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New indicator tracks & visualizes ocean acidification in Washington
Carbon pollution from human activities is making ocean water corrosive. This harms marine life. Our new scientific tool helps us visualize how the ocean is changing in Washington.
Do you have hazardous materials outside? Here's how to prepare for winter weather
When you own a business, preparing for wet and cold weather is important to prevent damage and environmental hazards.
From Washington to Iowa, WCC members provide critical flood and wildfire relief
In summer 2024, our WCC members and staff deployed to Iowa to help communities recovering from major floods and to Jefferson County, Washington, to provide wildfire camp support.
Waste less food this holiday season
Wasting less food is possible if you plan carefully, think ahead about storage, and get creative with your meals.
Cleanup crews working quickly to address recent groundwater contamination from Pasco Landfill
Through Jan. 20, we invite your input on a legal order to address groundwater contamination from the Pasco Landfill that happened when chemicals being removed from soil weren’t fully captured.
Las brigadas de limpieza trabajan rápidamente para abordar la reciente contaminación de agua subterránea de Pasco Landfill
Hasta el 20 de enero, invitamos a sus comentarios sobre una orden legal para abordar la contaminación del agua subterránea del Vertedero de Pasco.
Grants up to $120,000 educate neighbors about local environmental projects
In January, Ecology will begin accepting applications for grants for projects that increase public understanding and involvement in cleaning up contaminated sites.
Ecology issues final water quality permit for Everett’s Water Pollution Control Facility
We've issued the final water quality permit for Everett's Water Pollution Control Facility, which will go in effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Updates to a permit that helps remove noxious weeds
We're proposing the changes to the 2025 draft Zostera japonica permit that is used to control this noxious weed on clam beds in Willapa Bay.
Tracking residential wastewater and stormwater rates
Our interactive data dashboard helps organize information about residential wastewater and stormwater costs to prioritize future clean water projects and funding needs.