Search Blog Posts
561 results.
New oyster permit substantially reduces toxics in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor
We monitor, analyze and plan ways to clean and protect our state's waters. This involves limiting and restricting the ways facilities, farms and others discharge any pollution into our waterways.
From onsite septic repair to stormwater infrastructure, $183 million is going to more than 100 clean water projects
We are offering more than $183 million in financial assistance for 106 high-priority clean water projects across the state.
111 Washington wastewater treatment plants win outstanding performance awards
We give awards to wastewater treatment plant operators to celebrate our unsung heroes.
Funding supports jobs and clean water in Washington's communities
We are proposing to award nearly $154 million in financial assistance for 69 high-priority clean-water projects across the state.
Puget Sound officially a No Discharge Zone
Under the historic new rule, vessels are prohibited from releasing any sewage (blackwater), treated or untreated, within Puget Sound. This will help protect shellfish and people.
We swim the Duwamish!
The swims are part of a campaign to draw attention to efforts both under way and still needed, to restore and protect the river.
Getting the most out of your firewood
Take a moment to learn about temperature inversions, air quality burn bans, and how to get the most out of your fire while protecting your health.
Cleaning up: An update to the Landsburg Mine site cleanup plan
We're proposing changes to the cleanup plan for the Landsburg Mine site to enable response, if needed, if monitoring detects 1,4 dioxane above action levels.
Anderson Lake study suggests toxic blooms are a recent development
Core sampling study shows history of Anderson Lake’s toxic algae
Cleaning up: Fieldwork at a beloved Bellingham waterfront park
How do you investigate a waterfront cleanup site that’s also a city park?