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    Washington Department of Ecology
    Tacoma City Council to discuss Tacoma Smelter Plume cleanup program
    Contaminated soil cleanup planned at Vassault Park
    June 16, 2014 2:24 pm

    The Washington Department of Ecology will begin replacing arsenic-contaminated soils next month at Tacoma’s Vassault Park playfields.

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    In January, the Helena Star sank in the Hylebos Waterway, dragging the 130-foot fishing vessel Golden West over to an extreme angle. (PHOTO COURTESY WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY)
    Work begins to remove derelict Helena Star vessel...
    November 20, 2013 9:47 am

    Work begins today to prepare the 167-foot Helena Star for removal from the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma’s Commencement Bay. The…

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    9 groups set to receive $3M for human services programs in Tacoma
    Tacoma City Council to discuss school district strategic...
    August 23, 2013 8:55 am

    Tacoma City Council and Tacoma Public Schools Boardmembers are scheduled to meet Tuesday at City Hall to discuss Tacoma Public…

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    Tacoma City Council to discuss Tacoma Smelter Plume cleanup program
    Dept. of Ecology seeks public input on Asarco...
    March 13, 2013 2:56 pm

    The Washington Department of Ecology has released a draft plan for cleaning up residential yards polluted by the former Asarco…

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    Washington State Department of Ecology
    Dept. of Ecology to update state's 'clean cars'...
    October 10, 2012 11:34 am

    The public is invited to review and comment on proposed routine updates to Washington’s rule for low emission vehicle (“clean…

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    Dept. of Ecology seeks input on improving Tacoma's air quality
    Dept. of Ecology seeks input on improving Tacoma's...
    September 12, 2012 11:29 am

    The public has an opportunity to weigh in on strategies designed to improve air quality in the greater Tacoma area…

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    Dept. of Ecology awards $6.2M for stormwater projects in Tacoma, Pierce County
    Dept. of Ecology awards $6.2M for stormwater projects...
    May 16, 2012 12:00 am

    The Washington Department of Ecology is awarding $68 million in grants for 117 stormwater construction projects across the state. Ecology…

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    Northwest ports earn environmental award for clean air strategy
    Northwest ports earn environmental award for clean air...
    November 7, 2011 12:00 am

    The ports of Tacoma, Seattle and Metro Vancouver, B.C., will be honored this week with the Environmental Achievement Award from…

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    Dept. of Ecology plan aims to clean up Tacoma Smelter Plume properties
    Dept. of Ecology plan aims to clean up...
    October 20, 2011 12:00 am

    The public is encouraged to review and comment on a draft cleanup plan for the 1,000-square-mile Tacoma Smelter Plume, the…

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    Wash. residents recycle 100M pounds of electronics
    Wash. residents recycle 100M pounds of electronics
    July 20, 2011 12:00 am

    In the two and a half years since the electronics recycling program called E-Cycle Washington began, consumers in Washington have…

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