Aquatic weed control technical assistance
We provide advice on identifying, monitoring, and managing invasive freshwater aquatic plants.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Aquatic-weed-control-technical-assistance
Best Achievable Protection for spill response
Best Achievable Protection (BAP) is training, operations, and technologies for successful responses.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/Best-Achievable-Protection
Dam construction & modification guidance
We provide guidance and technical notes for dam construction and modification.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Dam-construction-modification-guidance
Buying green - sustainable purchasing
Guidance for state agencies, local governments and businesses on how to buy green products.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Green-purchasing
Frequently flooded areas: Critical Areas Ordinance
Frequently flooded areas are covered by Critical Areas Ordinances promoting safety from floods.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Guidance-for-floodplains-Critical-Areas-Ordinanc
Cannabis licensing and the environment
Environmental permits may be required for marijuana growers and processors.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Guidance-for-cannabis-businesses
Metering technical information
Find out about meter types, technical requirements, vendors, and installers.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Metering
Moderate risk waste facility guidance
Regulatory information and guidance for county moderate risk waste facilities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Moderate-risk-waste-facility-guidance
Municipal water law
We help regulate municipal water suppliers to ensure a safe and reliable drinking water supply.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Municipal-Water-Law
State-approved contingency plan holders
We review and approve oil spill contingency plans for facilities, pipelines, vessels, and railroads.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/Approved-contingency-plan-holders
Financial responsibility for oil spills
Tank vessels are required to have financial responsibility to pay for costs & damages from spills.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Financial-responsibility-for-oil-spills
Learning from incidents and spills
We learn from incidents and spills through investigations and share what we learn with others.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Learning-from-incidents-and-spills
EPA guidance on managing moderate risk waste
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulatory guidance on common moderate risk waste topics.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Managing-moderate-risk-waste-guidance
Primary response contractors for spill cleanup
We approve primary response contractors to allow them to be cited in industry oil plans.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/Primary-response-contractors
Bunkering requirements for ships
Learn about best practices and rules that promote safe, spill-free fuel loading in Washington waters.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Requirements-for-bunkering
Shoreline Master Programs Handbook
The Handbook helps local governments update their shoreline master programs.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Shoreline-Master-Plan-handbook
Stormwater permittee guidance & resources
Resources for general permit application, reporting on monitoring, and technical requirements.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources
Terrestrial Ecological Evaluations
Terrestrial Ecological Evaluations (TEEs) identify and protect native plants and animals at sites.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Terrestrial-ecological-evaluation