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Spills

We handle spills of petroleum products to land and water, and make sure they are cleaned up according to State regulations.
We handle spills of petroleum products to land and water, and make sure they are cleaned up according to State regulations.

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Pump Out, Don’t Dump Out - Help protect Puget Sound!
The Pump Out, Don't Dump Out campaign reminds boaters that Puget Sound is a No Discharge Zone and encourages them to pump out their boat sewage.
What You Can Do
Oil spill cleanup success hinges on quick response, right equipment
Ecology Spills Program equipment grants open period
What You Can Do
How an oil spill can lead to salmon habitat
Grants are available for environmental enhancement and restoration work. Apply now!
What You Can Do
The Nestucca
The story of the 1988 Nestucca spill and how it changed spill response.
What We Do
Cleaning Kendall Yards
A bygone legacy of steam engines. From an abandoned, contaminated site to shops and housing: the cleanup story of the West Spokane Railyard.
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Washington’s Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program shows why it is a model for the nation

Ecology's Spills Program has released its Activity and Funding Report Report detailing the program’s work and funding sources while outlining challenges.

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Saying no to drugs... and spills
History of Ecology's Spills Program's involvement in illegal drug operation cleanups.
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From crashes to drug labs: A look inside Ecology's Spill Response Program

Our Spills Program responds to spill emergencies, inspects chemical storage facilities, and cleans up a range of contaminated sites across Washington. Responder Sam Hunn gives us an inside look.

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Crews safely remove, detonate dangerous chemical device

Homeowner finds poisonous theft deterrent in old safe. Ecology takes the chemicals and detonates them for safety. 

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Ecology adopts rule to strengthen railroads’ oil spill response efforts

Ecology has adopted a new rule to strengthen railroads’ oil spill response efforts.

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