To help salmon migrate, Ecology issues proposal allowing more water to spill over dams
The Washington Department of Ecology is issuing a proposal to allow more water to spill over eight federal dams along the lower Columbia and Snake rivers.
State government seeking feedback on Washingtonians’ priorities
Washingtonians have the opportunity to help set state-level priorities in such areas as education, jobs and the environment. Results Washington, Gov.
Examples of climate impacts in Washington state (2014)

Climate Impacts and Action in Washington. Together, We Can Lead.
Bill Dewey harvests shellfish, an occupation that dates back millennia in the cool, coastal waters of Washington. But fast-moving changes threaten that livelihood and could radically alter the quality of life across much of the Evergreen State.
How to Write Great Instructions
Much government writing involves giving customers instructions. Customers will appreciate receiving instructions they can understand, and they are more likely to respond or comply. Your agency will spend less time and money correcting customer errors.
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Start a Plain Language Initiative in Your Organization: A Step-by-Step Approach
As the world rapidly becomes more crowded, complex, and interconnected than we ever imagined, the plain language movement is taking off.
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Businesses know that they increase their market share when customers are not confused or frustrated.
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Public agencies know they save money and serve people better when citizens understand.
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Translators know they can do their job properly when language isn't bogged down by "legalese" or bureaucratic jargon.
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State of the State 2014: Governor Inslee calls on legislators to invest in education, finish work on transportation, and boost minimum wage
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