Washington State is great for fishing. We have several lakes and ponds and streams all perfect for catching fish.
There is one fish, however, that if you catch it, don't release it -- kill it.
And not just kill it.
The NYIS wants you to kill it, freeze it, and report it so they can step in and take care of that area to prevent it from happening again...
The WSDA is proposing to treat two areas for spongy moth - Thurston and Skagit County. Proposals will be offered for local approval in order to keep the state free from this pest for another year.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is praising the efforts of partners and the public in managing a new European green crab sighting in Salt Creek Recreational Area.
The State Department of Agriculture is asking Washingtonians to check their Christmas trees, wreathes and other purchased holiday greenery for invasive species. Last week WSDA confirmed elongate hemlock scale, Fiorinia externa, on out-of-state sourced holiday greenery. The Dep...