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Seasoft Scuba NOP
This is a Notice of Penalty for Seasoft Scuba
https://ecology.wa.gov/seasoft-penalty-nop
Mercury Lights Q & A
Questions and answers regarding sales of mercury containing lights
https://ecology.wa.gov/mercurylightsq-a
Columbia County Agricultural Burn Zone Map
Map for agricultural burn zones in Columbia County
https://ecology.wa.gov/columbia-ag-burn-zone-map
Grant County Agricultural Burn Zone Map
Map for agricultural burn zones in Grant County
https://ecology.wa.gov/grant-ag-burn-zone-map
Whitman County Agricultural Burn Zone Map
Map for agricultural burn zones in Whitman County
https://ecology.wa.gov/whitman-ag-burn-zone-map
CPG Cuts focus sheet
Impact of cuts to local solid waste financial assistance
https://ecology.wa.gov/170803cpgcutsfocussheet
Tips for secure loads - Text only format
Text only format of tips for securing cargo loads
https://ecology.wa.gov/tips-for-secure-loads-text-only-format
H5 Data Center Technical Support Document
This is the Technical Support Document for H5 Data Center
https://ecology.wa.gov/2021h5tsd
Supporting Documents - Ecology (PDF Portfolio)
Supporting Documents from Ecology
https://ecology.wa.gov/supporting-documents-ecology-pdf-portfolio
Vader Cumulative Impacts Analysis
An analysis of the cumulative impacts that may be expected to occur over time as the comprehensively updated SMP is implemented.
https://ecology.wa.gov/vader-cumulative-impacts-analysis
Rosalia Cumulative Impacts Analysis
An analysis of the cumulative impacts that may be expected to occur over time as the comprehensively updated SMP is implemented.
https://ecology.wa.gov/rosalia-cumulative-impacts-analysis
San Juan County Cumulative Impacts Analysis
An analysis of the cumulative impacts that may be expected to occur over time as the comprehensively updated SMP is implemented.
https://ecology.wa.gov/san-juan-county-cumulative-impacts-analysis
Reardan Cumulative Impacts Analysis
An analysis of the cumulative impacts that may be expected to occur over time as the comprehensively updated SMP is implemented.
https://ecology.wa.gov/reardan-cumulative-impacts-analysis
Everson Cumulative Impacts Analysis
An analysis of the cumulative impacts that may be expected to occur over time as the comprehensively updated SMP is implemented.
https://ecology.wa.gov/everson-cumulative-impacts-analysis
Mason County Cumulative Impacts Analysis
An analysis of the cumulative impacts that may be expected to occur over time as the comprehensively updated SMP is implemented.
https://ecology.wa.gov/mason-county-cumulative-impacts-analysis
Pierce County Cumulative Impacts Analysis
An analysis of the cumulative impacts that may be expected to occur over time as the comprehensively updated SMP is implemented.
https://ecology.wa.gov/pierce-county-cumulative-impacts-analysis
Sumas Cumulative Impacts Analysis
An analysis of the cumulative impacts that may be expected to occur over time as the comprehensively updated SMP is implemented.
