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Tukwila business settles dangerous waste penalty
October 31, 2019 News release: A Tukwila aircraft parts manufacturer has paid us $12,000 to settle an appeal of a larger penalty.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/oct-31-fatigue-technology-settlement
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
Public comment period extended for the Kalama second Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
September 29, 2020 News release: Public comment period extended for the Kalama methanol facility until Oct. 9.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/comment-period-extended-for-kalama-methanol-facili
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
Helping fire departments safely dispose of toxic foam
October 14, 2019 News release: We are helping local fire departments safely dispose of toxic firefighting foam.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/oct-14-helping-fire-departments-safely-dispose-of
Ecology finds application incomplete for Kalama methanol project
October 9, 2019 News release: An Ecology statement regarding an application for a shoreline conditional use permit for a proposed methanol project in Kalama.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/oct-9-ecology-statement-on-kalama-methanol
Summer jobs now open for Southwest Washington teens ages 14-17
March 15, 2023 News release: Ecology is hiring up to 18 teenagers in Lewis, Grays Harbor, and Thurston counties this summer as part of the Ecology Youth Corps.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/march-15-summer-litter-crew-jobs-for-teens
Ace Hardware fined for diesel spill to Snoqualmie River
July 1, 2021 News release: Ace Hardware fined for diesel spill to Snoqualmie River
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/ace-hardware-fined-for-diesel-spill-to-snoqualmie
Fall drawdown at Lake Osoyoos commences
September 16, 2019 News release: Lake Osoyoos is being drawn down for the winter. Which means increased flows to the Okanogan River this week
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/fall-drawdown-at-lake-osoyoos-commences
Public invited to comment on firefighting foam collection and disposal plan
September 1, 2020 News release: Ecology is seeking public comment on its determination of non-significance and SEPA review of its AFFF collection proposal.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/sep-1-afff-public-comment
State works to set zero emission vehicle standards
June 24, 2021 News release: Adopting new standards for zero emission vehicles in Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/june-24-state-works-to-set-zero-emission-vehicle-s
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
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
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
Summer jobs now open for Central Washington teens
February 21, 2023 News release: Teens ages 14-17 can apply to Ecology Youth Corps to pick up litter and keep our state clean. Applications are due by April 3.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/feb-21-ecology-youth-corps-central-wa-2023
Ecology and Clark County contractor settle penalty for water quality violations
July 20, 2022 News release: Rotschy Inc. will pay $101,000 to the Washington Department of Ecology under an agreement to settle an appeal of a larger penalty for nine water quality violations
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/july-20-rotschy-penalty-settlement
Changes proposed to strengthen oil spill requirements for facilities, vessels and pipelines
August 7, 2019 News release: Proposed amendments to bring requirements in line with the increased movement of oil across Washington and the changing nature of spills. Changes include sinking oils, wildlife response service providers and spill management teams.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/contingency-plan-updates-for-vessels-facilities-an
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 Westport seafood processer settle penalty for water quality violations
July 12, 2022 News release: Pacific Seafood – Westport, LLC will pay $92,250 to the Washington Department of Ecology under an agreement to settle an appeal of a larger penalty for 49 water quality violations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/july-11-pacific-seafood-settlement
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
Ecology to host webinar, answer questions about Nooksack adjudication
January 26, 2023 News release: Ecology is hosting a webinar Jan. 30 to discuss the upcoming Nooksack water rights adjudication and answer questions.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/jan-26-nooksack-adjudication-webinar
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
Statement from Ecology director on lawsuit challenging federal emissions rollback
May 27, 2020 News release: A statement from Ecology Director Laura Watson on Washington joining a lawsuit challenging federal rollbacks of vehicle emissions standards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/may-27-statement-from-ecology-director-on-lawsuit
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
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
Lake Osoyoos water levels on the rise
