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Cleanup proposed at former oil terminal on Salmon Bay
July 20, 2020 News release:
We’re taking public comments on plans to complete cleanup work where re-development is planned at the former Time Oil bulk terminal near Salmon Bay in Seattle.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/july-20-time-oil-salmon-bay
Soil cleanup planned for Duwamish shoreline site
June 14, 2019 News release:
The owner of an industrial site along Seattle's Duwamish Waterway has agreed to clean a portion the site and prepare for a future final cleanup of the rest.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/june-14-snopack-site-cleanup
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
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
Report outlines plan to reduce bacteria levels in Yakima-area creeks
October 13, 2020 News release:
Strategies to address fecal bacteria in Cowiche Creek, Wide Hollow Creek and the Moxee Drain watersheds are outlined in a draft technical report that’s now available for review and comment.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/oct-13-mid-yakima-bacteria-tmdl
Water restrictions coming for Touchet River irrigators
July 31, 2020 News release:
Many irrigators in the Touchet River basin will have to curb consumption this summer to save water for fish and other uses.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/touchet-river-water-restrictions
Irrigators in Little Spokane River watershed will likely see water restrictions this summer
August 5, 2019 News release:
Some water users in the Little Spokane River basin will have to curb their consumption if lower water levels persist this season.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/aug-5-little-spokane-river-water-restrictions-poss
Ecology and Auburn wood finisher settle $20,000 penalty
June 20, 2019 News release:
Numatic Finishing of Auburn will pay $5,000 to settle its appeal of our $20,000 hazardous waste penalty from 2018, with $15,000 dismissed after two years if there are no more violations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/june-20-numatic-finishing-settlement
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
Environmental review halted after applicant cancels renewable fuels project in Ferndale
January 21, 2020 News release:
We and Whatcom County are halting our joint environmental review of the proposed Green Apple renewable fuel facility near Ferndale. The company has announced it no longer plans to proceed with the project.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/jan-21-21-green-apple-cancellation
Ecology begins planning for future water use in Nooksack watershed
February 5, 2019 News release:
Ecology begins rulemaking process for future water use in Nooksack watershed
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/planning-future-nooksack-water-use
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
Lakehaven Water and Sewer District settles penalty for sewage spills
July 11, 2024 News release:
The Lakehaven Water and Sewer District has paid $40,000 to resolve violations of its water quality permit as part of a settlement agreement with Ecology.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/july-11-lakehaven-water-and-sewer-district-settlement
Asphalt manufacturer and distributor penalized $27,000 for violating dangerous waste regulations
April 4, 2024 News release:
Ecology is issuing a $27,000 penalty to an asphalt company for not properly managing their dangerous waste.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/apr-4-asphalt-toxic-waste-penalty
What’s in your backyard? Public invited to test soil samples for toxics
April 16, 2025 News release:
Two upcoming soil testing events hosted by the Washington Department of Ecology will allow residents to check whether soils in their yards have traces of historic chemical contamination.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/april-16-soil-testing
Proposal to apply biosolids at five Lewis County sites now open to public review
October 14, 2020 News release:
Fire Mountain Farms biosolids comment period
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/oct-14-fire-mountain-farms-biosolids-comment-peri
Ecology tracking Hanford waste tank leak
April 29, 2021 News release:
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Thursday an underground radioactive and dangerous chemical waste storage tank at the Hanford Site in Southeast Washington is leaking.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/ecology-tracking-hanford-waste-tank-leak
Public input sought on environmental reviews for two new watershed plans in Pierce and King counties
April 29, 2021 News release:
Ecology completed its environmental review of new watershed plans for the Puyallup-White and Chambers-Clover river drainage basins, and is seeking public comments through May 23.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/seeking-comment-on-environmental-reviews-for-water
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
Rising temperatures will shift timing of water availability, amplifying vulnerabilities in Columbia River Basin over next 20 years
August 1, 2022 News release:
Anticipated future shifts in water supply and water demands will combine to create potential vulnerabilities related to water availability across many areas of eastern Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/aug-1-2022-columbia-river-basin-outlook
Washington’s new litter prevention campaign asks drivers to secure their vehicle loads
May 24, 2021 News release:
The We Keep Washington Litter Free litter campaign launches May 24 and initially focuses on promoting secured vehicle loads to reduce road litter and increase safety.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/we-keep-wa-litter-free
Después de éxitos de restauración, Ecología propone reglamentos específicos del sitio para el río Chelan
March 24, 2021 News release:
El distrito de servicios públicos del condado de Chelan peticiona cambios después de que el salmón regresa al río.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/march-25-spanish
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
Industrial sites have new requirements to protect water quality
December 2, 2024 News release:
Ecology has issued the updated Industrial Stormwater General permit for nearly 1,200 facilities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/dec-2-industrial-stormwater-permit
