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Cleanup process to move forward at Port of Seattle site on Duwamish Waterway
April 23, 2020 News release: We're taking public comments on a legal agreement with the Port of Seattle and Boeing for environmental studies and cleanup plans for the Terminal 115 Plant 1 site on the Duwamish River in Seattle.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/april-23-terminal-115-plant-1
Rainier Valley site’s redevelopment will include environmental cleanup
April 8, 2021 News release: Under a proposed cleanup plan, redevelopment in Seattle’s Rainier Valley work will include affordable housing and will incorporate environmental cleanup into construction.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/april-8-grand-street-commons-cleanup
Boeing Everett cleanup advancing to final stages
March 1, 2021 News release: We're taking comments on plans and earlier studies to guide the Boeing Everett Plant site's final cleanup of contaminated soil and groundwater.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/march-1-boeing-everett-cleanup
Burn ban lifted for Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties
January 15, 2019 News release: Burn ban lifted for Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties at noon Jan. 15.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/burn-ban-lifted-for-chelan-douglas-ferry-kittit
Four firms plan cleanup projects in Seattle’s Georgetown
September 26, 2017 News release:
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2017/sep-26-cleanup-projects-in-seattle-s-georgetown
New protections to reduce plastic and foam pollution from dock floats
December 13, 2023 News release: Starting in January 2024, floating plastic foam used to support floating docks and walkways must be fully encased in a durable shell.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/dec-13-new-protections-reduce-pollution-docks
Public invited to comment on regulatory actions addressing chemicals in consumer products
November 18, 2021 News release: Consumers use hundreds of items every day, and many contain hazardous chemicals. Ecology is seeking input to determine which potentially hazardous chemicals it should regulate in consumer products.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/nov-18-public-invited-to-comment-on-regulatory-act
Tukwila property owner penalized for oil spill to the Duwamish River
February 2, 2023 News release: Tukwila property owner penalized for oil spill to the Duwamish River
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/feb-2-john-roach-penalty
Public invited to June 3rd meeting about East Fork Lewis River water quality
May 27, 2019 News release: Ecology is inviting the public to participate in a town hall meeting about East Fork Lewis River water quality. The event will take place June 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the La Center Grange.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/may-28-east-fork-lewis-river-public-meeting
South Bend seafood processor fined $33,000 for water quality violations
July 26, 2023 News release: The Washington Department of Ecology is penalizing South Bend Products $33,000 for multiple water quality violations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/july-26-south-bend-seafoods-penalty
2019 data shows greenhouse gas emissions increased
December 28, 2022 News release: The latest data available in Washington’s inventory of greenhouse gas emissions shows statewide emissions rose in 2019, reaching their highest mark since 2007.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/dec-28-2019-state-ghg-inventory
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
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
Nisqually watershed plan earns state’s first approval under new water law
February 1, 2019 News release: A locally-developed plan to protect natural resources in the Nisqually River watershed is the first to gain approval under Washington’s streamflow restoration law, adopted last year in response to the State Supreme Court’s “Hirst” decision.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/feb-1-nisqually-watershed-plan
Ecology adopts regulations on toxic chemicals in consumer products
May 31, 2023 News release: The Washington Department of Ecology issued new regulations to reduce pollution from toxic chemicals in consumer products.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/may-31-new-safer-products-for-wa-regulation
Forecast looks at Columbia Basin water availability
June 2, 2021 News release: Every five years, Ecology’s Office of Columbia River looks forward 20 years to examine water supply & demands for communities, farms and fish.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/june-2-2021-supply-demand-forecast
State fines City of Everett after discharge of incompletely treated wastewater to Snohomish River
October 27, 2022 News release: After a malfunctioning pump at Everett’s wastewater treatment facility allowed 9.9 million gallons of partially treated wastewater to flow into the Snohomish River, Ecology has fined the city $13,000.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/oct-27-city-of-everett-penalty
Summer positions now open for the Washington Conservation Corps
April 11, 2023 News release: Young adults ages 18-25 can apply to the Washington Conservation Corps to spend a summer outdoors gaining experience in the environmental field.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/summer-positions-now-open-for-the-wcc
Ecology invites public comment on changes to some air quality permit fees
September 7, 2022 News release: Ecology is seeking public comment on a proposed rule for some air quality permit fees.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/sept-7-aq-permit-fees-public-comment
Ecology adopts changes to air quality permit fees
March 3, 2023 News release: Fees associated with some air quality permits issued by the Washington Department of Ecology will increase for the first time since 2012 under a new rule adopted today.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/march-3-changes-to-air-quality-permit-fees
Initial site survey work on Port Angeles dock, shoreline to begin late August
August 12, 2019 News release: Field survey work is taking place at the dock and shoreline area leased by Rayonier Advanced Materials in Port Angeles.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/port-angeles-work
Drought declaration lifted for Eastern Washington
July 19, 2022 News release: Unanticipated cool, wet weather in May and June prompted the Washington Department of Ecology to cancel the drought declaration for Central and Eastern Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/july-19-end-of-drought-2022
Growing Quincy data center seeks revised air permit
June 3, 2020 News release: As part of a planned expansion, Sabey Data Center Properties has applied to modify an existing air permit at its Intergate.Quincy facility.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/june-3-sabeycomment
Skagit landowners have new mitigation option for water
March 31, 2021 News release: Qualifying Skagit River Basin landowners can now apply for water access for new domestic water uses.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/skagit-water-option
