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Defending the public's right to comment on Hanford decisions
We will always defend the public's right to provide input on Hanford decisions.
Cleaning up: Taking it to the streets in Everett
We’re cleaning up a major intersection in Everett where part of a smelter that produced lead and arsenic once stood.
Tacoma Smelter Plume Yard Program progress
To address soil contamination left behind by the former Asarco smelter, we're breaking ground, removing dirt, and cleaning up 39 yards in North Tacoma and 16 yards on Vashon-Maury Island.
New Ecology guidance helps protect cleanup sites from climate change impacts
Addressing climate change is a critical challenge for Washington state and a priority for Ecology. In response to our changing climate, we have created new guidance for cleaning up toxic sites.
Next phase of Port Gamble Bay cleanup is underway
Long used for recreation, food harvesting, and other culturally important activities, Port Gamble Bay, home to the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, is one of seven Puget Sound Initiative priority bays.
Cleaning up: Over half of Everett Smelter Site residential yard cleanups done!
We're making progress cleaning up contamination left behind by the former Asarco smelter in northeast Everett.
Mercury in retrograde: Tracking down a toxic threat
Cleaning up mercury contamination and getting mercury out of the environment has been a priority at Ecology for decades
Tackling toxics leads to economic boon for Wenatchee
With the groundbreaking for a new four-story, 174-room hotel and conference center to be built along Wenatchee's waterfront area, the city is transforming blighted properties into economic assets.
Tacoma Smelter Plume: Reduced services for residents
Because a state capital budget was not approved, we must cut back on the services we offer to the residents of the Tacoma Smelter Plume area.
Around the Sound: Ongoing and future restoration, redevelopment, and recreation
Port Gamble Bay on scenic Hood Canal was once home to a saw mill that operated for 142 years. The in-water cleanup and restoration and preservation efforts continue to transform this bay.