Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Hanford overview

A story map of Hanford's history.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/hanford-overview

Notification of dangerous waste activity

Learn how to get an EPA/State Identification (ID) Number to report your dangerous waste.

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

Clean Energy Coordination

Overview of Clean Energy Coordination

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/clean-energy-coordination

Online tools & publications

View a comprehensive library of our environmental data sources, forms, and publications.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/online-tools-publications

Budget & legislative priorities

See our budget and legislative request information.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities

Accessibility & equity

We are committed to providing information and resources to all Washingtonians.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity

Education & training

Sign up for a class or training, and find out how you can protect the environment at home and in your community.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/education-training

Spills

We prevent, plan for, and respond to spills of oil and hazardous material in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills

Air Quality

Current air quality information, burn bans, and industrial air pollution permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Washington adopted regulations to help reduce greenhouse gases.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions

Wetlands

We are charged with protecting, restoring, and managing wetlands because of their key role in watershed health.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands

Household waste & toxics

Information on toxics in the home, household hazardous waste, and litter pickup programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics

Business waste

Guidance on managing dangerous or hazardous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste

Nuclear waste oversight

We’re working to keep the Hanford cleanup on track and manage radioactive wastes in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste

Reducing & recycling waste

Learn about Washington's recycling programs, organics recycling, and find recycling resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste

Taking action against toxic chemicals

We enforce regulations and develop policies to reduce toxic chemicals in consumer products and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals

Solid waste & litter

We assist local governments in regulating solid waste collection and disposal, and support litter pickup programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/solid-waste-litter

Who we are

Find everything you need to know about Ecology — what we do, why we do it, and the latest news.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are

Payments, contracts & grants

Find grant and loan opportunities, see current contracts and bidding information. You can also make a payment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants

Accountability & transparency

We are accountable to all Washingtonians, and we strive to make our work and our decisions transparent.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency

Water Quality

See if water near you are healthy. Learn about cleanups, wastewater, runoff, and how Puget Sound is changing.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality

Water supply

We manage the state's water supply to meet the needs of people, farms, and fish.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply

Shoreline & coastal management

Partnering to preserve and protect shorelines and oceans while supporting the needs of communities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permits for major sources of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/prevention-of-significant-deterioration-psd

Recordkeeping

Learn what records your business must keep if you generate dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/recordkeeping

Hazardous waste service providers

Learn how your business can hire a waste service provider to handle and dispose of your dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/hazardous-waste-service-provider

Goldendale Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) summary

Ecology released the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Goldendale Energy Storage Project. The EIS examines significant adverse environmental impacts if the project is built. The document also identifies if those impacts may be reduced or eliminated through mitigation measures.

https://indd.adobe.com/view/7e5d5ef4-9791-4735-8a5e-b31bf342a1ea

Online tool: Washington air quality map

Map-based tool providing near real-time air quality information to protect health. It's used to determine if air quality meets health-based federal standards.

https://enviwa.ecology.wa.gov/

Online tool: Water Rights Search

Use this tool to search records by: location, document/record number, name of the person to whom the water right was issued, or name of the claimant, if it is a water right claim.

https://appswr.ecology.wa.gov/waterrighttrackingsystem/WaterRights/default.aspx

Certified water right examiner certification

We share information to help you gain or maintain your certified water right examiner certification.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/certified-water-right-examiner

Dangerous waste annual report

Those with active EPA/State Identification Numbers must submit a dangerous waste annual report.

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

Certification information

We certify wastewater treatment plant operators to ensure that Washington’s waters are protected.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/wastewater-operator-certification/certification-information

Certification for incinerator & landfill operators

How to get certified to operate and inspect solid waste incinerator and landfill facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/certification-for-incinerator-landfill-operator

Antifreeze

Learn how your business can manage antifreeze and recycle spent antifreeze.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/antifreeze

401 Water Quality Certifications for hydropower licenses

We work with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing process for hydropower dams.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/certifications-for-hydropower-licenses

Pollution prevention (P2) plan

Some businesses are required to submit a pollution prevention plan to reduce hazardous substance use.

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

Shellfish aquaculture 401 certification

We modified our certification process for shellfish growers because of new federal requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/shellfish-aquaculture

Terrestrial Ecological Evaluations

Terrestrial Ecological Evaluations (TEEs) identify and protect native plants and animals at sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/terrestrial-ecological-evaluation

Underground storage tank operator certification

Learn how to get the required underground storage tank operator certification.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/operator-certification-training

Cleaning up contamination with model remedies

Model remedies are ways to clean up routine, low-risk contaminated sites under MTCA.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/mtca-model-remedies

Safer product certification subsidy program

Manufacturers can apply to receive reimbursement for costs associated with safer product certification.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/safer-alternatives/safer-chemicals-for-manufacturers/safer-product-certification-subsidy-program

Lead agency determination and responsibilities

SEPA guidance for determining lead agency and evaluating the proposal.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/lead-agency-determination-and-responsibilities

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

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

General orders for air quality permits

A general order is a streamlined group permit for common commercial sources of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/air-quality-general-orders

Burn permits

Burn permits for agricultural, outdoor, or residential burning.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/burn-permits

TurboWaste

TurboWaste is Washington's electronic dangerous waste annual report reporting tool.

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

Overview of permitting & certifications

Find information on how to get a permit or certification from Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/overview-of-permitting

What to do if you spill oil or hazardous substances

Spills to water must be reported immediately to help reduce impacts to the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/spills-if-you-spill

Financial assurance options

Companies that need to provide financial assurance must figure out how much assurance is necessary.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/financial-assurance/options