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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.

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Regulations & Permits

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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.

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ROD ROD BENT 17-03 July 17 2018
A Report of Decision from the Benton County Water Conservancy Board
https://ecology.wa.gov/rod-rod-bent-17-03-july-17-2018
7Q10 for High Flows on the Columbia/Snake Rivers
Guidelines for arriving at 7Q10 for dissolved gas standards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/7q10forhighflows
2024WaterBankingProviso
2024 Water Banking Proviso
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-banking-proviso
StevensCountyWaterBankProposal
Summary of Water Bank Proposal put forth by Stevens County
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-bank-proposal-summary-stevens-county
Online tool: Water use reporting (login required)
Review your metering account and submit your metering data (log-in required).
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-use-reporting
Email list: Water resource updates, GovDelivery list
This is an email subscription list for updates about water resources and water availability in Washington state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/email-list-water-resource-updates-govdelivery-list
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 173-167 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
Certified water right examiner certification
We share information to help you gain or maintain your certified water right examiner certification.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/certified-water-right-examiner
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
Water rights and dam safety policies, procedures & guidance
Policies, procedures & guidance guide our water right and dam safety work
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/water-rights-dam-safety-policies-procedures-guidan
Water use compliance and enforcement
Enforcing water use laws reduces conflict among competing water users and protects the resource.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/water-use-compliance
Dam permits
Construction or reservoir permits may be required for your project.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/dam-safety-permit
Water metering reporting
You can report your water meter use data using our online reporting system.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/water-metering-reporting
Well construction notice of intent
Before you drill a well, you must submit a notice of intent to us 72 hours before drilling starts.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/well-construction-notice-of-intent
Well construction reporting & well report gateway
Resource protection well reports can be submitted online.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/well-construction-reporting
Water right permits
Use a pre-application request form before applying for a new or updated water right.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/water-right-permits
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