NWCN.com Environment News http://www.nwcn.com en-us Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:40:02 GMT webmaster@nwcn.com Protection sought again for giant, sweet-smelling worm http://www.nwcn.com/sharedcontent/northwest/environment/stories/NW_063009WAB-AP-worm-rare-KS.20b995fc.html NWCN.com Environment News Fans of the giant Palouse earthworm are once again seeking federal protection for the species. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:40:02 GMT Wash. receives $16.4M for coastal restoration http://www.nwcn.com/sharedcontent/northwest/environment/stories/NW_063009WAB-AP-coastal-restoration-SW.217e8022.html NWCN.com Environment News Washington state will receive about $16.4 million in federal stimulus money to restore damaged wetlands, reopen fish passages and improve habitat for threatened salmon. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:40:02 GMT Baby heron that fell from nest rescued http://www.nwcn.com/sharedcontent/northwest/environment/stories/NW_062909WAB-baby-heron-rescue-SW.1cba1fa2.html NWCN.com Environment News A Tacoma woman came to the rescue when a baby heron bounced out of its nest and was headed for trouble. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:40:02 GMT Weather to blame for statewide mosquito boom http://www.nwcn.com/sharedcontent/northwest/environment/stories/NW_062609WAB-mosquitoes-boom-KS.d774cac.html NWCN.com Environment News Tests on spring mosquitoes in eastern Washington have already come back positive for West Nile. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:40:02 GMT Juanita Beach closed until further notice http://www.nwcn.com/sharedcontent/northwest/environment/stories/NW_062609WAB-juanita-beach-closure-KS.cf3d16b.html NWCN.com Environment News The city says the swimming area may not be safe, since water samples showed high levels of bacteria. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:40:02 GMT Frog expert has message for Washington residents http://www.nwcn.com/sharedcontent/northwest/environment/stories/NW_062609WAB-frog-expert-KS.cd7c445.html NWCN.com Environment News Dr. Kerry Kriger is in Washington state to spread the word about his specialty: frogs. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:40:02 GMT