salmon-killing toxin: Scientists share new discoveries, need for action in Congressional roundtable
Stormwater researchers shared perspectives on research in congressional virtual roundtable.
Become a WSU Beach Watcher
Register now for the next WSU Extension Beach Watcher volunteer training program.
Latest Extension guides help drive irrigation, tree fruit decisions
Find how-to guides on nutrient sprays for apples and cherries, overviews on irrigation, and more.
Tribal connection inspires efforts to save salmon from toxic chemical
Stephanie Blair draws on science, and the knowledge and connection with her Native American community.
