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Welcome to our news room. This is where you'll find links to recent news releases, blog stories, pictures and videos, our social media channels, and contact information for our communications team.

aerial view of smoke storm over the Pacific Northwest

Take a look back at the record-breaking wildfire smoke that hit us in September 2020.

A watershed technician checks instruments near a stream in the Walla Walla River Basin.

Nature doesn’t much care about lines on a map. A bi-state study aims to get a complete picture of the Walla Walla River Basin.

Hiker by a small lake, looking at Mt. Shuksan

Our Hazardous Waste program looks back at 50 years working to reduce industrial waste, and looks ahead to what comes next. (Aug. 28 news release)

Man in a yellow shirt standing in chest-deep water holding a sampling bottle.

We work closely with fellow Washingtonians to monitor and study the environment. Read a few examples of how we partner with citizen scientists across the state. (Aug. 7 blog)

A variety of plastic bottle stand upright and glistening in the sunlight

We're part of the U.S. Plastics Pact, whose goal is to create a path toward a circular economy for plastic in the United States. (Aug. 27 blog)

Aerial view of the Whatcom Waterway from the east.

Find out what's next for cleaning up the Whatcom Waterway, the largest cleanup site on Bellingham's waterfront. (Aug. 21 blog)

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Snuggle up! The common slipper snail gets close for comfort

Sept. 28 blog – The first days of fall are here, and nothing makes me want to pile on the cozy layers like the arrival of the rainy season. This month’s critter embodies the fashion motto of 2020: comfort is IN.

Ecology wins national Pollution Prevention awards

Sept. 24 blog – Each year, we celebrate Pollution Prevention Week, a time to recognize staff, local partners, businesses, and Washington residents for taking actions to reduce or eliminate sources of pollution.

Smoky siege: A look back at the smoke storm of 2020

Sept. 23 blog – On Sept. 10, a super massive plume of smoke from Oregon wildfires began moving into Washington. Our blog recaps the chain of events that led to a record-shattering smoke storm.

Ecology adds additional phone-in only hearing for Kalama methanol testimony

Sept. 17 news release – New phone-in only hearing scheduled for Kalama second Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement.

Saltwater State Park in King County is closed due to a sewage spill

Sept. 17 blog – Public Health - Seattle & King County issued a closure to water contact at Saltwater State Park due to a sewage spill upstream from the beach.

Bi-state partnership boosts understanding of Walla Walla River basin

Sept. 9 blog – Ecology is working with Oregon Water Resources and USGS on a comprehensive study of groundwater in the Walla Walla River Basin. This solid science will help inform future policy in the region.

Ecology is accepting comments on draft permits for Cooke Aquaculture

Sept. 9 news release – Draft permits for Cooke Aquaculture net pen facilities are out for public comment.

Changes proposed for crude oil movement reporting requirements

Sept. 2 news release – Washington has reporting standards for facilities that receive crude oil by rail and pipelines that transport crude oil through the state. At the direction of the Legislature, we're updating these rules and seeking public input.

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