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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.
Washington’s organics management law ramps up business requirements for 2025
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, many Washington businesses producing at least four cubic yards of organic waste per week must divert it from curbside garbage bins and into curbside organics bins.
Behind the scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program
In this edition of Behind the Scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program, we hear from Daina McFadden, our permit communications specialist.
Kaiser Aluminum combatting legacy contamination with UV light
In June, Kaiser Aluminum started up a full-scale pump-and-treat system that treats 200 gallons of groundwater per minute and destroys up to 99% of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in water.
Rod Hankinson: Washington’s environmental hero and youth mentor for over 30 years
Learn more about Rod Hankinson's praiseworthy career managing our Youth Corps Litter Crew.
Diving into the data on Washington’s water quality
The Water Quality Assessment has millions of data points on rivers, streams, lakes, and marine waters across Washington state.
From tires to nail polish, we’re studying a new round of consumer products with toxic chemicals
We’re holding a public comment period to hear your thoughts and concerns about toxic chemicals in products.
Applying for a new water right just got a little easier
Water right applicants can now apply for water rights online.
Keeping Chehalis basin communities safe and prosperous
The city of Hoquiam awarded 18.5 million to advance Flood Protection Project.
New environmental education program builds connections for refugees and immigrants in Spokane
A unique environmental program in Spokane is helping refugees and immigrants build connections with the environment and their new community.