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The Nooksack and Sumas Transboundary Flood Initiative
The Transboundary Flood Initiative is a collaborative effort to reduce flood risk & restore habitats
https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/nooksack-transboundary-flood-initiative
2021-23 Strategic Plan
Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals for 2021-2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plan/2021-23-strategic-plan
Coulee Dam shoreline master program: comprehensive update & periodic review
We are seeking public comment on the Town of Coulee Dam's proposed SMP update and periodic review.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/coulee-dam
City of Newport and the towns of Cusick, Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls – Shoreline Master Program: Comprehensive Update and Periodic Review
The public comment period is closed for the city of Newport and the towns of Cusick, Ione, Metaline Falls SMP comprehensive update and periodic review.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/cities-of-newport-cusick-ione-metaline-and-metaline-falls
Hiring a qualified wetland professional
Do you need to hire a wetland professional? We provide guidance on now to find and select one.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/hiring-a-qualified-wetland-professional
Surface water quality: Antidegradation
Our antidegradation rules use three tiers of protection to help maintain water quality.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-standards/antidegradation
Fidalgo & Padilla baywide cleanups, Anacortes
Fidalgo and Padilla Bay – learn about these priority bay shoreline and sediment cleanups.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/fidalgo-padilla-baywide
WCC member positions
We support WCC positions for young adults and military veterans.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/join-wcc
Soos Creek watershed multi-parameter TMDL
We are working with partners in the Soos Creek watershed to improve water quality.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/soos-creek-multi-parameter-tmdl
2025-30 Strategic Plan
Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals for 2025-2030.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plan/2025-30-strategic-plan
Ecology's Index of interpretive and policy statements and Declaratory and Final Orders.
Our interpretive and policy statements.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/index
Contaminants of Emerging Concern in wastewater
We are learning how pharmaceuticals and personal care products may be affecting water.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/wastewater/contaminants-of-emerging-concern
Ecology adopts three updated watershed plans
January 28, 2021 News release: Updated plans for the Chehalis, Okanogan and Little Spokane watersheds will help to protect water levels and habitat around those rivers, while also ensuring water remains available for rural development.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/jan-28-ecology-adopts-3-streamflow-restoration-pla
Wahkiakum County Shoreline Master Program: comprehensive update
The public comment period for Wahkiakum County’s SMP comprehensive update is closed.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/wahkiakum-county
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
Become a bank sponsor
Find guidance on how to become the sponsor of a wetland mitigation bank.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/become-a-bank-sponsor
Ecology revises Puget Sound net pen permits for steelhead
January 6, 2021 News release: Water quality permits updated to allow steelhead in four Puget Sound net pens.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/ecology-revises-puget-sound-net-pen-permits-for-st
Public input sought on environmental review for new Duwamish–Green river watershed plan
March 8, 2021 News release: A new plan for the Duwamish-Green watershed lays out priorities to protect fish habitat and ensuring sufficient water for rural residents. We're seeking public comments through April 8.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/mar-8-duwamish-green-watershed-sepa-comment-period
Ecology is accepting comments on draft permits for Cooke Aquaculture
September 8, 2020 News release: We are announcing draft permits for Cooke Aquaculture net pen facilities are out for public comment.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/sept-9-draft-permits-cooke-aquaculture
Cooke Aquaculture applies to modify water quality permits for steelhead farming in Puget Sound
April 13, 2020 News release: Cooke Aquaculture has submitted applications to modify its existing permits to raise steelhead.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/cooke-aquaculture-applies-to-modify-permits
Working with the Voluntary Cleanup Program
What to expect when working with the Voluntary Cleanup Program to clean up a contaminated site.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/voluntary-cleanup-program/working-with-vcp
Advance permittee-responsible mitigation
Advance mitigation is one available option to compensate for unavoidable impacts to wetlands.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/advance-mitigation
Comments sought on proposed amendments to instream flow rule in Nooksack watershed
November 19, 2019 News release: We are seeking public input on a proposed rule amendment that would establish a water use conservation standard for some new homes in parts of Whatcom County and small areas in Skagit County.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/nov-19-comments-sought-on-proposed-amendments-to-i
Wetlands & climate change
Wetlands are important for mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/wetlands-climate-change
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
Ecology invites public comment on shoreline management updates for Thurston County
August 8, 2024 News release: Ecology seeks public input on changes to the Thurston County Shoreline Master Program (SMP) to help the county bring the plan up-to-date with state and local laws.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/aug-8-thurston-county-public-comment
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
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
Nisqually watershed plan earns state’s first approval under new water law
February 1, 2019 News release: A locally-developed plan to protect natural resources in the Nisqually River watershed is the first to gain approval under Washington’s streamflow restoration law, adopted last year in response to the State Supreme Court’s “Hirst” decision.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/feb-1-nisqually-watershed-plan
Ecology awards $63 million to reduce flooding, protect communities and farms, restore habitat
August 31, 2023 News release: Ecology awards $63 million to 12 entities across the state to transform how floodplains in the state's major river basins are managed.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/ecology-awards-63-million-to-reduce-flooding-protect-communities
Wetlands remain protected in Washington state despite recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling
June 5, 2023 News release: Wetlands retain state protections in Washington following a Supreme Court decision on federal protections.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/june-5-wetlands-permitting
Shoreline planning competitive grants
We offer grant funds to support local government shoreline planning efforts.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/shoreline-planning-competitive-grants
Puget Sound National Estuary Program Stormwater Strategic Initiative Grants
Information on NEP funding through the Stormwater Strategic Initiative
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/puget-sound-stormwater-strategic-initiative-grant
Chapter 173-201A WAC (Outstanding Resource Waters)
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-201A WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-201a-outstanding-resource-waters
Chapter 173-501 WAC
On May 27, 2020, Ecology adopted amendments to Chapter 173-501 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-501
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