Changes proposed to strengthen railroads’ oil spill response efforts
June 6, 2019 News release: Public comment for rulemaking to update railroad companies' oil spill contingency plans
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/june-6-railroad-oil-spill-response-efforts
Public input sought on environmental review for new Duwamish–Green river watershed plan
March 8, 2021 News release: A new plan for the Duwamish-Green watershed lays out priorities to protect fish habitat and ensuring sufficient water for rural residents. We're seeking public comments through April 8.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/mar-8-duwamish-green-watershed-sepa-comment-period
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
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
Public invited to comment on Ecology plan to clean up contaminated Georgetown site
January 13, 2022 News release: The property east of 4th Ave. is contaminated with chemicals suspected of causing cancer.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/jan-13-georgetown-cleanup-public-comment-period
Federal and state agencies seeking new board members to advise on Hanford nuclear cleanup
October 10, 2024 News release: The Hanford Advisory Board (HAB) is seeking new members to advise federal and state agencies on the ongoing nuclear cleanup of the Hanford Site in southeast Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/oct-10-2024-hab-member-recruitment
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
First cap-and-invest auction raised $299 million for climate response
March 28, 2023 News release: Washington's first cap-and-invest auction raises over $299 million for critical climate projects.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/march-28-revenue-raised-by-cap-and-invest-auction
11 consumer products to be studied for toxic chemicals
July 14, 2020 News release: Following a 2019 state law aimed at keeping toxic chemicals out of consumer products, the Washington Department of Ecology last week submitted its report to the Legislature that outlines 11 products that need further study and potential regulation.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/11-consumer-products-to-be-studied-for-toxic-chemi
Washington begins work to slash HFCs – climate change “super pollutants”
August 1, 2019 News release: We're working to reduce use of hydrofluorocarbons - climate change super pollutants.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/aug-1-washington-begins-work-to-slash-hfcs
Mukilteo company fined $70,500 for water quality violations
May 20, 2021 News release: We have fined Mukilteo aircraft parts maker Advanced Aero System $70,500 failing to ensure its industrial wastewater discharges met state pollution limits.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/may-20-advanced-aero-systems
Pair of sinkings, spill on Steamboat Slough lead to $70,000 fine for vessels’ owner
February 10, 2022 News release: In February 2020, a pair of sinkings led to a spill on Steamboat Slough.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/feb-10-sinkings-and-spill-on-steamboat-slough-lead
New analysis offers clearer picture of greenhouse gas emissions from Kalama methanol facility
September 2, 2020 News release: Ecology is releasing a second Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Kalama methanol facility.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/sept-2-new-analysis-offers-clearer-picture-of-gree
State adopts updated Colville River watershed plan
June 30, 2020 News release: A locally-developed watershed plan will protect rivers and streams in the Colville River watershed while securing water for future rural growth.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/june-30-wria-59-colville-streamflow-plan
Decades-long water dispute settled on Chamokane Creek
May 14, 2019 News release: Ecology, Spokane Tribe & federal government settlement on Chamokane Creek water mitigation
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/may-9-chamokane-creek-settlement
$2.2 million in grants awarded to improve water management and watershed restoration in the Walla Walla River Basin
June 29, 2023 News release: We are awarding $2.2 million in grant funding for watershed restoration and water management projects in the Walla Walla River Basin.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/june-29-water-management-grants-in-walla-walla
$2.2 million in grants awarded to improve water management and watershed restoration in the Walla Walla River Basin
June 29, 2023 News release: We are awarding $2.2 million in grant funding for watershed restoration and water management projects in the Walla Walla River Basin.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/june-29-water-management-grants-in-walla-walla-d6aec9105b52f49b93b3e53ec8138fe7
Planning for better water quality in Budd Inlet
June 8, 2022 News release: A new report from Ecology details the steps needed to protect Budd Inlet and provide relief to fish and wildlife, while also helping the inlet to meet state water quality standards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-8-budd-inlet-water-quality-plan
Statewide drought advisory issued for Washington
July 5, 2023 News release: The warmest May on record and an abnormally dry spring and early summer have prompted the Department of Ecology to issue a statewide drought advisory.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/5-july-statewide-drought-advisory-issued-for-washington
Washington seeks to link carbon market with California, Québec
November 2, 2023 News release: Director Laura Watson made a preliminary decision today to pursue linking Washington’s cap-and-invest program to carbon markets in California and Québec.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/nov-2-ecology-to-pursue-carbon-market-linkage
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
Summary of environmental penalties issued in the second quarter of 2019
August 26, 2019 News release: Summary of environmental penalties issued in the second quarter of 2019
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/environmental-penalties-2nd-quarter-2019
Washington state targets methane gas from landfills to help slow climate change
December 8, 2022 News release: Washington continues to focus on decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and is now working on a rule requiring some municipal solid waste landfills to reduce the amount of methane they emit.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/landfill-methane-rule
Ecology adds additional phone-in only hearing for Kalama methanol testimony
September 17, 2020 News release: New phone-in only hearing scheduled for Kalama second Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/phone-in-only-hearing-scheduled-for-kalama-second
Environmental penalties for second quarter of 2020
August 11, 2020 News release: The Washington Department of Ecology issued $360,700 in penalties of $1,000 or more from April through June 2020.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/aug-13-second-quarter-penalties-2020
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
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