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Ecology Awards program provides money to schools for compliance with new laws
November 24, 2021 News release:
The Waste Not Washington Awards program offers schools up to $5,000 to pay for compliance with new waste reduction laws.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/2022-school-awards-deadline-extended
Ecology issues water quality certification for proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Project
May 22, 2023 News release:
Ecology issued the certification with conditions so that the project would meet state water quality requirements. This is just one of many approvals needed before the project can be built.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/may-22-goldendale-project-water-quality-certificat
Settlement reached in appeal of Hanford Site leaking tanks Agreed Order
May 10, 2023 News release:
Work to respond to actively leaking tanks and future tank leaks at the Hanford Site will continue to proceed as planned following a settlement agreement filed with Washington’s Pollution Control Hearings Board today.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/may-10-hanford-leaking-tanks-agreed-order-appeal-s
Ecology announces action plan for addressing PFAS
November 3, 2021 News release:
Ecology is rolling out its new PFAS Chemical Action Plan, a thoroughly researched set of recommendations intended to reduce uses and releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/nov-2-ecology-announces-action-plan-for-addressing
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
Grants awarded for Washington’s first electric fire engines
April 27, 2023 News release:
Washington will receive the state’s first electric fire engines in 2026. Ecology has given $1.18 M to Bellevue and Redmond through our VW and Clean Diesel grant programs.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/april-27-grants-awarded-for-washington-s-first-ele
New Ecology rule updates dangerous waste regulations
October 1, 2020 News release:
Washington has updated regulations preventing dangerous wastes from making their way into the environment.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/oct-1-new-ecology-rule-updates-dangerous-waste-reg
EPA approves Lower White River water cleanup plan
March 2, 2023 News release:
Ecology recently received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a water quality cleanup plan for the Lower White River.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/march-2-epa-approves-lower-white-river-tmdl
EPA water standards create uncertainty for rule to reduce PCBs discharged into Spokane River
June 10, 2020 News release:
EPA roll back of water quality standards creates uncertainty for rule to reduce PCBs discharged into Spokane River. Instead Ecology seeks early feedback on preliminary plans.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/june-10-spokane-river-preliminary-draft
Stronger protections for Puget Sound in final permits for Atlantic salmon farms
July 11, 2019 News release:
Final water quality permits for Atlantic salmon farming in Puget Sound
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/july-11-strong-protections-for-puget-sound
New agreement broadens cleanup process at Boeing site on Duwamish
May 22, 2019 News release:
The Boeing Company will continue cleanup work - begun under Ecology's Voluntary Cleanup Program - and expand studies of contaminated areas at its Developmental Center on the Duwamish Waterway under a proposed cleanup agreement with Ecology.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/may-22-boeing-developmental-center
Inslee declares drought emergency for Okanogan, Methow and Upper Yakima
April 4, 2019 News release:
Water supply shortages are projected in the Methow, Okanogan, Upper Yakima basins, prompting Gov. Jay Inslee to declare a drought emergency in those watersheds.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/drought-emergency-for-okanogan-and-methow
Comments sought on a program to reduce nitrate levels in Lower Yakima Valley wells
February 25, 2019 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology is opening a comment period, and jointly hosting a public hearing with Yakima County, on a proposed program to address nitrates in drinking water in the Lower Yakima Valley.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/lower-yakima-valley-groundwater-management-area
Recurring violations lead to dangerous waste fine for Tukwila business
February 7, 2019 News release:
After repeatedly finding improper management of dangerous wastes at an aircraft parts manufacturer in Tukwila, we have fined the company $17,000.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/feb-7-fatigue-technology-fine
More than $300 million awarded to support clean water projects
June 21, 2023 News release:
More than 125 clean water projects across Washington will receive $314 million in grants and loans from Ecology.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/june-21-more-than-300-million-awarded
New status, protections proposed for Soap Lake and the Cascade, Green and Napeequa rivers
July 18, 2023 News release:
Proposal to name Soap Lake and the Cascade, Green, and Napeequa rivers Outstanding Resource Waters.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/july-18-proposed-protection-for-outstanding-resource-waters
State and EPA ready grants to restore salmon habitat, improve water quality near Puget Sound
November 14, 2023 News release:
EPA has awarded Ecology up to $30 million to boost the health of Puget Sound rivers and streams.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/nov-14-state-and-epa-ready-grants-to-restore-salmon-habitat-improve-water-quality-near-puget-sou
Lewis County landowner penalized $168,000 for stormwater pollution
November 16, 2023 News release:
Ecology is penalizing a landowner in Lewis County $168,000 for repeated water quality violations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/nov-16-lewis-county-landowner-penalty
Seattle shipyard penalized $112,000 for water quality violations
December 17, 2024 News release:
Ecology is issuing a $112,000 penalty to Northlake Shipyard in Seattle for failing to protect water quality, including polluting Lake Union and mishandling toxic chemicals.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/dec-17-seattle-shipyard-penalized-112-000-for-water-quality-violations
Washington aces first Climate Commitment Act compliance test
November 15, 2024 News release:
Climate Commitment Act businesses had to turn in emissions allowances for the first time in November. 99.9% were submitted-- a strong start to achieving the policy’s greenhouse gas limits.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/nov-15-washington-aces-first-climate-commitment-act-compliance-event
Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer takes seat on Chehalis Basin Board
August 5, 2024 News release:
Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer takes seat on Chehalis Basin Board
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/aug-5-scott-brummer-named-to-chehalis-basin-board
More than $3 billion approved for Hanford Site cleanup – a new record
March 11, 2024 News release:
On Saturday, March 9, President Joe Biden signed a historic budget for Hanford Site cleanup work.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/mar-11-more-than-3-billion-approved-for-hanford-site-cleanup-a-new-record
Ecology proposes new and updated limits for toxics in water
February 22, 2024 News release:
We are proposing a major update to the state’s aquatic life toxics criteria
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/feb-14-aquatic-toxics-criteria
Proposed changes to state’s water quality permit fees provide options for businesses, update costs
March 27, 2025 News release:
We're proposing updates to the fees for our water quality permits. These permits help protect rivers, lakes, and marine water from pollution.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/march-27-water-quality-permit-fees
Listo para revisión: Permiso de agua limpia actualizado para el corral de engorde a gran escala Simplot Feeders
April 10, 2025 News release:
El Departamento de Ecología desea escuchar los comentarios del público acerca de un permiso de agua limpia actualizado para Simplot Feeders.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/abril-10-listo-para-revision-simplot-feeders
Stage 1 burn ban for Methow Valley, Chelan and Douglas counties; extended in Kittitas and Klickitat
December 6, 2019 News release:
Stage 1 burn ban called for Methow Valley, Chelan and Douglas; ban extended in Kittitas and Klickitat
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/dec-6-stage-1-burn-ban-called-for-methow-valley-c
New rules cut the use of climate change “super pollutants”
December 14, 2020 News release:
Ecology adopts final rules to guide phase-out of hydrofluorcarbons, or HFCs, which are potent climate change chemicals.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/dec-14-new-rules-cut-the-use-of-climate-change-sup
Stage 1 burn ban called for Kittitas and Klickitat counties
December 4, 2019 News release:
Stage 1 burn ban called for Kittitas and Klickitat counties
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/dec-4-stage-1-burn-ban-called-for-kittitas-and-kli
Stage 1 burn ban called for Okanogan Valley
December 3, 2020 News release:
Stage 1 burn ban called beginning Dec. 3 for Okanogan Valley.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/dec-3-stage-1-burn-ban-called-for-okanogan-valley
Stage 1 burn ban called for Ferry, Okanogan, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties
October 26, 2020 News release:
Stage 1 burn ban begins Monday, Oct. 26, for several counties in north-central and eastern Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/oct-26-stage-1-burn-ban-called-for-ferry-okanogan
Stage 1 burn ban called for Asotin, Columbia, Garfield and Walla Walla counties
November 8, 2019 News release:
Stage 1 burn ban called for Asotin, Columbia, Garfield and Walla Walla counties
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/nov-8-stage-1-burn-ban-called-for-asotin-columbia
Stage 1 Burn ban for Ferry, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens counties
November 1, 2019 News release:
Stage 1 Burn ban for Ferry, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens counties
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/nov-1-burn-ban
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
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
Public invited to comment on PFAS Chemical Action Plan
October 8, 2020 News release:
Ecology is asking the public to provide input on a draft Chemical Action Plan that addresses PFAS, a class of highly persistent chemicals that do not break down in the environment.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/oct-8-public-invited-to-comment-on-pfas-chemical-a
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
Cleanup proposed at Yakima Training Center
August 3, 2020 News release:
Cleanup is proposed after years of military activity at the Yakima Training Center
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/yakima-training-center
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
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
Washington holds first auction under new cap-and-invest program
February 28, 2023 News release:
Ecology hosted the first auction under the new cap-and-invest program on Feb. 28, 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/feb-28-first-cap-and-invest-auction
Outstanding performance awards go to 110 wastewater treatment plants
August 5, 2019 News release:
Wastewater treatment plant operators play a critical role in keeping Washington’s waters clean. 110 wastewater treatment plants in Washington garnered top-performing status this year.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/aug-5-outstanding-performance-awards-for-wastewate
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
Comments sought on shoreline master program for Stevens County, Kettle Falls, Marcus and Northport
August 1, 2019 News release:
Ecology is seeking public comment on a regional shoreline master program designed to protect and manage development along 330 miles of stream and lake shoreline in Stevens County and within Kettle Falls, Marcus and Newport.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/comments-sought-on-regional-shoreline-master-progr
Portland contractor fined $135,000 for repeated water quality violations at Ridgefield construction site
June 13, 2022 News release:
Ecology has fined 1108 South Hillhurst Subdivision LLC $135,000 for repeated water quality violations, and failing to meet the requirements of the Construction Stormwater General Permit.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-13-vista-ridge-pud-penalty
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
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
Stage 1 burn ban called for Omak area
January 19, 2021 News release:
Stage 1 burn ban for Omak begins Jan. 19
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/jan-21-outdoor-and-indoor-burning-limited-to-impro
Incentives for innovation included in proposed updates to permit fees
March 8, 2019 News release:
Proposed updates to the water quality permit fees include new incentives, winery permit, and inflation adjustments
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/march-8-incentives-for-innovation-proposed-permit
Pipeline company fined for spill near Woodinville
January 27, 2022 News release:
In Feb. 2020, BP was performing construction that caused to two spills at the Olympic Pipeline near Woodinville.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/jan-27-pipeline-company-fined-for-spill-near-woodi
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