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Jan. 30, 2026 – Ecology prepares to fund 121 clean water projects

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Jan. 22, 2026 – First transfer of radioactive capsules complete at Hanford Site

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Jan. 15, 2026 – Hanford cleanup gets record $3.2 billion budget

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Seattle barrel refurbishing business penalized $150,000 for dangerous waste violations

Feb. 12, 2026

New rules would make it easier for landowners to benefit from carbon offsets program

Jan. 21, 2026

$40 million now available for streamflow restoration grants

Jan. 15, 2026
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Feb. 26, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - Online

Mt. Baker area community workshop — We are hosting a series of workshops to share information and hear perspectives on geothermal energy development in Washington.

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Funding for clean water projects — The draft list describes how we propose to use state and federal dollars to fund water quality improvement projects across the state.

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