We’ve had a blissfully smoke-free summer, but that’s not likely to be the case most years. 

Wildfire smoke has become a fact of life across much of the west coast.

But there’s very little science on how it impacts wildlife. 

This fire season, hundreds of volunteers are looking for clues by watching birds.

We’ll hear more from local birder Nadine Santo Pietro and researcher Olivia Sanderfoot.

Get involved with Project Phoenix: projectphoenix.study

COVID Vaccine Availability: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/health-centers-programs-services/immunizations/where-to-get-vaccine

King County Airport Planning Info: https://kciaplanning.com/

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We’ve had a blissfully smoke-free summer, but that’s not likely to be the case most years. 
Wildfire smoke has become a fact of life across much of the west coast.
But there’s very little science on how it impacts wildlife. 
This fire season, hundreds of volunteers are looking for clues by watching birds.
We’ll hear more from local birder Nadine Santo Pietro and researcher Olivia Sanderfoot.
Get involved with Project Phoenix: <a href="http://projectphoenix.study">projectphoenix.study</a>
COVID Vaccine Availability: <a href="https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/health-centers-programs-services/immunizations/where-to-get-vaccine">https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/health-centers-programs-services/immunizations/where-to-get-vaccine</a>
King County Airport Planning Info: <a href="https://kciaplanning.com/">https://kciaplanning.com/</a>
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow</a>
And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback">https://www.kuow.org/feedback</a>

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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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