Climate change

Climate change poses a threat to Washington's water supplies, coastlines, farms and forests. Ecology is working to reduce the carbon pollution that is causing climate change.
Climate change poses a threat to Washington's water supplies, coastlines, farms and forests. Ecology is working to reduce the carbon pollution that is causing climate change.

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Progress on the Voluntary Clean Water Guidance for Agriculture
We have more agriculture guidance chapters drafted for public review. This guidance will help protect water quality.
Not littering… Simple As That
Litter is a big problem with easy solutions. Small daily choices have a big impact. Live litter-free and help others do the same.
Reducing flood risks in our communities
Modern flood management strives to restore a floodplain’s natural flood capacity, protecting lives and homes while also benefiting fish and wildlife. Several state and federal grant programs can help.
June 16 Public Meetings on Low-Carbon Energy Siting Study

We're hosting public meetings on June 16 to discuss how we provide environmental review on the siting of "green," low-carbon energy projects.

Environmental restoration grants reach across state
We are awarding nearly $640,000 to fund 15 projects that will significantly improve water quality and the environment statewide.
Streamflow grant is dam helpful to Snohomish beavers
A 2020 streamflow grant in Snohomish is helping landowners live alongside beavers.
Nisqually Tribe wins award for restoration work near Eatonville
Nisqually Tribe wins award for restoration work near Eatonville along Busy Wild Creek and the Mashel River.
Ecology acquires federal grants to protect 237 acres of coastal wetlands
We've helped secure nearly $3.4 million in National Coastal Wetlands Conservation grants to protect 237 acres of coastal wetland habitat in Island, Jefferson, and Mason counties.
Snowpack & Washington water supplies
Washington makes investments in water programs to address changes in snowpack and the impacts of climate change on water availability.
Nutrient pollution modeling shows different futures for Puget Sound
This week, we shared our latest Salish Sea modeling results, which are moving us another step forward on regional efforts to reduce nutrients.