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

Tackling climate change

Sea level rise will affect coastal communities

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WCC helps turn salmon carcasses into nutrients in Chiwawa River

Once a month, we fly over Puget Sound to monitor its health

We monitor rivers & streams to ensure waters are cool enough
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News

Ecology director Maia Bellon

Statement from Ecology Director Maia Bellon

Stage 1 burn ban for Methow Valley, Chelan and Douglas counties; extended in Kittitas and Klickitat

Salmon carcasses make a splash in Chiwawa River

Stage 1 burn ban called for Kittitas and Klickitat counties

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Public Input & Events

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Public meeting

ends Dec. 10, 2019, 9:30 a.m.

Dec. 10, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – Bellevue

Dec. 10, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – Bellevue & online

Dec. 10, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – Bellevue

Dec. 10, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – Bellevue

Dec. 10, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – Bellevue

Dec. 10, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – Online

Streamflow Restoration committee for WRIA 8 – updating and developing plans to protect & improve rivers to help fish
Water supply
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Comment period

ends Jan. 17, 2020, 11:59 p.m.

Jan. 17, 2020, 11:59 p.m. – Bellingham

Jan. 17, 2020, 11:59 p.m. – Bellingham & online

Jan. 17, 2020, 11:59 p.m. – Bellingham

Jan. 17, 2020, 11:59 p.m. – Bellingham

Jan. 17, 2020, 11:59 p.m. – Bellingham

Jan. 17, 2020, 11:59 p.m. – Online

Nooksack watershed - Seeking comments on rule changes to establish a water use conservation standard for new homes.
Water supply
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