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We provide stormwater leadership through research, training, and education.

The Washington Stormwater Center is a collaboration between Washington State University and University of Washington. Our mission is to provide stormwater management solutions and leadership through research, training, and education.

6PPD-Quinone Tire Research

Ground-breaking research done by Dr. Jen McIntyre and others has established a link between coho salmon pre-spawn mortality and the rubber preservative 6PPD-Quinone commonly found in tires. This discovery has garnered attention, not only from the scientific community but also from major industry heads and lawmakers.

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Join us on Zoom for an ISGP Draft Permit Discussion

Please join us on Zoom on Wednesday, June 5th for a roundtable discussion with your fellow industrial stormwater permittees regarding…

How to Write an Effective Public Comment

Check out our guide on writing an effective public comment. Follow these tips to ensure that your comment is understood…