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Better protections proposed for salmon spawning and habitat
October 19, 2021 News release:
Proposed updates will help ensure salmon have enough oxygen and a healthy habitat for spawning.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/oct-19-salmon-spawning-rule
Washington state issues enforcement order against US Army over Yakima Training Center contamination
February 1, 2023 News release:
With contamination threatening drinking water near the training center, Ecology's order requires the Army to address the environmental threat in line with state and federal standards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/yakima-training-center-enforcement-order
Achilles penalized for two spills that impacted wildlife
June 18, 2020 News release:
Achilles penalized for two spills
Negligence a factor in 2018 spills at Everett facility
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/achilles-penalized-for-two-spills-that-impacted-wi
The Home Depot penalized $1.6 million for selling restricted hydrofluorocarbon products
June 27, 2024 News release:
The Home Depot was penalized $1.6 million for selling prohibited hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) products. HFCs are powerful greenhouse gases that do far more damage than carbon dioxide.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-27-home-depot-penalty
Most EPS foam containers banned from sale and distribution in WA starting June 1
May 29, 2024 News release:
Beginning June 1, it will be illegal to sell or distribute expanded polystyrene foam coolers, plates, bowls, cups, trays and clamshell containers in Washington
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/may-29-eps-foam-clamshell-containers-plates-bowls-cups-trays-and-coolers-are-banned-for-sale
Sewage treatment violations lead to order and fine for King County
February 3, 2021 News release:
Ecology is taking enforcement action at two King County wastewater treatment plants
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/feb-3-king-county-wastewater-treatment-plant-enfor
Environmental penalties issued for the fourth quarter of 2023
August 19, 2024 News release:
Ecology issued $1,109,200 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/aug-19-penalty-summary-for-quarter-4-2023
Environmental penalties issued for the first quarter of 2022
May 11, 2022 News release:
Summary of penalties issued from January through March 2022.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/first-quarter-penalties-2022
Environmental penalties issued for first half of 2024
October 14, 2024 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology issued $1,951,369 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Jan. 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/oct-14-environmental-penalties-issued-for-first-half-of-2024
Seattle and King County fined for sewer overflow violations
January 11, 2023 News release:
Ecology and EPA are jointly issuing fines to Seattle and King County for violations of their federal consent decrees and state permits regulating combined sewer overflows from Seattle sewer systems.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/jan-11-seattle-and-king-co-fine-for-sewer-overflow
Seattle and King County fined for sewer overflow violations
December 18, 2020 News release:
We and EPA are fining King County $14,000 and Seattle $32,500 for violations of their combined sewer overflow consent decrees
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/dec-18-king-county-and-seattle-cso
Environmental penalties issued for the 3rd quarter of 2021
November 16, 2021 News release:
Environmental penalties issued for the 3rd quarter of 2021.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/nov-16-3rd-quarter-environmental-penalties
Damage to wetlands in Grant County results in $267,540 fine
February 10, 2023 News release:
Ecology has fined the owners of King Ranch for damaging at least 23 alkali wetlands located in Grant County.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/feb-10-wetlands-in-grant-county
Midway Sewer District fined for September sewage spill
April 28, 2021 News release:
We have fined the Midway Sewer District $21,000 for allowing raw sewage to flow into McSorley Creek in September 2020.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/april-28-midway-sewer-district-penalty
Vancouver fined $60,000 for spilling sewage into Columbia River
January 4, 2019 News release:
We have fined the city of Vancouver $60,000 for spilling nearly 600,000 gallons of raw or partially treated sewage into the Columbia River in 2017
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/jan-4-vancouver
Pullman business penalized for oil spill to the South Fork Palouse River
June 29, 2023 News release:
Pullman business Four Star Supply penalized for oil spill to the South Fork Palouse River
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/four-star-penalty-for-oil-spill-to-south-fork-palouse-river
Pullman business penalized for oil spill to the South Fork Palouse River
June 29, 2023 News release:
Four Star Supply penalized for spilling oil to the South Fork Palouse River
