Eastern Region

Ecology has four regional offices. The Eastern region includes Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties.
Ecology has four regional offices. The Eastern region includes Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties.

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Washington’s water supply outlook
Because of a May heatwave, state watersheds lost almost half their snowpack in just 18 days. Now summer river forecasts in some watersheds predict low flows.
A collaborative approach for the Walla Walla Water 2050 initiative
Finding water supply solutions in the Walla Walla River Basin is a complex process. It takes time, resources, partnerships, and commitments to bold action. 
Cleaning up: Diversifying Spokane's Riverfront Park

Redeveloping Riverfront Park made parking lots and old buildings into a renewed space.The city used EPA grants and Ecology technical assistance to clean up past railway and industrial contamination.

Environmental Restoration Grants open for 2023

Ecology accepting grant applications for restoration projects.

What you need to know about dust storms in Washington
Dust storms can occur in Central and Eastern Washington every spring through fall. Here are some quick tips to help keep you safe.
Spokane River is getting cleaner with local task force’s help

A recent report shows success in reducing PCBs in the Spokane River watershed.

Celebrate Read Across America Day with Eastern Region Director Brook Beeler
Happy Read Across America Day! Join our Eastern Region Director Brook Beeler as she reads "Owl Moon" by Jane Yolen.
Continuing the conversation for the Walla Walla Water 2050 initiative
The upcoming USGS Groundwater Study workshop will provide an overview of the study, the current state of the study and next steps.
Addressing Walla Walla's water woes
Climate change and over-allocation have taken a toll on water supplies in the Walla Walla basin. Multiple agencies are working to find water supply solutions in the area.
Expedited rulemaking to amend state SEPA rules
We are amending state SEPA rules to increase the exemption levels local governments can incorporate into their policies and procedures for apartments, small houses, and attached homes.