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Ecology provides the high-quality science that is the foundation of Washington state environmental policy. Our monitoring, assessment, and modeling services provide a data-rich understanding of our state’s land, air, and water. We provide access to that data through reports, databases, maps and user-friendly online tools.

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KeepingYourBeachClean

An infographic with tips on how to keep your beach clean.

https://ecology.wa.gov/beach-infographic-print-version

Best-Practices-Commingled-Recycling

Best management practices for commingled residential recycling

https://ecology.wa.gov/bestpracticescommingled

BAP Workshop 2019 booklet

Agenda, abstracts, and speaker bios for the 2019 workshop.

https://ecology.wa.gov/bap-workshop-2019-booklet

Maia Bellon EPA Public Hearing Sept 25 2019

This is the testimony that Director Bellon gave at the EPA public hearing on Sept. 25, 2019.

https://ecology.wa.gov/bellon-epa-public-hearing-sept-25-2019

Pierce County Comments Concerning the Update to Water Quality Policy 1-11

These are comments regarding bioassessment data in the Update to Water Quality Policy 1-11

https://ecology.wa.gov/bioassesscommentspierceco031717

August 18, 2021 Slides - Vessel Accident Module Updates

Presentation from August 18, 2021, webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/august-18-2021-slides-vessel-accident-module-updat

City and County letter identifying Timeline and Budget for TMDL implementation

TMDL budget and timeline for Whatcom County and Bellingham TMDL project

https://ecology.wa.gov/bellinghambudgettimelineltr

Bid Specifications Insert for 319 grant funded projects

Bid Specifications insert for Water Quality 319 grant funded projects

https://ecology.wa.gov/bid-specifications-insert-for-319-grant-funded-pro

Bed Specifications insert for Centennial grant funded projects

Bed Specifications insert for Water Quality Centennial grant funded projects

https://ecology.wa.gov/bid-specifications-insert-for-centennial-funded-pr

Bainbridge Island Approved SMP July 2014

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/bainbridge-island-approved-smp-july-2014

Bainbridge Island Ordinance 2014-04

Official action of the local jurisdiction adopting the State Approved SMP

https://ecology.wa.gov/bainbridge-island-ordinance-2014-04

Battle Ground Approved SMP December 2012

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/battle-ground-approved-smp-december-2012

Beaux Arts Village Approved SMP August 2014

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/beaux-arts-village-approved-smp-august-2014

Bellingham Approved SMP February 2013

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/bellingham-approved-smp-february-2013

Bellingham Development Regulation Table

Part of the Bellingham Approved SMP which lays out setbacks, buffers, and height restrictions for shoreline properties

https://ecology.wa.gov/bellingham-development-regulation-table

Bellingham Restoration Plan

This plan describes opportunities to restore ecological functions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/bellingham-restoration-plan

Benton City Approved SMP March 2015

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/benton-city-approved-smp-march-2015

Benton County Approved SMP February 2015

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/benton-county-approved-smp-february-2015

Bill Request Z-0445.2

Creating a dredge and fill permit program and providing authority for a fee structure to support the program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/bill-request-z-0445-2

BAP Meeting Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers from the Best Achievable Protection Meeting on Feb. 4, 2025

https://ecology.wa.gov/bap-meeting-questions-and-answers