Shorelines

We help protect and manage 22,000 miles of state stream, river, lake, and marine shorelines.
We help protect and manage 22,000 miles of state stream, river, lake, and marine shorelines.

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Raising flood awareness on the cusp of new flood season

Join us in learning about flood season during Flood Awareness Week. 

New grant program aims to restore, protect Puget Sound riparian areas

We are launching new grant program to make Puget Sound riparian areas more resilient to climate change.

Help shape future onshore wind and solar energy projects

Ecology seeking public comments to help shape the future for solar and onshore wind energy facilities in Washington.

Big investments boost Washington's coastal resiliency

New $73.6 million federal grant helps tackle coastal climate-related threats.

Proposed settlement reached to restore habitats in Port Gamble Bay

The proposed settlement, now available for public comment, would require building two habitat restoration projects worth nearly $10 million.

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!

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

World Wetlands Day

It's World Wetlands Day help us celebrate by learning more about Wetlands and how we're protecting them. 

Grant to help build coastal climate resilience

We received an $850,000 grant to support an innovative partnership to build climate resiliency in Washington's coastal areas.

Local partners using $3 million to safeguard critical shoreline areas

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