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Helping communities reduce risks before floods, find solutions in the aftermath
In February, 2020, flooding brought the biggest disaster in decades to Southeast Washington. Learn how we're helping communities recover and improve their resiliency to future floods.
Cleaning up: How a light rail project keeps a landfill site on track
How do you build light rail and widen a freeway along the edge of a well-managed former municipal waste landfill? Very carefully!
Homeless encampment cleanup will help protect Washington residents from contamination
Gov. Inslee’s proposed budget provides funds for homeless encampment cleanup and support, which protects the environment and people, including those experiencing homelessness.
The best solution is less pollution…
Fifty years ago, Washington’s Clean Air Act was adopted in order to improve air quality for Washingtonians. (Pt. 2 of 3)
Prevention is key to lowering the cost of roadside litter
We've been partnering with WSDOT and the Washington State Patrol since April 15 to remind people of the law.
New website makes it easier to find state and federal funding
The new FundFinder.wa.gov is a clearing house for water quality and salmon project funding.
Let it snow!
More than half of the state's water supply starts out as snowpack, which is why it's important to keep an eye on it—not just for ski conditions, but as part of drought monitoring.
Update to general permit that helps remove noxious weeds
Removing Zostera japonica, a noxious weed, from Willapa Bay Commercial Clam Beds.
These wastewater treatment plants earn an A+ in clean water
Keeping a wastewater treatment plant in top-performing condition can be a tough job, so every year we recognize these top-notch facilities and their operators.
Protecting the great Columbia River
We recently completed a report on Columbia River vessel traffic that will help us respond to spills on the Columbia alongside our partners.