Crossposted from Field Notes

A video showing how our scientists discovered a potential breakthrough for treating a toxic tire chemical that is killing coho salmon won the award for best short-form environment/science documentary at the 63rd Annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards gala.

Multimedia Specialists Ken Christensen and Eric Keto used a toy truck and mason jars filled with organic ingredients to show how a high-performing soil mixture has proven effective in lab tests at treating a toxic chemical, known as 6PPDQ, that is killing coho salmon before they reach their spawning grounds. Read more.