6PPDQ: The New Kid on the Environmental Hazards Block

Aerial photo of Budd Inlet and the Port Peninsula

Over the past few years, we’ve been learning more about 6PPD-quinone, also known as 6PPDQ, a toxic byproduct of a chemical used to make tires. Scientists have discovered 6PPDQ to be “highly toxic,” if not deadly, to coho salmon populations and other aquatic organisms.

What’s Polluting Budd Inlet?

Aerial photo of Budd Inlet

On the surface, Budd Inlet is picturesque. Sailboats dot the water, pedestrians stroll the waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains are the perfect backdrop. But a deeper look shows a suffering ecosystem—one that impacts wildlife and humans alike.

What’s Going on With the Budd Inlet Cleanup?

On the surface, Budd Inlet is picturesque. Sailboats dot the water, pedestrians stroll the waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains are the perfect backdrop. But a deeper look shows a suffering ecosystem—one that impacts wildlife and humans alike.

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