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Ecology rolling out improvements to SEPA reporting system

We receive over 6,000 environmental review documents annually from lead agencies under SEPA. We launched a new online tool so partner agencies can now directly enter this data.

July 22, 2021

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A framework for greenhouse gas assessment

We released a framework for a new rule that would guide greenhouse gas environmental assessments in Washington.

March 2, 2021

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Behind the decision

Ecology Director Laura Watson explains the analysis leading to the decision to deny a permit for a methanol plant in Kalama.

Jan. 19, 2021

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Creating a consistent approach for evaluating greenhouse gas impacts

In December 2019, Gov. Jay Inslee directed us to develop consistent, comprehensive standards for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions from major new projects.

May 1, 2020

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Comment period extended for environmental review of Chehalis flood reduction project

The public is invited to participate in an online public hearing April 2 & online public meeting April 21 to comment on draft environmental review for proposed Chehalis River flood reduction project.

March 19, 2020

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VIDEO: Finding solutions for the Chehalis basin

Ecology is currently taking comments on our environmental review of solutions proposed for the Chehalis Basin.

Oct. 17, 2016

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Ecology rolling out improvements to SEPA reporting system

A framework for greenhouse gas assessment

Behind the decision

Creating a consistent approach for evaluating greenhouse gas impacts

Comment period extended for environmental review of Chehalis flood reduction project

VIDEO: Finding solutions for the Chehalis basin