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Grant to help build coastal climate resilience
We received an $850,000 grant to support an innovative partnership to build climate resiliency in Washington's coastal areas.
Boots on the ground: WCC joins new Washington Climate Corps Network
Our Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) program recently joined the Washington Climate Corps Network (WCCN) as a grant recipient committed to building climate-resilient communities and ecosystems.
Ecology issues the first Washington cap-and-invest offset credits
We’re starting off the year with big news for Washington’s carbon offset program! Read about how the offset program works and the different types of offset projects.
Ecology Food Center reduces waste and connects people to healthy food
The Center for Sustainable Food Management launched on January 1st and is planning an action packed 2024, including Washington's first statewide food waste prevention campaign.
National report reinforces importance of Washington’s climate resilience work
The National Climate Assessment is a comprehensive and sobering analysis of the current and future effects of climate change, including the impacts we’re already seeing here in the Northwest.
Meaningful Momentum: CCA Updates for Fall 2023
The cap-and-invest program team has been working hard! Check out what they've been up to this fall.
Stronger together: The promise of connecting North America’s clean energy leaders
On Nov. 2, Director Watson made a preliminary decision to pursue linking Washington’s cap-and-invest carbon reduction program to similar programs in California and the Canadian province of Québec.
Ecology offering $1.8 million in grants for drought preparedness
Washington has seen a recent increase in both the frequency and severity of droughts. In anticipation of more, Ecology will soon offer $1.8 million in drought planning and preparedness grants.
Water Supply Update — time to start thinking about water supplies in 2024
Warmer than normal temperatures combined with lower than normal precipitation means the drought is ongoing, and may be here to stay a while.
Innovative conservation efforts save 50% more water at Auvil Fruit Company
Through a partnership with Auvil Fruit Company, Ecology completed an innovative conservation and water banking project that has saved 50% more water at a Vantage orchard.