May 14, 2020 News release: Water levels in Osoyoos Lake are rising as melting snow brings annual spring runoff. The lake serves as a source of water for irrigation and summer recreation in both British Columbia and Okanogan County.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/spring-runoff-at-lake-osoyoos
Cosmopolis mill fined $18,000 for water quality violations
June 14, 2022 News release: Water quality violations at the Cosmo Specialty Fibers mill in Cosmopolis led to an $18,000 penalty from the Ecology.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-14-cosmo-specialty-fiber-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
Lake Osoyoos water levels on the rise
June 10, 2019 News release: Water levels in Osoyoos Lake are rising as the Washington State Department of Ecology works to respond to declared drought across the region.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/june-10-lake-osoyoos
Updated regulations for toxic air pollutants proposed
June 7, 2019 News release: Ecology is proposing updates to a list of about 400 toxic air pollutants.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/june-7-updated-regulations-for-toxic-air-pollutant
Statement from Ecology director on EPA rolling back water quality standards
April 17, 2020 News release: A statement from Ecology Director Laura Watson on the EPA rolling back water quality standards in Washington
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/statement-on-epa-rolling-back-water-quality-standa
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
Statement from Ecology director on federal vehicle emissions rollback
March 31, 2020 News release: A statement from Ecology director Laura Watson on the federal Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Rule.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/march-31-director-watson-statement-on-federal-vehi
Public comment needed on cleanup plans for contaminated BSB Diversified site in Kent
May 12, 2022 News release: Washington’s Department of Ecology needs feedback regarding plans to continue cleanup of the BSB Diversified property in Kent.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/may-12-public-comment-needed-on-cleanup-plans-for
Ecology to exercise regulatory flexibility during COVID-19 crisis
March 27, 2020 News release: All applicable state requirements remain in effect, but Ecology will exercise reasonable discretion within our authority when deciding whether to pursue potential violations that may be linked to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/march-27-ecology-to-exercise-regulatory-flexibilit
Ecology Youth Corps suspends summer litter crews for teens
March 23, 2020 News release: Ecology has canceled its 2020 Ecology Youth Corps summer litter crews for teens 14-17. Roadside litter removal will shift to adult crews for 2020 season
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/ecology-youth-corps-suspends-summer-litter-crews-f
Diesel spill from grounded vessel at Silverdale Waterfront Park leads to fine
May 11, 2022 News release: In December 2020, a grounded vessel caused a diesel spill.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/may-11-diesel-spill-from-grounded-vessel-at-silver
Red dye diesel spills to south fork of Palouse River
April 26, 2022 News release: About 1,200 gallons of red-dye diesel spilled when an above ground storage tank failed in Pullman, Wash.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/diesel-spill-to-south-fork-palouse-river
Skagit, Snohomish landowners now have legal water source
March 19, 2020 News release: As part of the Washington Department of Ecology’s commitment to find water solutions for Skagit Basin landowners, water is now available for some landowners in Skagit and Snohomish counties affected by a 2013 state Supreme Court ruling. 
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/mar-19-skagit-snohomish-landowners-have-legal-wat
Summer jobs now open for Central Washington teens
March 5, 2020 News release: Ecology plans to hire as many as 72 teenagers to help clean Central Washington parks and roadways as part of the Ecology Youth Corps this summer.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/litter-crew-jobs-in-central-washington
Franklin County farm settles water rights penalty
April 21, 2022 News release: The Washington Department of Ecology and Frank Tiegs LLC have reached a $125,000 settlement over a penalty resulting from the illegal irrigation of 250 acres of farmland in Franklin County in 2021.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/april-21-franklin-county-farm-settles-water-rights
Public invited to meeting about Olympia brewery oil spill
April 15, 2019 News release: We're holding a public meeting on April 18 about how we are responding to the Olympia Brewery oil spill in the Deschutes River and Capitol Lake.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/april-15-olympia-brewery-spill-public-meeting
Wallula paper mill fined $28,500 for air pollution
February 9, 2021 News release: Wallula paper mill fined $28,500 for air pollution.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/feb-9-wallula-paper-mill-fined-28-500-for-air-pol
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
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
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
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