California, Québec and Washington agree to explore linkage
March 20, 2024 News release:
California, Québec and Washington officially express interest in the potential formation of a shared carbon market between the three jurisdictions.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/mar-20-shared-carbon-market
Ecology penalizing barge owner $38,500 for fuel spill into Salish Sea
December 14, 2022 News release:
Olympia Tug & Barge, Centerline Logistics is being penalized $38,500 for a spill to the Salish Sea.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/olympia-tug-barge-penalty
Ecology applauds EPA effort to add Bradford Island to “Superfund” list
September 8, 2021 News release:
The EPA proposed adding Bradford Island at Bonneville Dam to the National Priorities List, better known as the Superfund cleanup list.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/bradford-island
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
Statement from Ecology Director Laura Watson on federal rule undermining Washington’s water quality
June 1, 2020 News release:
Ecology Director Laura Watson's comments on new federal Clean Water Act Section 401 rule.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/june-1-statement-from-ecology-director-on-federal
Coleman Oil settles fine for oil spill to Columbia River in Wenatchee
June 28, 2019 News release:
Coleman Oil settles fine for oil spill to Columbia River in Wenatchee
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/coleman-oil-settles-fine-for-oil-spill-to-columbia
Oil spill equipment exercise in Grays Harbor
June 22, 2022 News release:
The Washington Dept. of Ecology, Port of Grays Harbor, Washington State Maritime Cooperative, and the National Response Corporation will hold an oil spill equipment exercise in Hoquiam on June 23.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-22-oil-spill-equipment-exercise-in-grays-harb
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
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
Wood stove turn-in event announced for Kettle Falls
April 11, 2022 News release:
To help reduce air pollution in the Colville River Valley, the Department of Ecology is offering $300 for old wood stoves at a turn-in event.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/april-11-kettle-falls-wood-stove-turn-in
Oil spill equipment exercise near Seattle waterfront
April 11, 2022 News release:
The Washington Dept. of Ecology, Kinder Morgan, and NRC will hold an oil spill equipment exercise near the Seattle waterfront on Tuesday, April 12.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/april-11-oil-spill-equipment-exercise-near-seattle
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
Skagit Valley Farm receives $267,000 penalty for irrigating 348 acres without a water right
April 5, 2022 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology has issued a $267,000 penalty to Skagit Valley Farm for irrigating 348 acres of vegetable crops in the lower Skagit and Samish watersheds without water rights.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/april-5-skagit-valley-farm-receives-267-000-penalt
Longview paper mill fined $68,000 for water quality violations
February 16, 2022 News release:
Repeated water quality violations at the North Pacific Paper Company LLC (NORPAC) mill in Longview led to a $68,000 penalty from the Washington Department of Ecology.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/feb-16-norpac-penalty
Ilwaco seafood processor fined for repeated water quality violations
February 1, 2022 News release:
Ecology has fined Safe Coast Seafoods $69,348 for ongoing water quality violations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/feb-1-safe-coast-seafoods-penalty
New testing methods better protect against waterborne disease
January 24, 2019 News release:
New methods to test for waterborne disease in state waters will better protect people during recreational activities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/updates-to-recreational-use-water-quality-testing
Puyallup construction material company fined for waste violations
July 13, 2023 News release:
Carlisle Construction Materials was fined $40,000 by Ecology for failing to properly designate its hazardous waste for several years
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/july-13-ccm-penalty
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center penalized $21,000 for dangerous waste violations
October 31, 2023 News release:
Ecology is penalizing PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center $21,000 for repeated violations of the state’s dangerous waste laws.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/oct-31-peacehealth-st-joseph-dangerous-waste-penalty
New grants will help Washington landfills reduce methane emissions
August 6, 2024 News release:
Ecology is award $15 million in grants from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act to help cut climate-warming methane escaping from municipal solid waste landfills.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/ecology-opens-landfill-methane-grants
Ecology proposes rulemaking on electricity markets
June 28, 2024 News release:
The Department of Ecology has proposed rule changes to ensure that greenhouse gas emissions from centralized electricity market imports are accounted for under the Climate Commitment Act.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-28-electricity-markets-rule-proposal
Ecology releases final environmental review of proposal to rebuild Eightmile Lake Dam
June 21, 2024 News release:
Ecology has issued the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the rebuild and restoration of Eightmile Dam, a 95-year-old dam located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area west of Leavenworth.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-21-eightmile-lake-dam-feis
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
Draft plan released to restore Chehalis River basin habitat
November 17, 2019 News release:
Public invited to weigh in on proposed Chehalis basin aquatic species restoration plan
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/nov-15-draft-chehalis-basin-asrp
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
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