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Chehalis Basin projects receive $4.7 million to create jobs, restore habitat
June 10, 2020 News release: We provided funds to a team of experts who have awarded $4.7 million in grants for 20 aquatic habitat restoration projects in the Chehalis Basin.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/chehalis-basin-aquatic-habitat-grants
Más de 35,000 barriles de desechos industriales removidos del Pasco Landfill
June 28, 2022 News release: Más de 35,000 barriles de desechos industriales removidos del Pasco Landfill
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-28-mas-de-35-000-barriles-de-desechos-industr
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
Clean water permit for large livestock operations, manure lagoons available for review
June 21, 2022 News release: Ecology is proposing updates to the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) water quality permit, which is how the agency oversees manure management at certain facilities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-22-clean-water-permit-for-large-livestock-ope
118 wastewater treatment plants across Washington receive Ecology award
August 1, 2024 News release: Wastewater Treatment Plant Awards 2023
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/aug1-awards-for-wastewater-treatment-plants
Proposed plan would guide Washington’s efforts to better prepare for and deal with climate impacts
June 11, 2024 News release: Working with other state agencies to update Washington’s Climate Resilience Strategy, Ecology has released a draft of that strategy and is seeking public comment on the plan.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/draft-climate-resilience-strategy
Washington campaign reminds motorists that securing their load leads to safer travels for everyone
June 3, 2024 News release: A new campaign kicking off today affirms Washington's commitment to reducing litter and making its roads safer for travelers by reminding everyone to secure their vehicles' cargo.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-3-washington-campaign-reminds-motorists-to-secure-their-loads
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
Secure Your Load, Save a Life: Washington campaign returns to prevent crashes and protect communities
June 3, 2025 News release: The Secure Your Load for Safer Roads campaign honors individuals whose lives were lost or forever changed by debris falling from vehicles.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-4-secure-your-load-save-a-life-washington-campaign-returns-to-prevent-crashes-and-protect-c
Burn ban expires for Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat and Okanogan counties
December 9, 2019 News release: A Stage 1 burn ban in Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat counties and the Methow Valley in Okanogan County will expire at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, according to the Washington Department of Ecology.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/dec-9-burn-ban-expires-8-a-m-dec-10-for-chelan-do
Burn ban expires 5 p.m. Tuesday for Okanogan Valley
December 8, 2020 News release: Burn ban expires Dec. 8 in Okanogan Valley.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/dec-8-burn-ban-expires-5-p-m-tuesday-for-okanogan
Burn ban expires 10 a.m. Tuesday in Asotin, Columbia, Garfield and Walla Walla counties
November 12, 2019 News release: A Stage 1 burn ban in Asotin, Columbia, Garfield and Walla Walla counties will expire at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/nov-12-burn-ban-ends
Burn ban expires 10 a.m. Sunday in Ferry, Okanogan, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties
November 8, 2019 News release: Burn ban expires 10 a.m. Sunday in Ferry, Okanogan, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/nov-8-burn-ban-expires-10-a-m-sunday-in-ferry-oka
Plan proposed to finish Pasco Landfill cleanup
September 3, 2019 News release: A proposed plan would clean up the Pasco Landfill, one of Washington’s most challenging contaminated sites.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/pasco-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
Washington communities to receive $309 million in clean water funding
June 28, 2024 News release: Ecology is awarding $309 million in clean water grants and loans.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-28-clean-water-funding
State of Washington, federal agencies finalize agreement on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford Site
January 10, 2025 News release: The Tri-Party Agreement Agencies have finalized a landmark agreement that outlines a realistic and achievable course for cleaning up millions of gallons of underground tank waste at the Hanford Site.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/hanford-site-holistic-agreement-finalized
Washington’s emission check program ends Dec. 31
December 30, 2019 News release: At 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Washington’s vehicle emissions check program will end, marking the close of 38 years of emissions testing on cars and trucks in major metropolitan areas.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/dec-30-washington-s-emission-check-program-ends-de
Inslee names Laura Watson director of Washington State Department of Ecology
December 20, 2019 News release: Gov. Jay Inslee named Laura Watson director of the Washington State Department of Ecology today. She replaces Maia Bellon, who Inslee appointed in 2013.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/dec-20-inslee-names-laura-watson-director-of-ecolo
Ecology begins rulemaking for 2021 plastics law
November 8, 2021 News release: We have begun a rulemaking process that will increase the amount of recycled content used in some plastic containers, including beverage bottles.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/ecology-begins-rulemaking-for-2021-plastics-law
Comment on proposed rule to boost recycled content in plastic bags, containers
May 2, 2023 News release: Ecology is now accepting comments on a proposed rule to implement the recycled content requirements of the 2021 Plastics Law
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/may-2-ecology-seeks-comments-on-rule-for-recycled
'Simple As That' campaign helps create a litter free Washington
April 17, 2023 News release: Statewide litter prevention initiative encourages residents to take action to prevent litter on roads.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/april-17-simple-as-that-litter-prevention-campaign
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
No bags in the bin! Plastic bags contaminate recycling system
April 5, 2023 News release: Ecology awareness campaign aims to reduce plastic bags contamination in Washington’s residential recycling.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/recycle-right-no-bags-in-the-bin
Public discussion begins on plans to improve air quality in overburdened communities
