Southwest Region

Ecology has four regional offices. TheSouthwest region includes Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties.
Ecology has four regional offices. TheSouthwest region includes Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties.

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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.
From military training to public parks at Camp Bonneville
Camp Bonneville trained soldiers from 1910 to 1995, through both world wars, and the Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf wars. After 25 years munitions cleanup is complete and plans for a park are underway.
$21.2 million awarded for clean water projects in the southwest region
We're offering financial assistance for 26 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.
Affordable housing and economic stimulus through environmental cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $2.1 million in grants to four Washington communities to help assess local brownfields.
It’s Air Quality Awareness Week:
May 4-8 is the 14th annual Air Quality Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Better Air, Better Health.”
Earth Day at home – celebrate what makes Washington great (and our birthday!)
Washington's beauty is timeless, and personal choices to protect that beauty must be renewed every day.