Spring is here, and there are signs of growth all around, including at DERT. DERT began its existence as a shoestring operation in 2009, dedicated to restoration of the free-flowing […]
Update on Ecology Nutrients Permit
During a several years long water quality investigation of Capitol Lake and Budd Inlet, the WA Dept. of Ecology discovered that in addition to local impacts to water quality in […]
Support for Snake River Dam Removal
DERT formally announces support for Snake River dam removal organizations: A word from our Executive Director, Paige Anderson. This month, DERT joined the coalition of environmental groups supporting the removal […]
Welcome our new ED!
DERT is excited to introduce our new Executive Director, Paige! Paige Anderson is the new Executive Director taking over from DERT co-founder, Sue Patnude. Paige’s education and professional work has […]
New Board Members!
DERT is happy to welcome to new members to our board of directors. Meet Ray and Bob! Ray Willard Ray is a third generation Washington native who graduated from University […]
Plastic Pollution
DERT’s Inaugural Sound Stewards Cleanup By Matthew Karas, Program Coordinator In October, DERT conducted our first Sound Stewards cleanup event along the shoreline of East Bay in downtown Olympia. A […]
