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New rulemaking aims to reduce “forever chemicals” in consumer products
As part of our ongoing effort to reduce exposure to PFAS in consumer products, we’re conducting a new rulemaking under the Safer Products for Washington law.
Cleaning up remaining contamination at the Unocal Edmonds site
Comment on the study outlining cleanup options for the remaining contamination at the Unocal Edmonds cleanup site
Investigating the French Creek orange water mystery
For the past few summers, neighbors along French Creek in Snohomish County have been noticing an unusual orange hue in the stream. Here’s what we found in our investigation.
Behind the scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program
In this edition of our Behind the Scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program series, we sat down with Jeffery Lyon, our Nuclear Waste Program Specialist.
Washington Conservation Corps taps Rebecca Benjamin as new director
We are excited to announce that Rebecca Benjamin has been named as the new director for our Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) program.
Ecology grants expand charging networks and increase zero-emission vehicles
Ecology Volkswagen enforcement action grants help to expand Level 2 charging plugs and increase zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles across Washington.
Expanding air monitoring for the 2024 wildfire season
Ecology is expanding air monitoring across the state in response to wildfire smoke.
Projects for communities, by communities — launching the air quality community grant program
We are launching the Air Quality Community Grant Program and inviting organizations from 16 overburdened communities across Washington to apply for grants that improve local air quality.
Science leads to safer school supplies
Our product studies scientists regularly test children’s and consumer products to uncover hidden toxics and help keep these chemicals out of our homes and the environment.
Salmon restoration project helps strengthen sockeye population in the Yakima Basin
The Yakima Basin Integrated Plan celebrated completion of its largest undertaking, the Cle Elum juvenile fish passage facility, which will improve access to 30 miles of river habitat.