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Celebrating Washington's indispensable wetlands

Celebrate World Wetlands Day by safeguarding Washington's wetlands for a sustainable future.

Ecology proposes to fund 102 clean water projects across the state

We're proposing to award $175.5 million for 102 high-priority clean water projects across the state.

Ecology helps Richland medical center save money and reduce hazardous waste

Ecology helps Richland medical center save money and reduce hazardous waste.

Clearing the air around wood stove legislation

Senate Bill 5174 does not remove stoves from any home, nor does it force manufacturers to re-test. The newly proposed legislation both protects the air and our ability to burn wood for heat.

Balancing wildlife conservation and wastewater infrastructure in Pasco

The expansion of the Pasco Process Water Reuse Facility has been an example of how working together can lead to successful wildlife conservation and clean water infrastructure projects.   

A better tomorrow: Washington sets the standard for safer products

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, our Safer Products for Washington program implemented new regulations to reduce harmful chemicals in everyday items, paving the way for safer products to become the standard.

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Check for a burn ban first!

Burn bans are called in the winter when smoke from wood stoves and fireplaces increase fine particle pollution. Always check for a burn ban before lighting a fire.

Según las muestras, la reciente contaminación ya no se está propagando al agua subterránea en el vertedero de Pasco

Según las muestras recientes de vapor del suelo, la contaminación del agua subterránea no está afectando a la calidad del aire en los edificios del vertedero de Pasco.

Samples indicate recent contamination is no longer spreading to groundwater at Pasco Landfill

Recent soil vapor samples indicate groundwater contamination isn't affecting air quality in buildings by the Pasco Landfill. 

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.