Regulations & Permits
Use this portal to filter and search for all of our regulatory information.
We oversee many state and federal laws designed to protect Washington's land, air, and water. See our laws, rules, & rulemaking page for more information about our current rules and rulemaking.
Sprague Lake Community Mtg
Sprague Lake Hydrology Analysis Community Kick-Off Meeting November 22, 2022
https://ecology.wa.gov/sprague-lake
Adopted rule language (WAC 173-219)
This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-219 Reclaimed Water
https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-219-01-23-18
2023 workshops about streamflow restoration competitive grants
This is the flyer for 2023 workshops about streamflow restoration competitive grants.
https://ecology.wa.gov/202310streamflowrestgrants
Columbia River water use compliance
Our watermaster investigates possible unauthorized use.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/water-use-compliance/columbia-river-water-use-compliance
Characterization of Stormwater Transport of Contaminants of Emerging Concern
We work with City of Tacoma to look for several contaminants of emerging concern in stormwater.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/stormwater-characterization
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
Dam operation & maintenance guidance
We provide guidance to assist dam owners with operations and maintenance.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dam-operation-maintenance-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
Metering technical information
Find out about meter types, technical requirements, vendors, and installers.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/metering
Water rights search guidance
Water right records can be searched on a map-based water right database.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-rights-search
Well construction & licensing system
Search for notices of intent, licensed drillers, or drilling companies.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/well-construction-licensing-system
Well report (log) viewer
Search for wells and view availabile well reports (logs).
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/well-report-gateway
Chapter 173-167 WAC Emergency Drought Funding (2021)
This is the emergency rulemaking page for Chapter 173-167 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-167-2021
Chapter 173-501 WAC
On May 27, 2020, Ecology adopted amendments to Chapter 173-501 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-501
Chapter 173-503A WAC
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-503A WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-503a-feb15
Chapter 173-525 WAC
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-525 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-525-mar05
Chapter 173-526 WAC
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-526 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-526-mar05
Chapter 173-167 WAC Emergency Drought Funding (2023)
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-167 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-167-2023
Chapter 173-167 WAC Emergency Drought Funding (2024)
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-167 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-167-2024-28119efcad412da8f533ebdc1470dba2
Chapter 173-167 WAC, Emergency Drought Funding (2025)
On April 8, 2025, Ecology adopted amendments to Chapter 173-167 WAC Emergency Drought Funding
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-167-2025
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