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.
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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.
Latest Research and News
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Stormwater Strategic Initiative Releases 3rd Investment Plan
The Stormwater Strategic Initiative has just released its third Investment Plan, a pivotal document driving the recovery of Puget Sound…
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Recap of Ecology's ISGP Workshops
Ecology recently hosted a pair of workshops regarding the release of the draft 2025 Industrial Stormwater General Permit (ISGP). Each…