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Ecology launches new study for battery energy storage systems
We’ve launched a study to determine the impacts of battery energy storage systems in which we’ll consider the best available science to assess impacts, reduce risk, and help guide future projects.
Celebrating Ecology's clean water funding programs
The 2023-2025 biennium outcomes report is now available as an interactive story map, highlighting water quality improvements we funded between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2025.
Olivine Corporation Landfill meets criteria to end permitting requirements
A Bellingham-area private landfill where incinerator ash was disposed in the 1980s has met the criteria to safely discontinue environmental monitoring.
Ecology uses settlement funds to help reduce diesel pollution impacts and expand air monitoring in South Tacoma
Ecology expands air monitoring in East and South Tacoma, and undertakes other projects to help mitigate air pollution from truck traffic using Bridge Point Settlement funds.
No-till is a win-win-win for soil health, crop production, and clean water
No‑till farming — planting directly into last year’s crop residue — protects soil health, retains moisture, and keeps sediment out of the streams and rivers.
Ecology-funded wastewater treatment plant project earns national recognition
We joined Lummi Nation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Tribal Council members, and others to celebrate the Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements.
Your bathroom has secrets
In this interview, we answer questions about Washington's Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act - the state law reducing harmful chemicals in cosmetics.
Environmental studies for clean energy facilities underway
We are working on new environmental studies that evaluate the potential impacts of alternative jet fuel facilities and battery energy storage systems.
Ecology launches new shopping tool for safer products
Learn how Ecology's safer shopping webpage helps you find safer products with fewer toxic chemicals and make informed choices for your home and family.
Explosive wildfire activity spreads smoke across Washington
Smoke impacts are expected to become widespread across Washington this week.
