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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Sept. 28 webinar focuses on Skookumchuck Dam assessment
The Skookumchuck Dam is over 50 years old, and the power plant it was built to serve is shutting down. Join us for a discussion on the possible futures for the dam.
Sprague Lake water level study set to begin
We're partnering with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to help identify flood risk solutions for Sprague Lake.
Plans for Nooksack adjudication are underway

Plans for water rights adjudication in the Nooksack Basin have raised a lot of questions. We have answers.

New plan to address bacteria in Whatcom Creek Watershed
Water quality monitoring shows that fecal bacteria are polluting the Whatcom Creek watershed. We've developed a draft plan to get to clean water.
Striving for a resilient ocean on World Ocean Day
The ocean nourishes us and sustains life. But the ocean is changing because of carbon pollution from human activities. We're taking steps to help the ocean. Learn how you can help too.
Join our June 21 webinar about toxic tire dust
Join our June 21 6PPD webinar. Learn more about 6PPD by watching our video presentations in advance.
Identifying and managing PCB-containing building materials

We’re providing training to help business owners, consultants, and contractors safely maintain and abate buildings that contain polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs.

Anderson Landfill update: no evidence of contaminated drinking water
Recent data confirms that nearby drinking water and on-site gas emissions do not pose immediate environmental health risks to the public. This is a follow-up to our last update about the landfill.
Fecal Matters: The 2022 BEACH report is in
Check out the new BEACH Annual Report to see how your beach fared in 2022.
King tides showcase future sea level rise
Washington’s 56 cities and counties with marine shorelines are experiencing this winter’s final cycle of king tides.