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Contamination cleanup helps restore habitat for wildlife, provides new opportunities for recreation, and protects people’s health by removing toxic chemicals from the environment.
Contamination cleanup helps restore habitat for wildlife, provides new opportunities for recreation, and protects people’s health by removing toxic chemicals from the environment.

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From military training to public parks at Camp Bonneville
Camp Bonneville trained soldiers from 1910 to 1995, through both world wars, and the Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf wars. After 25 years munitions cleanup is complete and plans for a park are underway.
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Creating a consistent approach for evaluating greenhouse gas impacts
In December 2019, Gov. Jay Inslee directed us to develop consistent, comprehensive standards for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions from major new projects.
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Yakima River receives ‘water quality’ check-up
Our scientists are conducting a water quality checkup of the Yakima River to see how things are doing. We have been tackling water quality challenges in the Yakima River Basin for 20 years.
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Helping communities reduce risks before floods, find solutions in the aftermath
In February, 2020, flooding brought the biggest disaster in decades to Southeast Washington. Learn how we're helping communities recover and improve their resiliency to future floods.
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Homeless encampment cleanup will help protect Washington residents from contamination
Gov. Inslee’s proposed budget provides funds for homeless encampment cleanup and support, which protects the environment and people, including those experiencing homelessness.
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New website makes it easier to find state and federal funding

The new FundFinder.wa.gov is a clearing house for water quality and salmon project funding.

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News Release: Ecology, shellfish growers cancel pesticide spraying permit
Following discussions over the weekend, Ecology and the Willapa-Grays Harbor Oyster Growers Association have agreed to cancel a recently issued permit.
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Penacho de la Fundidora Tacoma: Nuevo Material de Ayuda en Español

Ecología lanzó un nuevo programa de ayuda en Español. El programa “Dirt Alert” tiene un sitio web con una lista de más Acciones Saludables.

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Update to general permit that helps remove noxious weeds

Removing Zostera japonica, a noxious weed, from Willapa Bay Commercial Clam Beds.

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These wastewater treatment plants earn an A+ in clean water

Keeping a wastewater treatment plant in top-performing condition can be a tough job,  so every year we recognize these top-notch facilities and their operators.

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