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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.
2010 Triennial review 5-year plan
We reviewed all comments received during the comment period and developed a five-year plan
https://ecology.wa.gov/5yrtrireviewplanfinal082011-pdf
5-7-19DirectorBellonLettertoEPA
This letter expresses Ecology's concern over reconsidering Washington State's Water Quality Standards for Human Health Criteria
https://ecology.wa.gov/5-7-19directorbellonlettertoepa
Summarization notes Category 4B (Other Pollution Control Program) for PCB impaired waters
Follow up from March 30, 2017 Meeting discussing implementation of Human Health Criteria in the Water Quality Assessment Policy 1-11
https://ecology.wa.gov/4bpcbfinal
Ecology Water Quality Funded Activities Projects Final Report template
Ecology Water Quality Funded Activities Projects Final Report template
https://ecology.wa.gov/activities-projects-final-report-template
Addendum to Informal Draft Language
This addendum goes with the draft rule language for the informal comment period.
https://ecology.wa.gov/addendum-to-informal-draft-language
Adopted Rule Language (WAC 173-201A) 12/30/19
This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-201A Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington
https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-201a-12-30-19
401 Certification - Wynoochee
The 401 certification document for Wynoochee
https://ecology.wa.gov/401-certification-wynoochee
Adopted Rule Language (WAC 173-224) 06/22/21
This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-224 Water Quality Permit Fees
https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-224-06-22-21
Adopted rule language (WAC 173-201A) 09/17/21
This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-201A Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington
https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-201a-09-17-21
Adopted rule language (WAC 173-201A) 03/22/22
This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-201A Water Quality Standards
https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-201a-03-22-22
ACF wheel washing
Letter showing ACF wheel washing functional equivalence.
https://ecology.wa.gov/acfwestwheelwashfeaenclosure
Adopted Rule language (WAC 173-201A) 1/23/19
This is the adopted rule language for Chapter 173-201A WAC (recreation use criteria).
https://ecology.wa.gov/ots-adopted-rule-language
Shoreline Posting Template for Noxious Weeds
Post this sign when treating for noxious weeds.
https://ecology.wa.gov/2shorelinepostingtemplatesnoxweed
Shoreline Posting Template for Noxious Weeds in Spanish
Use these Spanish signs when treating for noxious weeds.
https://ecology.wa.gov/2shorelinepostingtemplatesnoxweed_spanish
Adopted rule language (WAC 173-201A) 08/01/16
This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-201A Water quality standards for surface waters of the state of Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-201a-08-01-16
Appendix A: Response to Comments for Permit Effective August 1, 2013 (August 1, 2012) Part IV Addendum
Addendum to Part IV - Response to Comments on the Phase I Annual Report Questions for Cities and Counties
https://ecology.wa.gov/addendumtophaseivrtc
Adopted rule language (WAC 173-201A) 12/18/23
This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-201A Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington
https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-201a-12-18-23
Adopted rule language (WAC 173-201A) 08/14/24
This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-201 Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington
https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-201a-08-14-24
ACO StormBrixx approval letter
ACO StormBrixx Geocellular system is approved for stormwater detention storage.
https://ecology.wa.gov/aco-stormbrixx-approval-letter
Adopted Rule Language (WAC 173-201A) 11/14/24
This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-201A Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington
https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-201a-11-14-24
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