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Food processor saves production cost with Ecology pollution prevention grant

Ecology's toxics reduction experts are working with the J.M. Smucker Company to evaluate cleaning systems at one of Smucker’s leading fruit processing facilities in Grandview, Wash.

Ecology offering $1.8 million in grants for drought preparedness

Washington has seen a recent increase in both the frequency and severity of droughts. In anticipation of more, Ecology will soon offer $1.8 million in drought planning and preparedness grants.

Application period open for oil spill equipment grants

2023 oil spill equipment grant application period is now open.

Introducing the Puget Sound Benthos Toolbox

Our list of Puget Sound invertebrates is over 1,200 and growing! We have compiled photos, descriptions, and reference materials of all documented invertebrates in a new interactive dashboard.

Water Supply Update — time to start thinking about water supplies in 2024

Warmer than normal temperatures combined with lower than normal precipitation means the drought is ongoing, and may be here to stay a while. 

Tackling Toxics: Ecology helps business save costs and reduce power use with air leak audit

Ecology air leak audits help businesses save money and reduce energy use.

Meet the students clearing litter from Washington highways

72 Central Washington teens are making a difference this summer, one piece of litter at a time, through the Ecology Youth Corps. Let's get to know some of them and what they've accomplished.

​​​Innovative conservation efforts save 50% more water at Auvil Fruit Company​

Through a partnership with Auvil Fruit Company, Ecology completed an innovative conservation and water banking project that has saved 50% more water at a Vantage orchard.

Permit updates focus on cleaner stormwater for growing communities

Review Ecology's proposed changes to the municipal stormwater permits for the state's most populated cities and counties.

Safer Products for Washington focuses on PFAS for August 10 webinar

Our scientists and economists will share background information, research into product categories, and preliminary conclusions in an August 10 webinar.