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Low reservoir levels at Keechelus Lake in October 2024.
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Safely disposing of firefighting foam – five options to consider
New report shows air pollution hits Washington’s most vulnerable the hardest
New rule requires more recycled content in plastic packaging
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2025 Washington Brownfields Conference
June 23 blog – The 2025 conference was a homecoming for many community leaders and an eye-opening orientation for those brand new to brownfields.
Ecology proposes permit updates for Puget Sound wastewater treatment plants
June 18 news release – Ecology is proposing changes to the general permit that regulates nutrients, specifically nitrogen, for 58 wastewater treatment plants discharging into Puget Sound.
Help shape our efforts to update state shoreline rules
June 17 blog – For more than a year, we have been working with Tribes, local governments, state agencies, and the public to help us update five state shoreline management rules.
Improving air quality and a landfill in Okanogan County
June 17 blog – Ecology's previous round of Prevent Nonattainment grants helped agencies in Okanogan County improve air quality to meet national air quality standards.
New incentives for clean aviation, heavy-duty trucking proposed in updates to Clean Fuel Standard
June 16 news release – We're proposing updates to the state’s Clean Fuel Standard, a policy working to reduce carbon pollution from transportation fuels used in Washington.
Toxics at home, work, or play?
June 16 blog – We're looking into harmful chemicals in everyday products – like paints and nail polish – and researching safer alternatives.
New rules proposed to balance growth and preserve water for fish in five western Washington watersheds
June 16 news release – Ecology is opening the five instream flow rules with the goal of incorporate recommendations from Watershed Restoration Plans and statutory requirements in accordance with state law.
Director Casey Sixkiller on federal threats to Washington’s clean vehicle transition
June 12 news release – Washington joins multistate lawsuit to protect state’s rights to address air pollution and climate change
Ecology shares plan to clean up Puget Sound nutrient pollution
June 12 news release – Ecology has drafted the Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Plan to guide the region as it seeks to address the many human sources of nutrient pollution.
Washington’s recent climate auction results show continued stability
June 11 news release – Emissions allowances sell out again at tenth quarterly auction; Revenue for climate projects tops $3 billion
New rule would expand tug escort requirements, reduce risk of oil spills in Puget Sound
June 11 news release – More tank vessels sailing through Puget Sound would be required to have tug escorts to reduce the risk of oil spills under new proposed rules.
Reaching out through the smoke
June 11 blog – Meet the leaders helping their communities prepare for wildfire season.
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