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Don’t go breaking my heart, crab!
As rare and wondrous as true love itself, the heart crab maintains a quiet existence, delighting the hearts of those lucky enough for a chance encounter.
Flora or fauna? The tube-dwelling anemone lights up the Sound with its "blooms"
Meet the tube-dwelling anemone, a delicate blossom at the bottom of Puget Sound.
VIDEO: Finding solutions for the Chehalis basin
Ecology is currently taking comments on our environmental review of solutions proposed for the Chehalis Basin.
Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority earns national floodplain management award
The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority, a partner helping develop and carry out the Chehalis Basin Strategy, earned a prestigious national award.
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.
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.
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.
Restore Our Earth
Earth Day is just a few days away. Read about what we’ve got in store and learn about ways you can “Restore Our Earth”.
How an oil spill can lead to salmon habitat
Grants are available for environmental enhancement and restoration work. Apply now!
Working to reduce Washington flood risks
Across Washington, the costs of flooding exceed all other natural disasters. In any given year, there is a better than an 80% chance that 10 or more flood events will occur.