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/june-29-four-star-penalty-for-oil-spill-to-south-fork-palouse-river
State fines Community Transit and its contractor $10,000 each for water quality permit violations
August 15, 2023 News release:
Ecology fines Community Transit and its contractor $10,000 each for water quality permit violations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/community-transit-ca-carey-penalty
Settlement reached to ensure access to critical Hanford Site data
September 14, 2023 News release:
The Washington state Department of Ecology will regain direct access to critical federal data about the Hanford Site following a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/sept-14-settlement-reached-to-ensure-access-to-critical-hanford-site-data
West Plains residents to receive no-cost drinking water sampling for PFAS
February 21, 2024 News release:
Drinking water testing for PFAS will soon be available to about 300 private and shared wells in the northeast West Plains area at no cost to residents.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/feb-21-west-plains-sampling-for-pfas
Ecology and Portland-based contractor settle penalty for water quality violations
December 12, 2022 News release:
Ecology has reached a settlement agreement with Portland-based 1108 South Hillhurst Subdivision LLC for a $135,000 penalty issued for multiple water quality violations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/dec-12-vista-ridge-pud-penalty-settlement
Pasco auto body shop fined $22,000 for air quality violations
November 10, 2022 News release:
Barajas Auto Body has been fined $22,000 for operating without a required air quality permit and releasing air pollution from their paint booth and spray-in bed liner booth.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/nov-10-barajas-penalty
Electron Hydro settles penalty for water quality violations in Puyallup River
November 8, 2022 News release:
Electron Hydro LLC will pay a reduced penalty and contribute to a water quality and fish habitat improvement project under a settlement agreement with Ecology.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/nov-8-electron-dam-settlement
King County fined for sewer overflow violations
November 6, 2019 News release:
King County will pay $105,500 to Ecology and EPA for violating conditions of its state water quality permit that regulate combined sewer overflows from parts of the county’s sewer collection system.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/nov-6-king-county-sewer-overflow-violations
Contractor settles penalty for Lacey water quality violations
October 6, 2022 News release:
Milestone LLC will pay a reduced penalty, provide additional employee training, and contribute to a water quality improvement project under a settlement agreement with Ecology.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/oct-6-milestone-penalty-settlement
Statement from Ecology director about EPA’s proposed Clean Water Act rule
October 21, 2019 News release:
Director Bellon's formal objections to EPA's proposed changes to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/director-bellon-statement-on-epa-401-proposed-chan
Fertilizer maker fined $25,500 for air quality violations
June 21, 2021 News release:
Fertilizer maker Pacific Northwest Solutions Of Pasco was fined $25,500 for air quality violations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/jun-21-fertilizer-maker-fined-25-500-for-air-qual
Highway contractors fined for stormwater violations
June 17, 2021 News release:
Two highway contractors are fined for releasing muddy wastewater to the Cle Elum River and other violations on numerous occasions. The river supports migrating and spawning sockeye salmon.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/june-17-kuney-klb-penalties
Ecology penalizing seafood processor for fuel spill after vessel fire in Tacoma
January 19, 2023 News release:
Trident Seafoods penalized $25,000 for spill from Aleutian Falcon.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/aleutian-falcon-penalty
Fishing vessel owner fined for 2018 spill
April 30, 2020 News release:
Phoenix Processors fined for 2018 spill Fishing Vessel Excellence
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/april-30-fishing-vessel-owner-fined-for-2018-spill
Ecology sees increase in illegal dumping amid COVID-19
April 27, 2020 News release:
Ecology sees increase in illegal dumping amid COVID-19
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/ecology-sees-increase-in-illegal-dumping-amid-covi
Port Townsend mill fined $27,000 for water quality violations
May 17, 2022 News release:
Repeated water quality violations at the Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC) mill in Port Townsend led to a $27,000 penalty from the Washington Department of Ecology.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/may-17-ptpc-fined-for-water-quality-violations
Intalco agrees to install new sulfur dioxide controls
May 8, 2019 News release:
Alcoa Intalco Works, Washington’s only operating aluminum smelter, plans to install new pollution control equipment in order to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/may-8-intalco-agrees-to-install-new-pollution-cont
