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Meaningful Momentum: CCA updates for March 2022
Stay up-to-date with what Ecology is doing to implement the landmark Climate Commitment Act in this new monthly blog series.
Walla Walla Water 2050 enters Phase Two
Both sides of the WA and OR border who call the Walla Walla watershed home are embarking on a new phase to bolster water supplies, now and in years to come.
March 9 public forum focuses on Skookumchuck Dam study
We are holding a public forum March 9 to share information about our Skookumchuck Dam study to evaluate if the structure could help reduce flood damage and improve aquatic habitat.
Tell us about your communities future clean water projects
We need local governments' and utilities' help to participate in the Clean Watersheds Needs survey this year.
Big improvements to Ecology apps make it easier to find toxics cleanup information
We've made big updates to our toxic cleanup site map tool. We also redesigned and expanded the cleanup site webpages, making it easier to get more info about individual cleanup sites.
Celebrate Read Across America Day with Director Watson
Join Laura Watson, director of the Department of Ecology, as she shares one of her favorite books – “1, 2, 3 Salish Sea” by Nikki McClure for Read Across America Day.
Fecal Matters: Saltwater State Park is Closed to Water Recreation, King County
Public Health Seattle & King County issued a closure at Saltwater State Park in King County.
Washington water outlook
Early March is when water supply managers start getting clarity on water supply conditions for the coming summer across the state.
Water Law 101 Episode 2
Hydrogeologist Mike Gallagher explains why the process of getting a water right can be so daunting to many applicants
The Climate Commitment Act: Washington’s path to carbon-neutrality by 2050
Curious about the Climate Commitment Act and what it means for the fight against climate change? Get an overview of this powerful legislation and what Ecology is doing to implement it.