Northwest Region

Ecology has four regional offices. The Northwest region includes Island, King, Kitsap, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties.
Ecology has four regional offices. The Northwest region includes Island, King, Kitsap, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties.

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How an oil spill can lead to salmon habitat
Grants are available for environmental enhancement and restoration work. Apply now!
Cleaning up: Fieldwork on Bellingham's busy working waterfront
Contamination testing at Bellingham's central waterfront will set the stage for final cleanup plans.
Cleaning up: Fieldwork on Bellingham waterfront's largest cleanup site
What's next for cleaning up the Whatcom Waterway?
Additional $10 million for stormwater projects
We determined that there is an additional $10 million available to fund 22 more stormwater projects across the state.
Washington’s Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program shows why it is a model for the nation

Ecology's Spills Program has released its Activity and Funding Report Report detailing the program’s work and funding sources while outlining challenges.

Saying no to drugs... and spills
History of Ecology's Spills Program's involvement in illegal drug operation cleanups.
Ready for summer!
Halfway through this year of pandemic and upheaval, summer brings much to do — and appreciate.
$165 million awarded for clean water projects in the northwest region
We're offering financial assistance for 33 high-priority projects.
Secure your load: Prevent litter and save lives
National Secure Your Load Day is held annually on June 6th and encourages all drivers to properly secure their loads every time they drive.
Cleaning up: New fieldwork begins on Bellingham waterfront
The process of removing contaminated sediment from part of the I & J Waterway site will safely continue again.