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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.  

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.

Tom Tebb is retiring from Ecology after 33 years of service. Let's look back on his remarkable career and lifelong commitment to Washington state and the environment.

Now through Jan. 28, 2025, the public is invited to review and comment on model ordinances that will help city and county governments create successful organics recycling programs.

Carbon pollution from human activities is making ocean water corrosive. This harms marine life. Our new scientific tool helps us visualize how the ocean is changing in Washington.

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

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

The 2024 water year was marked by low snowpack resulting in drought.

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

Ecology Volkswagen enforcement action grants help to expand Level 2 charging plugs and increase zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles across Washington.