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Excess levels of nutrients from human sources are harming Puget Sound. 

We’ve seen some wet weather across the state in the weeks since drought was declared in a few Central Washington watersheds on April 4.

The water supply forecast continues to deteriorate across the state on both sides of the Cascade Range, and drought is being felt particularly on the Olympic Peninsula.

The upcoming May 9, 2019, "‘water day" in Yakima County Superior Court is one we’ve been working toward for more than 40 years.

On July 12, 2018, 28 oil handling companies worked with expert contractors to demonstrate how ready they are to care for oiled wildlife, should Washington experience a tragic oil spill.

Tom Tebb, director of Ecology's Office of Columbia River, received special recognition during the Washington State Water Resources Association (WSWRA) annual conference.

Dubbed the "Wood Fiesta," large wood is being helicoptered into remote and rugged terrain and placed in streams and floodplains to help improve habitat for native fish species.

Online tool shows examples of Puget Sound beaches where hard shoreline armoring was removed and environmentally-friendly solutions installed.

We're making progress cleaning up contamination left behind by the former Asarco smelter in northeast Everett.

Reducing stormwater pollution helps prevent toxins from entering the water and harming orca and salmon.