In May 2025, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and Washington State University (WSU) cohosted the Western ...

Seasonal staff are starting to disperse throughout the state to set traps as part of the Washington State Department of ...

In Washington, there are three species of bumble bees that have been designated as Species of Greatest Conservation Need by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. These species have ...

Why we have to kill bees for the atlas Return to Bee Atlas ...

OLYMPIA – Washington state’s first 2025 detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), often referred to as bird flu, in a commercial flock has been confirmed. A large commercial flock in ...

Rescuing a pet can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do—but it’s not as simple as falling in love with a furry face online. If you’re considering adopting a pet in Washington state, ...

OLYMPIA – Seasonal trappers are starting to disperse throughout the state to set traps as part of the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s (WSDA) annual hunt for invasive species. This marks ...