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StormwaterCurbing Stormwater Pollution

Stormwater--the rainwater that carries toxic pollutants off roofs, pavement, and yards--is a daunting challenge. It poisons waterways and kills salmon, causes erosion, and fills Northwest basements with smelly sludge. But there's good news; we already know the best, cheapest solutions for curbing stormwater runoff. In our newest report, Sightline researcher and editor Lisa Stiffler investigates the fixes for stormwater--and what they cost.

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Tunnel overruns 180wCost Overruns for Seattle-Area Tunnel Projects

Cost overruns on large tunnel projects in the Seattle are commonplace. The Downtown bus tunnel, Beacon Hill tunnel, and Brightwater sewage tunnels all came in over budget. I-90 Mt Baker expansion seems to be the exception to the rule, but is a poor comparison since much of the geology was already known from previous tunnels. See the chart here and read the full report.


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