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Low reservoir levels at Keechelus Lake in October 2024.
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Proposed changes to state’s water quality permit fees provide options for businesses, update costs
March 27 blog – We're proposing updates to the fees for our water quality permits. These permits help protect rivers, lakes, and marine water from pollution.
Colville Tribes and Ecology announce partnership to improve air quality
March 26 blog – Ecology and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation sign an agreement to improve air quality.
Cleaning up: Studies of Treoil site now available for comment
March 20 blog – We’ve completed our studies of the remaining contamination at the Treoil Industries site and the options for cleaning it up, and we invite your comments.
Chilly refrigerants contribute disproportionately to warming the Earth
March 19 blog – The Refrigerant Management Program is part of a suite of climate policies that work together to cut carbon pollution and limit the damage climate change is causing our environment and our economy.
Boots on the ground: Fall and winter highlights from the Washington Conservation Corps
March 18 blog – It’s been a busy few months for our Washington Conservation Corps members, and we're excited to share some project highlights!
Nooksack adjudication update: Claim forms are in the mail
March 17 blog – 30,000 water users in the Nooksack area should soon receive the adjudication claim forms via certified mail.
$30,000 penalty to plastics producer for failing to register products under 2021 law
March 13 blog – Penalties collected under the 2021 law provide financial support to local governments for solid waste programs.
Join us to talk temperature on the Columbia and Lower Snake rivers
March 12 blog – Join us virtually on March 17, 2025, to learn more about our agency’s efforts to develop a strategy to achieve healthy water temperatures within the Columbia and Lower Snake rivers.
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