Climate change

Climate change poses a threat to Washington's water supplies, coastlines, farms and forests. Ecology is working to reduce the carbon pollution that is causing climate change.
Climate change poses a threat to Washington's water supplies, coastlines, farms and forests. Ecology is working to reduce the carbon pollution that is causing climate change.

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Community workshops focus on geothermal energy in Washington

We are hosting workshops to share information and gather feedback about the geothermal energy process.

Building coastal climate change resilience

Highlighting COHORT's efforts on building coastal resilience with our local partners over the past two years. 

Cleaner fuels take to the skies

Cleaner cars. Cleaner fuels. Cleaner power. Cleaner planes. Little by little, Washington is moving the needle toward a clean energy economy.

Paving the path toward clean energy

The state Clean Energy Council took a thoughtful, informed look at potential actions and policies to move clean energy forward through a collaborative, government-wide lens. 

Evaluating impacts of sustainable aviation fuel

We are starting a new statewide study to evaluate potential environmental impacts surrounding the production and distribution of sustainable aviation fuel. 

Tricks, treats, and Flood Awareness Month

We are partnering with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, Emergency Management Division, and the Department of Natural Resources to share vital flood information.

Air quality speed run

With great enthusiasm, 19 community-based organizations partnered with Ecology and King County to distribute thousands of HEPA air cleaners and restore urban forests.

New innovative program prevents Columbia River drought shutoffs

Almost 400 water right holders are at risk of having their water shut off in the next Columbia River drought. If you’re one of them, help us prevent that and get you the water you need.

Chilly refrigerants contribute disproportionately to warming the Earth

The Refrigerant Management Program is part of a suite of climate policies that work together to cut carbon pollution and limit the damage climate change is causing our environment and our economy.  

Yakima Basin water supply update

The Yakima Basin has had back-to-back droughts in 2023 and 2024. Heading into irrigation season, we are getting a better idea of 2025 conditions and their impacts on the basin.