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Cleaning up Northport waterfront
Ecology cleaned up smelting contamination on the Columbia River public waterfront in Northport using state funding to remove and cap contamination, and encourage recreation in clean areas.
Cleaner air through better boiling
Early cooperation with Ecology allowed for quick work to improve facility operations with added benefits for air quality.
Streamflow restoration projects to receive $40 million in funding
Ecology will begin accepting applications in January for streamflow restoration competitive grants.
Rattlesnake Creek is recovering
Eight years after a dam breach devastated Rattlesnake Creek, steelhead and wildlife are returning. This shows the creek’s natural resilience and the impact of ongoing restoration efforts.
Washington Water Supply Update
Three Washington counties have been designated primary natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are considered to be in a state of extreme drought.
Every day is Earth Day
For Ecology, Earth Day is more than just one day a year — it’s our mission every day.
Expedited rulemaking to amend state floodplain rules
Ecology using state expedited rulemaking process to amend state floodplain management rules
New innovative program prevents Columbia River drought shutoffs
Almost 400 water right holders are at risk of having their water shut off in the next Columbia River drought. If you’re one of them, help us prevent that and get you the water you need.
Celebrating a legacy: Office of Columbia River Director Tom Tebb embarks on retirement
Tom Tebb is retiring from Ecology after 33 years of service. Let's look back on his remarkable career and lifelong commitment to Washington state and the environment.
Balancing wildlife conservation and wastewater infrastructure in Pasco
The expansion of the Pasco Process Water Reuse Facility has been an example of how working together can lead to successful wildlife conservation and clean water infrastructure projects.