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Cleaning up

In Washington, we've identified over 13,000 contaminated sites in need of cleanup and over 7,000 of those sites have been cleaned up using Washington State’s environmental cleanup law — the Model Toxics Control Act.
In Washington, we've identified over 13,000 contaminated sites in need of cleanup and over 7,000 of those sites have been cleaned up using Washington State’s environmental cleanup law — the Model Toxics Control Act.

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Cleaning up: Dawn Food Products site moves closer to cleanup
We’re signing a legal agreement with a new property owner to investigate and clean up the contamination at the Dawn Food Products site in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood, and we’d like your input.
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Cleaning up: Two sites in Blaine Harbor move forward
We invite public comments on two cleanup sites in Blaine Harbor, May 22 - July 5.
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Cleaning up: TECT Aerospace cleanup in Everett is getting started
We’re in the early stages of cleaning up the TECT Aerospace site in Everett, and we’d like your feedback on the initial documents that will guide the cleanup and how the public will be involved.
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Cleaning up: Diversifying Spokane's Riverfront Park
Redeveloping Riverfront Park made parking lots and old buildings into a renewed space. The city used EPA grants and Ecology technical assistance to clean up past railway and industrial contamination.
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Cleaning up: Making progress on the Bellingham waterfront
Cleanup along the Bellingham waterfront is moving forward, and we invite you provide feedback and join us for a walking tour and open house.
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Environmental Restoration Grants open for 2023

Ecology accepting grant applications for restoration projects.

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The Maddux pilot project
Watch our new video about The Maddux pilot project, where our Toxics Cleanup Program staff talk about cleaning up contaminated sites for affordable housing in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood.
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We want your input: investigating contamination at the Anderson Landfill in Yakima
We're investigating contamination at the Anderson Landfill. Your feedback is a critical part of the process. Comment on our investigation by March 30, or attend our virtual public meeting on March 15.
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Comment period extended for new PFAS cleanup guidance
Comment period new PFAS Cleanup Guidance extended through Fri., March 3. The guidance is intended for people involved in cleaning up contaminated properties.
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Cleaning Up: Getting ready to clean up Duwamish Waterway Park
We invite you to comment on our legal agreement with Seattle Parks and Recreation to clean up Duwamish Waterway Park in Seattle's South Park neighborhood.
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