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Spartina war for Willapa Bay turns a hopeful corner

WILLAPA BAY, Wash. — After years of effort and the investment of millions of dollars, there is hope the battle against spartina in Willapa Bay is finally being won.Washington State University scientist Kim Patten, who has worked extensively with the invasive cordgrass, is cautiously optimistic. “The south bay is doing very good,” Patten said. “By and large, […]