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We're proud to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.

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Dark water covered with green algae and lily pads

Improving our permit that helps lake managers control aquatic plants and algae

Deer Lake resident fined $10,000 for illegal burning

Plan sets steps for protecting Padilla Bay’s tributaries from bacterial pollution

Saltwater State Park in King County is open for water contact recreation

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Comment period

ends Nov. 30, 2020

Nov. 30, 2020, 11:55 p.m. – Statewide

Nov. 30, 2020, 11:55 p.m. – Statewide & online

Nov. 30, 2020, 11:55 p.m. – Statewide

Nov. 30, 2020, 11:55 p.m. – Statewide

Nov. 30, 2020, 11:55 p.m. – Statewide

Nov. 30, 2020, 11:55 p.m. – Online

Wetland Mitigation Guidance - Please share your comments with us on draft guidance on activities affecting wetlands
Shoreline & coastal management
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Webinar

ends Nov. 18, 2020

Nov. 18, 2020, 6 p.m. – Online webinar

Nov. 18, 2020, 6 p.m. – Online webinar & online

Nov. 18, 2020, 6 p.m. – Online webinar

Nov. 18, 2020, 6 p.m. – Online webinar

Nov. 18, 2020, 6 p.m. – Online webinar

Nov. 18, 2020, 6 p.m. – Online

Draft PFAS Chemical Action Plan - Join us to learn more about, and comment on, our proposed recommendations
Business waste
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