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The western and southern part of the state is abnormally dry with some areas showing moderately drought-like conditions.

June is Orca Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to become aware of the impacts pollution coming from things like vehicle brakes can have.

In April, water managers announced a 100 percent water supply for Yakima irrigators this season. They optimistically predicted all water users were set.

The state worked closely with numerous partners to develop the marine spatial plan which contains policies to protect sensitive ecological areas and fisheries.

To address soil contamination left behind by the former Asarco smelter, we're breaking ground, removing dirt, and cleaning up 39 yards in North Tacoma and 16 yards on Vashon-Maury Island.

This summer, be prepared if smoke from wildfires affects your community.

Nebalia pugettensis is a tiny crustacean that lives on the sea floor, with a horn-like rostrum and leg-like appendages that function as lungs.

We have notified 93 junior water right holders in the Chehalis River basin that their access to surface water for irrigation is curtailed.

Excess nutrients can cause an explosion of algae growth called algal blooms, we discuss more about these blooms. 

Ecology is offering more than $155 million in financial assistance for 69 high-priority clean water projects across Washington state.