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Low reservoir levels at Keechelus Lake in October 2024.
Discover funding opportunties, including rebates, grants, tax incentives and more at fundhub.wa.gov
Learn about our upgraded Air Quality Monitoring map
Get involved with Ecology’s new campaign to reduce food waste in Washington – Use Food Well
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
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.
Learn more about Ecology and the work we do in this short video.
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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