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Ecology Director to hear feedback on East Selah PFAS response

Back to school shopping? Here's how to pick safer school supplies

Rattlesnake Creek is recovering after the dam breach
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News

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August 11, 2025: Addressing PFAS contamination at Paine Field Airport

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August 6, 2025: New clean water protections proposed for sand and gravel facilities

Eight Ecology employees, including Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller gathered to show award statue.

July 25, 2025: Groundbreaking program garners national recognition

Comment on the draft Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Plan

Liberty Marine Corporation fined for waste oil spill into Puget Sound

State issues million-dollar penalties to two refineries for dangerous waste violations

I thought this was called summer? Responding to your questions about drought

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Public Input & Events

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Comment period

ends Aug. 18, 2025

Tacoma Port Earley Business Center – Review and share your comments on the cleanup of hazardous substances at the Tacoma Port Earley Business Center cleanup site.
Contamination cleanup
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Public meeting

Aug. 19, 2025, 6 p.m. - Online

Virtual Open House: Shoreline Management Act –  Learn about our preliminary draft rules that shape how local governments manage and protect shorelines across the state.
Shoreline & coastal management
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