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An early look at geothermal energy in Washington

We are holding two meetings to provide information and get feedback regarding concerns and opportunities about developing geothermal energy.

Spotlight on the bat star: a critter with “battitude”

This month we're taking you on a Halloween journey into uncharted territory for our blog – outside of Puget Sound - to highlight an appropriately-themed critter: the bat star.

Josiah Downey chosen to lead Washington Conservation Corps

We are excited to share that Josiah Downey has been tapped to serve as the new director of our Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) program.

Supporting productive farms and clean water

The final chapters of the Voluntary Clean Water Guidance for Agriculture are open for public comment - a key milestone in our effort to support landowners and clean water. 

Removing a decades-old landfill from Nisqually State Park

A formerly threatened wetland full of half-buried tires and broken washing machines is getting a facelift after its neighboring landfill area reached an important milestone cleanup.  

Preparing for cleanup at Eastside Fire & Rescue in Issaquah

Tell us what you think about early actions to clean up PFAS at the Issaquah headquarters of Eastside Fire & Rescue.

2025 wildfire season: air quality in review

A review of smoke impacts during the 2025 wildfire season in Washington.

Collaborating across borders

A transboundary workgroup is collaborating to improve water quality in the Nooksack River watershed. Due to those efforts, Portage Bay shellfish beds are open more often to harvesting.

Inside the effort to save Indian Creek

On the morning of July 18, a dual-tanker truck carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline and diesel left the roadway on U.S. Highway 101 and overturned into Indian Creek. 

Evaluating impacts of sustainable aviation fuel

We are starting a new statewide study to evaluate potential environmental impacts surrounding the production and distribution of sustainable aviation fuel.