September 19, 2022 News release: The Washington Department of Ecology opens public comment today on a new initiative to improve air quality in overburdened communities that are highly impacted by air pollution.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/sept-19-section-3-public-discussion
Single-use plastic bag ban begins Oct. 1 in Washington
July 21, 2021 News release: Washington's statewide ban on single-use plastic bags begins Oct. 1, 2021
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/statewide-bag-ban-begins-oct-1
Dangerous fire on Tacoma tideflats leads to $1.9 million fine
October 7, 2019 News release: We have issued a $1.9 million penalty to Stericycle for mishandling hazardous waste.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/dangerous-fire-on-tacoma-tideflats-leads-to-1-9-m
Successful first auction marks turning point in fight against climate change
March 7, 2023 News release: Ecology announces the results of the first cap-and-invest auction, held on Feb. 28, 2023, including the settlement price and number of allowances sold.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/march-7-successful-first-auction-turning-point
State adopts new watershed plans for Puyallup River and Chambers-Clover basin
June 17, 2021 News release: New plans for the Puyallup-White and Chambers-Clover watersheds lay out priorities to protect fish habitat, while also ensuring sufficient water for rural residents.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/june-17-puyallup-chambers-clover
Plan to close and clean up three Lewis County waste storage sites now open to public review
July 9, 2020 News release: Review and comment on the plan developed by two SW Washington companies to close three waste storage sites in Lewis County. The draft plan is available now through Aug. 7.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/july-9-plan-to-close-and-clean-up-lewis-co-waste
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
New efforts underway to improve groundwater management in Pasco Basin
July 13, 2022 News release: After a half-century under “interim” rules, we’re beginning the process to design a permanent groundwater management framework for the Pasco Basin.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/july-13-pasco-basin-groundwater-rulemaking
Public review for draft statewide biosolids general permit
May 18, 2021 News release: We have issued a draft statewide general permit for biosolids management and want the public to review it and provide comment by July 1st.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/draft-statewide-biosolids-permit
Ecology adopts new watershed plan for Duwamish-Green river basin
May 13, 2021 News release: A new plan for the Duwamish-Green watershed lays out priorities to protect fish habitat, while also ensuring sufficient water for rural residents.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/may-13-duwamish-green-watershed-plan-approved
Capturing the Walla Walla River Basin’s vision for integrated water management
May 10, 2021 News release: WWW2050 plan provides a 30-year framework for managing water in the Walla Walla River Basin.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/may-10-draft-ww-water-2050-plan
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
Groundwater study begins in Walla Walla Basin
March 26, 2021 News release: Well owners needed to participate in groundwater study in the Walla Walla basin
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/mar-26-walla-walla-groundwater-study
CANCELED: New dangerous waste regs topic of April 2 workshop at Ecology's Union Gap office
February 20, 2020 News release: CANCELED: Dangerous waste regulations workshop on April 2 at Ecology's Union Gap office
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/dangerous-waste-regulations-workshop-in-central-wa
$22 million in grants available for streamflow restoration projects
January 30, 2020 News release: Up to $22 million in grants is now available for projects that will protect rivers and streams while providing water for rural homes in Washington. Ecology is accepting applications as part of its streamflow restoration competitive grant program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/2020-streamflow-restoration-grants
State emissions rise in new greenhouse gas data
January 14, 2021 News release: New greenhouse gas data shows that emissions rose 1.3% from 2017 to 2018.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/jan-14-state-emissions-rise-in-new-greenhouse-gas
Yakima area air quality focus of March 24 listening sessions
March 10, 2022 News release: On March 24, the Washington Department of Ecology will host two virtual listening sessions for Yakima area residents to hear about their concerns with air quality issues in their communities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/march-10-yakima-listening-sessions-on-march-24
Washington proposes restricting refrigerants linked to global warming
July 13, 2023 News release: Washington proposes a rule to ban the sale of new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration that contain hydrofluorocarbons.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/july-13-hfc-rule-proposal
$11.3 million available for water banking grants
August 2, 2023 News release: The Washington Department of Ecology is now accepting applications for $11.3 million in water banking grants to help rural communities preserve water supplies for local use.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/august-2-water-banking-grants
Ecology taking broad environmental planning look at potential solar, onshore wind energy facilities
September 27, 2023 News release: Ecology seeking public input on how to design environmental impact statements for solar and onshore wind energy projects.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/sept-27-ecology-seeking-public-comment
$40 million available for streamflow restoration projects
January 2, 2024 News release: Up to $40 million in grants is available for projects that protect and enhance streamflows while providing water for rural homes. We’re accepting applications through Feb. 29.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/jan-2-streamflow-restoration-grants
State moves to ban known carcinogen in cosmetics
February 6, 2025 News release: Proposed rule to restrict 28 formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics made, sold or distributed in Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/feb-6-tfca-formaldehyde-releasers-rulemaking-proposal
New rule would expand tug escort requirements, reduce risk of oil spills in Puget Sound
June 11, 2025 News release: The new rule expands tug escort requirements for small to medium-sized oil-carrying tank vessels to reduce the risk of oil spills in Puget Sound.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-11-tug-escort-rulemaking-cr-102
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