Central Region

Ecology has four regional offices. The Central region includes Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, and Yakima counties.
Ecology has four regional offices. The Central region includes Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, and Yakima counties.

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Introducing the Puget Sound Benthos Toolbox

Our list of Puget Sound invertebrates is over 1,200 and growing! We have compiled photos, descriptions, and reference materials of all documented invertebrates in a new interactive dashboard.

Food processor saves production cost with Ecology pollution prevention grant

Ecology's toxics reduction experts are working with the J.M. Smucker Company to evaluate cleaning systems at one of Smucker’s leading fruit processing facilities in Grandview, Wash.

Ecology’s award-winning litter prevention campaign calls for public support

Ecology’s We Keep WA Litter Free campaign uses a social marketing framework to change behaviors that lead to litter. This approach resulted in several awards since the campaign’s launch in 2021.

How we’re gathering new thermal data at the DTG-Anderson Landfill

The Yakima Health District and Ecology are using thermal imaging to assess the underground fire at the DTG-Anderson Landfill in Yakima. Here's how we took the photos and what the data show us.

Washington aerospace business earns EPA Region 10 2023 Pollution Prevention Recognition Award

Innovative alternatives to toxic chemicals protect employees, budgets, and the environment.

Cleaning up: Fieldwork continues on Bellingham’s working waterfront

The Central Waterfront site of the Bellingham Bay cleanup is on course for cleanup construction to begin in 2026. This month, we begin a round of fieldwork to fill out the details of the cleanup.

Native plants take root along Hangman Creek

Hangman Creek sees largest riparian restoration effort in Spokane County’s history.

Let's Talk About Hanford’s crawly critters

In our next Let's Talk About Hanford, we'll be exploring the insects of Hanford.

Local partners using $3 million to safeguard critical shoreline areas

We are providing $3 million to help our partners safegurard their local shorelines.

Stormwater research collaboration leads to cleaner water for all

Ecology has municipal stormwater permits for the state’s populated cities & counties. The permits are aimed at reducing stormwater pollution, so that cleaner stormwater is entering local waterways.