Ecology objects to EPA’s attempt to roll back clean water rule in Washington
April 10, 2019 News release:
Ecology is notifying the public that EPA is proposing to reverse the clean water rules in Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/april-10-ecology-objects-to-epa-s-attempt-to-rollb
Clark County contractor penalized for discharging sediment into creek, wetlands
March 22, 2022 News release:
Rotschy Inc. penalized for discharging sediment into creek, wetlands
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/march-22-rotschy-penalty
Lacey contractor fined $72,000 for multiple water quality violations
January 25, 2022 News release:
Ecology is penalizing Milestone Companies $72,000 for multiple water quality violations during yearlong construction activities at the Woodbrook Townhomes project in Lacey.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/jan-25-woodbrook-townhomes-penalty
New report and dashboard show Climate Commitment Act investments
November 27, 2024 News release:
See exactly how Climate Commitment Act funds have been spent on transit, wildfire preparedness, clean energy and more.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/nov-27-cca-investments
Whatcom County farm fined second time for illegal water use
October 17, 2024 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology issued a $20,000 fine to RAN General Partnership and its owner Rick Alamwala for illegal irrigation.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/oct-16-water-right-penalty
Industrial painting company fined $49,000 for hazardous waste violations at Kelso, Longview facilities
August 21, 2024 News release:
Industrial painting company fined $49,000 for hazardous waste violations at Kelso, Longview facilities
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/aug-21-steel-painter-penalty
Waste disposal company penalized $25,000 for improperly managing dangerous waste
January 9, 2024 News release:
Ecology issued a $25,000 penalty to Burlington Environmental-Washougal for failure to comply with Washington's dangerous waste regulations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/jan-9-clark-county-dangerous-waste-penalty
Seattle metal recycler fined $98,000 for pollution discharges to Duwamish River
February 13, 2019 News release:
We fined a Seattle metal recycler on the Duwamish River for discharging excessive pollutant levels into the waterway over the past two years.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/feb-13-seattle-iron-penalty
Industrial site in Whatcom County penalized $900,000 for dangerous waste violations
December 5, 2023 News release:
Ecology is issuing a $900,000 penalty to Treoil for failure to comply with Washington’s dangerous waste laws.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/dec-5-treoil-dangerous-waste-penalty
Seattle and King County penalized for sewer overflow violations
December 12, 2024 News release:
Ecology and EPA are issuing joint penalties to Seattle and King County for sewer overflow violations
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/dec-12-seattle-and-king-county-penalized-for-sewer-overflow-violations
Environmental penalties issued for the third quarter of 2023
January 26, 2024 News release:
Ecology issued $138,800 in penalties of $1,000 or more from July 1 – Sept. 30, 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/jan-25-third-quarter-2023-penalties
Environmental penalties issued for the fourth quarter of 2024
May 1, 2025 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology issued $535,125 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/may-1-fourth-quarter-penalties
Bellevue developer fined $280,000 for multiple dangerous waste violations at downtown site
September 21, 2021 News release:
The Department of Ecology has fined Bellevue Investors I LLC $280,000 for illegally sending soil contaminated with dry cleaning solvent to solid waste landfills.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/sept-21-bellevue-developer-fined-280-000-for-mult
Shoreline penalty resolved on Palmer Lake
August 12, 2019 News release:
Shoreline penalty settlement on Palmer Lake in Okanogan County
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/aug-12-newmarch-settlement
Public invited to comment on state draft commercial fish net pen guidance
June 1, 2021 News release:
State agencies are releasing a draft marine net pen guidance for public review.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/june-1-net-pen-guidance
Olympia Brewery owner billed for State expenses for spill into Capitol Lake
February 11, 2021 News release:
Olympia Brewery owner penalized and will pay response costs for spill into Capitol Lake
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/feb-11-olympia-brewery-spill-to-capitol-lake
Ecology director pushes for Hanford funding in D.C. visit
March 21, 2022 News release:
Ecology Director Laura Watson visited Washington, D.C., in March to push for Hanford cleanup funding.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/march-21-ecology-director-pushes-for-hanford-fundi
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