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Curious about the connection between tires and salmon? We’re hosting an interagency webinar to discuss state efforts to address 6PPD, a chemical found in tires that is toxic to aquatic organisms. Presentation materials from Ecology, @pspartnership @thewdfw @wadepthealth and @wsdot are available now! Review the materials, submit questions, and join us on June 21 from 1-3pm. More info at ecology.wa.gov/blog

📅 Applications open July 26th for diesel to zero emission replacement grants. Transitioning to a zero emission transportation system will improve air quality. This is great news for your health and the environment🌱 Learn more at ecology.wa.gov/VW #Climate #Washington #ZEV

Earlier this year, a new law went into effect requiring producers of many common single-use plastics to register with us and include a minimum amount of recycled content in their product packaging. For plastic trash bags, these minimum recycled content requirements started at 10%. Producers must also label each package containing plastic trash bags sold or distributed in Washington. We are now seeking your input on the proposed rule language for the post-consumer recycled content law, 70A.245 RCW. The proposed rule clarifies definitions, outlines annual registration and reporting requirements, and establishes annual fee distribution methods. Submit written comments on the proposed rule using the online comment form between now and 11:59 p.m. on July 1, 2023. We also encourage you to attend one of our virtual public hearings on June 8 at 10 a.m., and June 15 at 1 p.m. Visit ecology.wa.gov to register for the public hearings and learn more.

Heading out to a beach or lake this weekend? Don't let poop or algae get in the way. Swipe to learn how you can recreate safely and help keep our waters clean. 🟠 We've received several reports about orange (or tomato-soup) colored water in Puget Sound. This is caused by an algae called "Noctiluca". Noctiluca blooms are harmless to people and pets. They are a sign of an unbalanced ecosystem due to excess nutrients and can harm marine life. 🦠 Fecal bacteria called "Enterococcus" can close down marine beaches this summer. It's found in human and animal poop. Don’t let poop ruin your beach day. Always wash your hands before you eat and shower after visiting the beach. Check our safe swimming map before heading to your favorite beach at ecology.wa.gov/beach 🟢 Notice foam or slime that's green or reddish-brown in a lake or river? That's an algal bloom, please give it room! Rinse off after swimming in a lake or river. If you spot a bloom, contact your local health district, city or county. 🚤 Boaters, you can help keep our waters clean by disposing sewage at one of our FREE pumpout stations across the state. Visit pumpoutwashington.org to find one near you. #FecalMatters #WaterQuality #PumpOuWA #Noctiluca

That’s right - lake season can also mean harmful algae bloom season. Learn more at ecology.wa.gov/blog

Did you know stickers on your fruits🍎and vegetables🥑are made of plastic and can’t be composted or recycled. Peel stickers off your produce and throw them away because the best compost is free from plastics debris. #compost More information at Ecology.wa.gov

Our Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Program (SEA) is looking for a Resilience Project Coordinator! In this role, you’ll help the state and communities access unprecedented investment by the federal government in transformational coastal resilience projects. This position will support the coordination of conservation and resilience partnership program to identify, develop, and prioritize habitat acquisition, restoration, and coastal resilience projects. You’ll coordinate with Tribes, local governments, state agencies, and other state and local partners to protect or restore high-priority natural ecosystems, enhance species and habitat diversity, and build resiliency to coastal hazards and climate change. This job offers a great deal of flexibility. The goal class for this position is Environmental Planner 3 (EP3), but we’ll also consider applicants who meet the requirements for the EP2 and EP3 levels. Finding the right person is more important than having the “right” resume! Your next steps: · Apply at ecology.wa.gov/jobs · Scroll to “Current openings at Ecology” · Search “Resilience Project Coordinator” · Apply by Monday, May 29!

#DidYouKnow that wood smoke is one of Washington’s main sources of air pollution? So we made it easy for Colville area residents to get rid of their old, smoky wood stoves 🔥 Check out ecology.wa.gov/WoodStoves to learn more about this source of air pollution, and how to help prevent it! #Washington #AirQuality #Environment #EasternWashington

We're hiring a Rules Unit Supervisor (Environmental Planner 5) for our Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction program. In this position, you will supervise staff and coordinate overall rulemaking for the program. The rulemaking portfolio includes the Dangerous Waste Regulations, Safer Products for Washington, a new rule to implement SB 1047 concerning the use of toxic chemicals in cosmetics, and more. This position will be eligible for up to a 80% tele-work schedule. Apply at ecology.wa.gov/jobs Scroll to "current openings at Ecology" Search for "rules unit supervisor environmental planner 5" Apply by June 1 #EnvironmentalWork #HazardousWaste #ToxicsReduction #GreenJobs

We are so grateful for all of the hard work wastewater treatment operators do everyday to help make the world a little less 💩 Each year, we honor some of wastewater treatment plants with the agency’s Outstanding Performance Award 🏅for achieving excellent compliance with their individual water quality permits. Check out ecology.wa.gov/news/23WWTP-awards to see the full list of winners. In addition to the other winners this year, Ecology is recognizing 29 facilities that have earned the award at least 15 times in the past: Anacortes, Asotin, Benton City, Big Gulch, Birch Bay, North Bonneville, Bremerton, Douglas County Sewer District, Elma, Eatonville, Forks, Gig Harbor, Grand Coulee, Holmes Harbor Sewer District, Kennewick, Lyle, Klickitat, Okanogan, Olympic Corrections Center, Omak, Penn Cove Park Sewer District, Port Townsend, Post Point, Salmon Creek – Clark County, Seattle City Light – Newhalem, Sequim, Stanwood, Vancouver Westside, Wishram.