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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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Do something grande for the environment: Bring your own cup
May 2 blog – Reduce waste and save money by remembering your reusable cup.
Cleanup continues at Budd Inlet
May 1 blog – We invite you to comment on legal documents and attend an open house about the Hardel Mutual Plywood site on the western shore of Budd Inlet.
Environmental penalties issued for the fourth quarter of 2024
May 1 news release – The Washington Department of Ecology issued $535,125 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024.
Let’s Talk About treating Hanford's tank waste
April 30 blog – In this “vitrifying” edition of Let's Talk About Hanford, we'll be talking about the Hanford Site's Waste Treatment Plant.
Tackling flood and habitat challenges in the Chehalis Basin
April 30 news release – The public is invited to participate in a free virtual webinar on Wednesday, May 7 to help shape efforts by local, Tribal, and state leaders to reduce flood-related damage and restore aquatic life in the Chehalis River basin in southwest Washington.
Aiding salmon recovery by uncovering sources of toxic chemicals
April 23 blog – To support salmon recovery, our research identifies how toxic flame retardants move through and build up in the Snohomish River, making their way into the bodies of juvenile Chinook salmon.
Every day is Earth Day – Snapshots of Ecology’s work across Washington
April 21 blog – For Ecology, Earth Day is more than just one day a year — it’s our mission every day.
Like streams and science? Join us for a summer job!
April 18 blog – Do you enjoy spending your summer outside? Do you like science and data? We are looking for six field crew members to join us for a summer of river and stream sampling.
Pathways to future careers in renewable energy
April 18 blog – The REVIT training program expands to include new educational pathways with help from Ecology grants.
Expedited rulemaking to amend state floodplain rules
April 17 blog – Ecology using state expedited rulemaking process to amend state floodplain management rules.
What’s in your backyard? Public invited to test soil samples for toxics
April 16 news release – Two upcoming soil testing events hosted by the Washington Department of Ecology will allow residents to check whether soils in their yards have traces of historic chemical contamination.
Tips for outdoor burning and wood seasoning
April 11 news release – As the days grow warmer, let's make sure spring is the only thing in the air! This is a great time of year to manage yard waste responsibly, prepare firewood for next winter, and burn carefully before wildfire season.
New innovative program prevents Columbia River drought shutoffs
April 10 news release – When droughts in the Columbia River happen, users with a junior water right would have water shut off to maintain enough water in the river. We have a plan to prevent shutoffs, but we need help from Columbia River water right holders.
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