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Chehalis Basin Board approves $70 million spending plan
Chehalis Basin Board unanimously approves $70 million two-year spending plan to reduce flood damage, restore aquatic species habitat in the Chehalis River basin.
Ecology secures $3.6 million to restore and preserve vital coastal wetlands
We've secured nearly $3.6 million in federal grants to protect 725 acres of coastal wetlands in Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston & Whatcom counties.
State adds airboat to its oil spill response toolbox
State of Washington's purchases airboat to use in sensitive coastal areas.
Grounded at Ocean Shores: Ecology’s response to the Tamara
Details on the grounding and recovery of the fishing vessel Tamara.
$21.2 million awarded for clean water projects in the southwest region
We're offering financial assistance for 26 high-priority projects.
Feb. 12, 1970 – a landmark day for environmental protection
On Feb. 12, we're marking the 50th anniversary of the Legislature passing the bill that created the Department of Ecology.
Tacoma Smelter Plume: Recap of Tacoma Public Meetings
Last week Ecology held two public meetings on the progress of the Tacoma Smelter Plume project. Over 50 people came out to learn about yard sampling and cleanup in Tacoma neighborhoods.
Cleaning Up: Work underway at Ridgefield’s Carty Lake and Lake River
The Port of Ridgefield is cleaning up contamination at the Pacific Wood Treating site.
Port Gamble Bay update – by the numbers
Get ready to say goodbye to the final, large sign of the lumbermill and sawmill that operated on Port Gamble Bay for more than 140 years.
Affordable housing and economic stimulus through environmental cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $2.1 million in grants to four Washington communities to help assess local brownfields.