Skip to main content
Washington state's flag

An official website of the State of Washington

Government building

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Lock

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Department of Ecology - State of Washington Logo
Regulations & Permits Research & Data Blog Contact Us Search
Home Air & Climate Water & Shorelines Waste & Toxics Spills & Cleanup
Home - Washington State Department of Ecology Logo
Menu
Close Menu
Home Air & Climate Water & Shorelines Waste & Toxics Spills & Cleanup Regulations & Permits Research & Data Blog Contact Us
Top
<p>Columbia River</p>

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

Learn more about us

I want to...

  • Report environmental issues
  • Find Nooksack adjudication
  • Get a well log/report
  • Check for a burn ban
  • Find a recycling location
  • See more

Our Commitments

  • Climate resilience
  • Environmental justice
  • Environmental impact review (SEPA)
  • Our work near you
  • Nuestro blog

Trending

Yakima Basin water supply update: fourth year of drought

Updated plan and guidance deliver tools for clean, healthy water

Celebrating Earth Day: announcing our coloring book winners

Read more trending posts

News

A row of electric vehicle charging stations in a school bus parking lot.

May 1, 2026 – Clean Fuel Standard exceeds expectations for second year in a row.

Vantage Bridge in Quincy, Washington.

April 24, 2026 – Clean energy powers reductions in Washington’s carbon emissions.

Director Sixkiller alongside Commerce Assistant Director Grove and Pierce County Executive Mello.

April 22, 2026 – Washington’s new Climate Action Plan lays out a path to cut pollution.

Listen to the marmot: new ads ask drivers to keep Washington litter-free.

Public comment period: cleanup at former aluminum smelter in Goldendale

April 30, 2026

Chehalis business fined $876,000 for illegally dumping slaughterhouse wastewater

April 30, 2026

Walla Walla gas station owner settles penalty for 2023 gasoline leak

April 27, 2026
Read more news stories

Public Input & Events

Comment period icon

Comment period

ends May 6, 2026

Cap-and-Invest linkage agreement — We plan to link Washington’s carbon market with California and Québec to strengthen our efforts to fight climate change.

Climate change
Public meeting icon

Public meeting

May 14, 2026, 12 p.m. - Online

Sustainable food management grants — We're creating new grant programs to benefit overburdened and food-insecure communities and strengthen local food systems.

Reducing & recycling waste
More public input & events
Website feedback: tell us how we're doing.
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Email list sign-up
  • Jobs
  • News
  • Public input & events listing
  • Public records requests
  • Report environmental issues
  • Our programs
  • Ecology's work near you
  • Environmental review (SEPA)
  • Laws, rules, & rulemaking
  • Publications & forms
  • Budget & legislative
  • Contracts & bids
  • Grants & loans
  • Online tools
  • I want to... topics
  • Coastal Atlas
  • Environmental data (EIM)
  • Online payments (EcoEPay)
  • Recycle services lookup
  • Water quality permits (PARIS)
  • Well reports
  • Accessibility & ADA
  • Non-discrimination
  • Language access
  • Servicios de Idiomas
  • 語言服務
  • 통역/번역 서비스
  • Dịch vụ thông dịch
  • Языковые услуги
  • Мовні послуги
Bluesky
Facebook
Threads
Youtube
LinkedIn
Instagram
Copyright © Washington State Department of Ecology
Privacy notice Site info Site map Contact the web team