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.
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
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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