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Celebrating a legacy: Office of Columbia River Director Tom Tebb embarks on retirement
Tom Tebb is retiring from Ecology after 33 years of service. Let's look back on his remarkable career and lifelong commitment to Washington state and the environment.
Behind the scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program
In this edition of Behind the Scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program, we talked with Moises Guevara, our Tank Waste Treatment Unit Supervisor.
Fighting fires – and air pollution
Grants from Ecology helped fund Washington's first electric fire truck, which was recently unveiled by the City of Redmond.
Celebrating Washington's indispensable wetlands
Celebrate World Wetlands Day by safeguarding Washington's wetlands for a sustainable future.
Ecology proposes to fund 102 clean water projects across the state
We're proposing to award $175.5 million for 102 high-priority clean water projects across the state.
Talleres de reparación de autos en Washington obtienen desengrasantes más limpios y seguros con fondos estatales
Instalaciones que usen desengrasantes a base de solvente pueden aplicar para un reembolso para cambiar a desengrasantes más seguros.
Ecology helps Richland medical center save money and reduce hazardous waste
Ecology helps Richland medical center save money and reduce hazardous waste.
Clearing the air around wood stove legislation
Senate Bill 5174 does not remove stoves from any home, nor does it force manufacturers to re-test. The newly proposed legislation both protects the air and our ability to burn wood for heat.
Washington businesses and undergraduates benefit from pollution prevention internships
The Washington Applied Sustainability Internship (WASI) program pairs college students with businesses to help achieve pollution prevention goals. Business applications are due February 19, 2025.
New year, same drought
The drought declared in April 2024, is still in effect while experts keep an eye out for signs of improving conditions.