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Getting clean drinking water to the Lower Yakima Valley
We're partnering with local and state agencies to reduce nitrate contamination in the Lower Yakima Valley. Here's what you need to know if your well is impacted.
Air Quality Awareness Week: Knowing your air
May 6-10 2024 is Air Quality Awareness Week and May is national Clean Air Month, a great time to think about and learn how to improve air quality.
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!
Food packaging laws seek to reduce litter and PFAS contamination
Washington has requirements for disposable and single-use food packaging.
How to save money on waste disposal
Ecology's technical assistance helps a business owner designate waste and save money on disposal.
Washington businesses benefit from free, grant-funded Pollution Prevention internships
The Washington Applied Sustainability Internship (WASI) program places summer interns at businesses to help with pollution prevention (P2) projects. Apply now to host an intern for summer 2024.
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were banned 45 years ago. Why are they still a problem?
Our recent actions to reduce PCB pollution from products.
Ecology Food Center reduces waste and connects people to healthy food
The Center for Sustainable Food Management launched on January 1st and is planning an action packed 2024, including Washington's first statewide food waste prevention campaign.
Camano Island community takes the lead on septic solutions
The Maple Grove Community on Camano Island worked with Ecology and Craft3 to create a solution for their septic issues by the community, for the community.
Washington aerospace business earns EPA Region 10 2023 Pollution Prevention Recognition Award
Innovative alternatives to toxic chemicals protect employees, budgets, and the environment.