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Our day-to-day work helps respond to, inform, and prevent threats to human health and the environment.
Our day-to-day work helps respond to, inform, and prevent threats to human health and the environment.

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Make room for algal blooms

To keep yourself and your pets safe, avoid water with visible algae and follow all posted warnings and closures.

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Beyond the bust: How Ecology spill responders ensure safety after illegal drug operations

How Ecology spill responders ensure safety after illegal drug operations.

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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. 

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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!

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Safer Products for Washington, PFAS, and You!

The Safer Products for Washington program is designed to reduce human & environmental harm by restricting certain toxic chemicals when safer alternatives are available.

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Ecology’s award-winning litter prevention campaign calls for public support

Ecology’s We Keep WA Litter Free campaign uses a social marketing framework to change behaviors that lead to litter. This approach resulted in several awards since the campaign’s launch in 2021.

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Application period open for oil spill equipment grants

2023 oil spill equipment grant application period is now open.

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Prepárate para la Semana del Humo
Prepárese para #SmokeReadyTogether este año y ayude a prevenir incendios forestales con estos consejos.
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It's "Smoke Ready" week
Get #SmokeReady this year and help prevent wildfires with these tips.
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Headed to a lake or river today? Look out for blooming harmful algae!
Once again, it is time to keep an eye out for harmful algae (cyanobacteria) blooms in Washington lakes and rivers. As the weather heats up, these blooms can happen, especially in late summer and fall.
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