| Title |
Understanding and Controlling Sea Lettuce in Dumas Bay |
| |
| Publication number |
Date Published |
| 12-10-011 | March 2012 |
|
| VIEW NOW |
Understanding and Controlling Sea Lettuce in Dumas Bay (Number of pages: 3) (Publication Size: 286KB)
|
Trouble viewing? Try these free options.
|
|
| Author(s) |
Tricia Shoblom |
| Description |
In 2005, residents living along Dumas Bay (near Federal Way in King County) noticed excessive amounts of sea lettuce and a very strong odor in the air. In 2007, Federal Way began consulting with Ecology about the problem, as well as working with the Departments of Fish and Wildlife, Natural Resources, and Health; Lake Haven Utility District, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, and local residents. They developed two separate grants to address sea lettuce in Dumas Bay. During the Dumas Bay Saltwater Algae Management project, the air monitoring stations along the shoreline detected no increases in H2S. Federal Way SWM remains committed to the project and will continue to consult with Washington State Health and Emergency Management in documenting future H2S levels, and maintain notification procedures when human health is at risk. |
REQUEST A COPY
|
The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment. To help us meet that goal, please consider the environment before you print or request a copy.
ADA Accessibility
The Department of Ecology is committed to providing people with disabilities access to information and services by meeting or exceeding the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Washington State Policy #188.
Visit Ecology’s website for more information.
|
| Contact |
Tricia Shoblom at 425-649-7288 |
| Keywords |
odor, water quality story, health, Puget Sound, grant, algae |
| WEB PAGE |
Water Quality Success Stories: Successes and Lessons Learned |
| WATERSHED |
Water Resource Inventory Area 10 Puyallup-White |
Copyright © Washington State Department of Ecology. See https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Accountability-transparency/Our-website/Copyright-information.