https://ecology.wa.gov/sumas-cumulative-impacts-analysis
Mercury Switch Removal Program Invoice Form (PDF)
Invoice form for mercury switches
https://ecology.wa.gov/mercury-switch-removal-program-invoice-form
Executive Summary
Water Resources Program executive summary on the five year strategic plan
https://ecology.wa.gov/executive-summary
Awarding $312 million to communities for clean water projects
July 1, 2021 News release:
Ecology is awarding $312 million in grants and loans for 108 high-priority clean water projects.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/july-1-awarding-312-million-to-communities-for-cl
Ecology and Energy reach agreement to address Hanford’s leaking underground tanks
August 25, 2022 News release:
The Washington State Department of Ecology and the U.S. Department of Energy have agreed on a plan for how to respond to two underground tanks that are leaking radioactive waste as well as any future tank leaks at the Hanford Site.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/hanford-leaking-tanks-agreed-order
Electron Hydro fined $501,000 for Puyallup River pollution
June 8, 2021 News release:
Ecology has issued a $501,000 penalty and an Administrative Order to Electron Hydro for the discharge of sports turf into the Puyallup River and ongoing water quality violations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/june-8-electron-dam-penalty
Ecology invites comment on updates to toxic cleanup regulations
February 16, 2023 News release:
We invite the public to comment on proposed updates to toxic cleanup regulations. Proposed changes would improve the process for prioritizing, investigating, and cleaning up contaminated sites.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/mtca-rule-comment
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
Awarding $216 million to communities for clean water projects
June 22, 2020 News release:
We are awarding $216 million in grants and loans to fund 81 high-priority clean water projects to help upgrade sewer systems, manage stormwater, and prevent nonpoint pollution.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/june-22-clean-water-grant-awards
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
Celebrating your local outstanding wastewater treatment plant
June 29, 2022 News release:
Ecology is honoring wastewater treatment plant operators by recognizing 124 facilities with an Outstanding Performance Award.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-30-wastewater-treatment-plant-awards
EPA approves Budd Inlet water cleanup plan
January 10, 2023 News release:
Last month, the Washington Department of Ecology received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its water quality cleanup plan for Budd Inlet.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/jan-10-epa-approves-budd-inlet-tmdl
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
Ecology proposes updates to wastewater treatment plant operator certification program
March 13, 2019 News release:
Proposed updates to Washington State Department of Ecology’s Wastewater Operator Certification Program reflect new treatment technologies, create opportunities for professional growth, and establish a new fee schedule.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/march-13-updates-to-operator-certification-program
Plastic bottle and trash bag makers must register with state by April 1
February 3, 2022 News release:
New law requires some plastics include a minimum amount of recycled content beginning in 2023
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/feb-3-plastic-producer-registration
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
State proposes plan for $112.7 million VW settlement
November 16, 2017 News release:
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2017/nov-16-vw-settlement-plan
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
$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
“Charge Where You Are”: Ecology offers grants for EV charging stations
September 26, 2023 News release:
Ecology will offer $3.5 million in grants to increase access to EV charging infrastructure across Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/sept-26-charge-where-you-are-grant-announcement
Plastic bottles and bags to be made with more recycled content
October 31, 2023 News release:
New regulations from the Washington Department of Ecology will increase the value of plastic that gets recycled and reused to make new plastic packaging.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/oct-31-law-increases-recycling-decreases-waste
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
New report shows air pollution hits Washington’s most vulnerable the hardest
December 28, 2023 News release:
A new Ecology report shows people in 16 overburdened areas of Washington face a higher death rate from air pollution than the state average.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/dec-28-new-report-shows-air-pollution-hits-washington-s-most-vulnerable-the-hardest
New rulemaking will reduce plastic and other contamination in compost
December 10, 2024 News release:
New rule is aimed at reducing contamination in organic waste going to organic waste handling facilities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/dec-10
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
Washington sets path to phase out gas vehicles by 2035
September 7, 2022 News release:
Ecology is seeking public comment on a proposed rule for the Clean Vehicles Program, including zero-emission vehicles standards, through Oct. 19.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/sept-7-clean-vehicles-public-comment
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
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
State and federal agencies respond to public comments, move forward on plans for cleaning up tank waste at Hanford Site
December 19, 2024 News release:
State and federal agencies responded today to public comments received on plans for treating and disposing of millions of gallons of tank waste stored in underground tanks at the Hanford Site.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/dec-19-holistic-agreement-responsiveness-summary
Ecology files water rights adjudication in Whatcom County Superior Court
May 2, 2024 News release:
Today Ecology filed a water rights adjudication in Whatcom County Superior Court. This legal process will review and prioritize all water use in the Nooksack basin and nearby areas.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/may-2-nooksack-adjudication-filing
Bridge Point Development: Construction stormwater permit and settlement
We reached an $8.95 million dollar resolution with Bridge Point Tacoma to help reduce air quality impacts from the South Tacoma warehouse project.
https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/regional-work/southwest-region/bridge-point-development-tacoma-settlement
Cu L8r, copper and zinc
October 12, 2017 Blog post:
Copper and zinc are among the most common pollutants found in Puget Sound. So, while no one is proposing getting rid of them completely, reducing their use where we can seems like a smart move.
https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/october-2017/cu-l8r-copper-and-zinc
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