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Cleaning up: Two sites in Blaine Harbor move forward
We invite public comments on two cleanup sites in Blaine Harbor, May 22 - July 5.
Keep plastics out of compost
Composting is a great way to turn organic material into a valuable soil amendment. Don't ruin it with plastic bags, food packaging, and produce stickers.
Phthalates Action Plan: We need your input!

Learn about our draft Phthalates Action Plan, upcoming webinars, and how you can provide feedback on our recommendations.

Air Quality Awareness Week 2023
May 1-5 is Air Quality Awareness week. Learn about air pollution and how to protect your health and the environment.
Grant program supports community-based improvements to waste management
Grants to repair and reuse organizations is one way Ecology supports community-based improvements to waste management in Washington.
New plan to address bacteria in Whatcom Creek Watershed
Water quality monitoring shows that fecal bacteria are polluting the Whatcom Creek watershed. We've developed a draft plan to get to clean water.
Environmental Restoration Grants open for 2023

Ecology accepting grant applications for restoration projects.

Get ready to apply for a Public Participation Grant
Have an idea for reducing waste or pollution in your neighborhood? A new application round of Public Participation Grants is about to begin! Grants are worth up to $60,000 a year for up to two years.
We want your input: investigating contamination at the Anderson Landfill in Yakima
We're investigating contamination at the Anderson Landfill. Your feedback is a critical part of the process. Comment on our investigation by March 30, or attend our virtual public meeting on March 15.
Improving how we rank contaminated sites
We’ve developed a new site hazard and ranking process, SHARP. Because site rankings can impact how we prioritize our work, we want people to see how the scores are made.