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Help shape future onshore wind and solar energy projects
Ecology seeking public comments to help shape the future for solar and onshore wind energy facilities in Washington.
Keeping your septic system on point
SepticSmart Week is an annual event that serves as a great reminder to do a check up on your on-site sewage system if you have one.
New rulemaking aims to reduce “forever chemicals” in consumer products
As part of our ongoing effort to reduce exposure to PFAS in consumer products, we’re conducting a new rulemaking under the Safer Products for Washington law.
Ecology grants expand charging networks and increase zero-emission vehicles
Ecology Volkswagen enforcement action grants help to expand Level 2 charging plugs and increase zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles across Washington.
Projects for communities, by communities — launching the air quality community grant program
We are launching the Air Quality Community Grant Program and inviting organizations from 16 overburdened communities across Washington to apply for grants that improve local air quality.
Washington auto shops get cleaner, safer degreasers with state funding
Auto shops that use solvent-based degreasers can apply for reimbursement to switch to safer degreasers. Businesses that make the switch could qualify for reimbursement up to $10,000.
Washington residents can help stop greenwashing under new law
"Greenwashing" is term used to describe language used to mislead people into falsely believing a product, service, or practice is environmentally friendly or "sustainable."
Dust storms: how to protect yourself
Learn about the health and safety risks posed by dust storms.
How to plan for water use at your Yakima Basin cabin
With a hot, dry season ahead – and likely more in the coming years – make sure you know if you can legally use water at your camp or cabin in the Yakima Basin, and that your use is mitigated.
Proposed settlement reached to restore habitats in Port Gamble Bay
The proposed settlement, now available for public comment, would require building two habitat restoration projects worth nearly $10 million.