Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Hanford dangerous waste & mixed waste permits

Permits direct cleanup to protect people and the environment from dangerous waste at Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/hanford-federal-facility-permits

Training and certification for facilities

Well-trained facility staff are critical for an effective spill prevention program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/facilities-training-certification

Information for air monitoring professionals

Standard procedures, quality assurance, and monitoring guidance for air monitoring professionals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/information-for-air-monitoring-professionals

EPA guidance on managing moderate risk waste

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulatory guidance on common moderate risk waste topics.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/managing-moderate-risk-waste-guidance

Regulating facilities that handle mixed waste in Washington State

Ecology regulates low-level mixed waste facilities in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/radioactive-mixed-waste-permits

Bunkering requirements for ships

Learn about best practices and rules that promote safe, spill-free fuel loading in Washington waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/requirements-for-bunkering

Stormwater permittee guidance & resources

Resources for general permit application, reporting on monitoring, and technical requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources

Rules for used oil processors & re-refiners

Follow these rules if you are a used oil processor or re-refiner.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/used-oil-processors-rules

Vapor intrusion

We have guidance that helps you evaluate and respond to vapor intrusion at your MTCA cleanup site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/vapor-intrusion-overview

Well construction & licensing system

Search for notices of intent, licensed drillers, or drilling companies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/well-construction-licensing-system

Using the EIM Data Analysis Tool

The EIM Data Analysis Tool (EDAT) compares data from Ecology's EIM database to cleanup criteria.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contamination-cleanup-tools/eim-data-analysis-tool

Air monitoring network

Ecology's air monitoring network provides local air quality conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/air-monitoring-network

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)

We provide information about the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review

Biosolids laws, rules, and support documents

See Washington's biosolids laws, the administrative rules we operate under, and support documents.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/biosolids-laws-rules-and-support-documents

Air quality emissions reporting

We collect and track air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting

Noise pollution

Learn more about how to manage noise pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/noise-pollution

Checklists and templates for site investigation reports and cleanup plans

Get help preparing remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and cleanup action plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/cleanup-report-checklists-and-templates

Dangerous waste reporting requirements

Learn about dangerous waste reports, and how to notify us of dangerous waste activities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements

Register for E-Cycle Washington

Register online for E-Cycle Washington through SecureAccess Washington (SAW).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/e-cycle-participant-registration

Moderate risk waste facility guidance

Regulatory information and guidance for county moderate risk waste facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/moderate-risk-waste-facility-guidance

EIM submit data

Ecology partners, submit your environmental monitoring data to EIM online.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/environmental-information-management-database/eim-submit-data

Contaminants in lake sediment cores

We age-date sediment cores from three lakes per year to assess contaminant deposition trends.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/contaminants-in-sediment-cores

Eyes Over Puget Sound

We provide documentation of Puget Sound waterways using community submissions and aerial photography.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/eyes-over-puget-sound

River & stream water quality monitoring

We monitor water quality at nearly 100 river and stream stations throughout the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring

Active groundwater studies

We conduct groundwater studies for long- and short-term projects. Learn about our active studies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index

State, County, and Watershed Maps for Washington

We have created various GIS maps for public download.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/geographic-information-systems-gis/maps

Freshwater fish contaminant monitoring

We analyze freshwater fish for various toxic chemicals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/freshwater-fish-contaminant-monitoring

Henderson Inlet effectiveness monitoring

Our monitoring work in Henderson Inlet shows how local projects reduced fecal coliform in water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/henderson-inlet

Monitoring for lead in lakes & streams

We monitor temporal changes in the lead levels of rivers and streams in the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/lead-monitoring

Habitat monitoring

We collect data on the health of environmental systems that support plant and animal life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring

Washington State Hydrography Dataset Program

Mapping surface waters in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/geographic-information-systems-gis/hydrography-program-washd

Rivers & streams temperature monitoring

We collect data on the temperature of rivers and streams across the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/temperature-monitoring

Railroad Creek monitoring

Our scientists are studying how mine remediation affects aquatic life uses along Railroad Creek.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/railroad-creek

Mason County annual BEACH report

We sampled three beaches in Mason County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/mason-county

GIS Contacts

Find GIS staff contact information.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/geographic-information-systems-gis/gis-contacts

Skagit County annual BEACH report

We sampled Bay View State Park beach in Skagit County in the summer of 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/skagit-county

Jellyfish in Puget Sound

Jellyfish numbers may be increasing in Puget Sound. You can help us monitor them.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/jellyfish

Thurston County annual BEACH report

We sampled two beaches in Thurston County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/thurston-county

Black Lake Grocery groundwater monitoring

We monitor groundwater for petroleum hydrocarbons at the Black Lake Grocery site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/black-lake-grocery

River & stream water quality contacts

Find a stream scientist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/river-stream-water-quality-contacts

River & stream data quality assurance

See river and monitoring quality assurance plans, documents, and methods.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/river-stream-data-quality-assurance

Using river & stream water quality data

Learn how to find and understand water quality data from rivers and streams across the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/using-river-stream-water-quality-data

Plaza Cleaners groundwater monitoring

We monitor groundwater for volatile organic compounds at the Plaza Cleaners Lakewood site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/lakewood-cleaners

Estimating nitrate groundwater impacts

We developed a method to estimate groundwater nitrate impacts from nutrients and fertilizers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/nitrates-and-groundwater-quality-tool

Shelton Laundry groundwater monitoring

We measure volatile organic compounds from monitoring wells at the Shelton Laundry site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/shelton-laundry

Sumas-Blaine surficial aquifer long-term ambient groundwater monitoring

We sample 25 wells in the Sumas-Blaine aquifer annually for nitrate, chloride, and bromide.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/sumas-blaine

Yakima Railroad Area groundwater performance monitoring

We're monitoring legacy pollution in central Yakima and Union Gap to measure cleanup effectiveness.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/yakima-rail

Watershed health sampling sites

Learn about the sites we sample.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/sampling-sites

Watershed health sampling schedules

See when our crews will be collecting data on the health of watersheds at sites across the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/sampling-schedules

Aladdin Plating

We monitor groundwater for legacy plating chemicals at the former Aladdin Plating Co. site in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/aladdin-plating