Boots on the ground

Boots on the Ground is our series featuring the Washington Conservation Corps, an AmeriCorps program offering hands-on experience, field skills, and traning opportunities to young adults between 18 and 25, and military veterans.
Boots on the Ground is our series featuring the Washington Conservation Corps, an AmeriCorps program offering hands-on experience, field skills, and traning opportunities to young adults between 18 and 25, and military veterans.

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Comment today on cleanup plans for a closed landfill in Snohomish County

The public is invited to comment on cleanup plans for a recently closed landfill in Snohomish County

We’re bubbling over with joy for the bubble snails

Did you know that March contains not one but TWO bubble-themed holidays? Not to be left out of the fun, this month’s Critter is the bubbliest of them all: the bubble snails.

Reflecting on World Water Day and protecting Washington’s freshwater resources

Celebrating World Water Day and reflecting on Ecology's role in protecting state freshwater resources

How to save money on waste disposal

Ecology's technical assistance helps a business owner designate waste and save money on disposal.

Cleaning up: A Avenue Landfill

We'd like your comments on a legal agreement for investigating contamination at an old landfill in Anacortes.

Cleaning up: Sampling at Gas Works Park slated to begin in April

Sampling work at Gas Works Park in Seattle will begin in April.

Banana peel bacon? Use Food Well will change how you think about food waste

Get involved with Ecology’s new campaign to reduce food waste in Washington!

Food packaging laws seek to reduce litter and PFAS contamination

Washington has requirements for disposable and single-use food packaging.

Can’t beat the VEAT!

Knowing the number of vessels entering Washington waters helps us better understand oil spill risk and how it changes over time. This year marks the 30th anniversary of our VEAT report!

Looking back and looking forward on our beach monitoring season

Every summer we monitor beaches for fecal bacteria to protect beachgoers. Read our 2023 BEACH Program report and send us feedback on the proposed list of beaches that will be monitored in 2024.