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Litter is a big problem with easy solutions, and small daily choices have a big impact. Learn about our campaign to live litter-free and help others do the same.
The Blue Heron Slough project is restoring 353 acres of Snohomish River estuary habitat, which will benefit Chinook salmon and in turn, aid recovery of southern resident orcas in Puget Sound.
Washington state’s Department of Ecology wants to make its hazardous waste planning fee more equitable by clarifying how it will be calculated.
Learn more about Ecology and the work we do in this short video.
News and blogs
March 20 blog – Dust storms can occur in Central and Eastern Washington every spring through fall. Here are some quick tips to help keep you safe.
March 20 blog – A recent report shows success in reducing PCBs in the Spokane River watershed.
March 16 blog– As we come out of winter and into spring, water supply conditions appear normal for most of the state.
March 16 blog – To help communities better prepare, the Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority launched its Flood Warning System Gage Alert data dashboard.
March 15 news – Ecology is hiring up to 18 teenagers in Lewis, Grays Harbor, and Thurston counties this summer as part of the Ecology Youth Corps.
March 9 blog – Check out the new BEACH Annual Report to see how your beach fared in 2022.
March 8 blog – Have an idea for reducing waste or pollution in your neighborhood? A new application round of Public Participation Grants is about to begin! Grants are worth up to $60,000 a year for up to two years.
March 7 news – Ecology announces the results of the first cap-and-invest auction, held on Feb. 28, 2023, including the settlement price and number of allowances sold.
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