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News and blogs
PFAS in East Selah drinking water
August 13 blog – Join Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller for an update and community feedback session about PFAS contamination in East Selah.
Back to school shopping?
August 12 blog – Tips for finding safer school supplies that protect students's health and the environment, and support learning all year long.
Cleaning up: Addressing PFAS contamination at Paine Field Airport
August 11 blog – Like other airports in Washington and across the nation, Paine Field Airport is addressing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl (PFAS) contamination from decades of activities that involved their use.
Liberty Marine Corporation fined for waste oil spill into Puget Sound
August 7 news release – Liberty Marine Corporation received a $32,000 penalty from Ecology for a 2023 incident in which 199 gallons of waste oil were discharged into Puget Sound.
New clean water protections proposed for sand and gravel facilities
August 6 blog – We're sharing the notable updates we are proposing for the Sand and Gravel General permit as well as information about how you can share your feedback.
State issues million-dollar penalties to two refineries for dangerous waste violations
August 5 news release – Ecology issued separate notices of penalties today to HF Sinclair and Tesoro for violating dangerous waste laws.
I thought this was called summer?
August 1 blog – Responding to your questions and comments about drought.
Groundbreaking program garners national recognition
July 25 blog – On July 10, the national nonprofit U.S. Water Alliance gave Ecology its 2025 Outstanding Public Sector Organization award for our Floodplains by Design program.
Washington Water Supply Update
July 25 blog – USDA designates three counties primary natural disaster areas.
Wetlands through the seasons
July 24 blog – 'Wetlands' aren't always wet—and that's important.
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