Point Sources

The copper smelter in Trail, British Columbia, Canada that for years discharged its wastes directly into the Columbia River that flows through Washington state. The toxic chemicals accumulated in Roosevelt Lake behind Grand Coulee Dam creating severe water quality issues for fish and wildlife, the Native American Tribes and local residents.

The copper smelter in Trail, British Columbia, Canada that for years discharged its wastes directly into the Columbia River that flows through Washington state. The toxic chemicals accumulated in Roosevelt Lake behind Grand Coulee Dam creating severe water quality issues for fish and wildlife, the Native American Tribes and local residents.

The copper smelter in Trail, British Columbia, Canada that for years discharged its wastes directly into the Columbia River that flows through Washington state. The toxic chemicals accumulated in Roosevelt Lake behind Grand Coulee Dam creating severe water quality issues for fish and wildlife, the Native American Tribes and local residents.

The copper smelter in Trail, British Columbia, Canada that for years discharged its wastes directly into the Columbia River that flows through Washington state. The toxic chemicals accumulated in Roosevelt Lake behind Grand Coulee Dam creating severe water quality issues for fish and wildlife, the Native American Tribes and local residents.

Donotspray

A gravel mine adjacent to a river creating runoff and water quality issues.

This driver received a hefty fine from state government for driving his jeep in a salmon bearing stream.

"Bottomfish, crab and shellfish maybe unsafe to eat due to pollution", Duwamish River, Port of Seattle, WA.

Horses watering in a stream create water quality concerns for salmon and other instream uses.

Cattle watering in a stream create water quality concerns for salmon and other instream uses.

Air quality emissions from the largest coal fired steam electric generator in the West.

Air quality emissions from the largest coal fired steam electric generator in the West.

Oil spill response 2

Oil boom around a ship docked in Puget Sound provides some safety from an accidental chemical spill.

Oil boom around a ship docked in Puget Sound provides some safety from an accidental chemical spill.

Oil on water.