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Welcome to our newsroom. 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. Also, you can subscribe to our News email list.


News and blogs

Water rights on the web

May 28 blog – A new interactive web map makes searching for existing water rights easier.

Join the collaborative effort to protect Washington's waters

May 22 blog – You are invited to comment on the 2025 update to Washington's Water Quality Management Plan to Control Nonpoint Sources of Pollution.

Plants paint a picture

May 21 blog – Celebrate American Wetlands Month by learning more about native plants in Washington’s wetlands.

Make room for algal blooms

May 20 blog – To keep yourself and your pets safe, avoid water with visible algae and follow all posted warnings and closures.

Washington Water Supply Update

May 16 blog – Drought conditions continue in eastern Washington and may be developing in the northern and central parts of the state already under drought advisory conditions.

Ecology proposes new updates to help industry transition to clean semi-trucks

May 15 news release – Over $130 million in state funding to buy clean trucks and build charging infrastructure expected later this year

Brownfields: From blighted to beneficial

May 15 blog – Transforming vacant, underutilized properties into community assets

American Wetlands Month: What types of wetlands can you find in Washington?

May 14 blog – Wetlands come in all different shapes and sizes and are found in a variety of landscape settings. Let’s look at a few different types of wetlands you can find in Washington.

On the path to cleaner water in the Spokane River watershed

May 13 news release – Our new study shows that years of local efforts to reduce pollution in the Spokane River are producing a healthier river

New steps to improve groundwater management in the Pasco Basin

May 9 news release – As we celebrate Washington's wetlands, join us in learning more about these important places

Updates on cleanup sites in your inbox

May 8 blog – You can now subscribe to automatic email updates about specific cleanup sites with our cleanup site database.

American Wetlands Month: What are swamps, marshes, and bogs?

May 7 blog – As we celebrate Washington's wetlands, join us in learning more about these important places

Beyond the bust

May 7 blog – How Ecology spill responders ensure safety after illegal drug operations

The data-driven path to clean water

May 6 blog – An update on Ecology’s Water Quality Assessment

Ecology awards $9.6 million for landfill methane reduction

May 6 news release – A new competitive grant program will fund projects at 13 landfills across the state.

 

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Nooksack Adjudication: Who needs to file?
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A collection of photos showcasing the Spokane Gun Club property cleanup project
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