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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 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
Washington state issues enforcement order against US Army over Yakima Training Center contamination
February 1, 2023 News release:
With contamination threatening drinking water near the training center, Ecology's order requires the Army to address the environmental threat in line with state and federal standards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/yakima-training-center-enforcement-order
Ecology helps Okanogan County fight smoke - with steam
July 18, 2019 News release:
Ecology awarded Okanogan County’s solid waste department $85,000 to help purchase a new wood chipper and steam treatment equipment.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/july-18-ecology-helps-okanogan-county-fight-smoke
Inslee expands drought emergency for nearly half of the state
May 20, 2019 News release:
A total of 24 watersheds have been added to the emergency drought declaration.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/may-20-inslee-expands-drought-emergency
EPA adds Bradford Island cleanup to “Superfund” list
March 17, 2022 News release:
EPA adds Bradford Island to Superfund list.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/march-17-bradford-island
Environmental penalties issued for the 4th quarter of 2021
February 28, 2022 News release:
Environmental penalties issued for the 4th quarter of 2021
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/march-1-4th-quarter-penalty-summary
Statewide drought advisory issued for Washington
July 5, 2023 News release:
The warmest May on record and an abnormally dry spring and early summer have prompted the Department of Ecology to issue a statewide drought advisory.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/5-july-statewide-drought-advisory-issued-for-washington
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
Electric school buses to earn extra credit in 2025
December 11, 2024 News release:
By early 2026, more than 200 electric school buses will be at Washington schools.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/dec-11-electric-school-buses-to-earn-extra-credit-in-2025
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
Ecology names new director for Office of Columbia River
January 8, 2025 News release:
Larry Mattson to oversee regional work protecting water supplies in the Columbia Basin
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/jan-8-ecology-names-new-ocr-director
Listo para revisión: Permiso de agua limpia actualizado para el corral de engorde a gran escala Simplot Feeders
April 10, 2025 News release:
El Departamento de Ecología desea escuchar los comentarios del público acerca de un permiso de agua limpia actualizado para Simplot Feeders.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/abril-10-listo-para-revision-simplot-feeders
Summary of environmental penalties issued the first quarter of 2019
June 14, 2019 News release:
We issued $210,100 in 17 penalties of $1,000 or more in the first quarter of 2019.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/environmental-penalties-1st-quarter-2019
New analysis offers clearer picture of greenhouse gas emissions from Kalama methanol facility
September 2, 2020 News release:
Ecology is releasing a second Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Kalama methanol facility.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/sept-2-new-analysis-offers-clearer-picture-of-gree
More than 35,000 drums of industrial waste removed from the Pasco Landfill
June 28, 2022 News release:
More than 35,000 drums of industrial waste has been removed from the Pasco Landfill Superfund site.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/pasco-landfill-completion
Water quality penalties fund environmental restoration
April 3, 2019 News release:
Ecology to provide $331,000 for 12 local environmental enhancement projects
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/april-3-water-quality-penalties-fund-restoration
Ecology declares drought emergency in 12 counties
July 24, 2023 News release:
An emergency drought declaration has been issued for watersheds in Benton, Clallam, Columbia, Jefferson, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, Skagit, Snohomish, Walla Walla, Whatcom, and Yakima counties.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/july-24-ecology-declares-drought-emergency-in-12-counties
Ecology announces environmental restoration grant awards
August 7, 2023 News release:
Ecology awards environmental restoration grants that will distribute $318,478 for projects around the state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/august-7-spills-restoration-grants
State of Washington, federal agencies agree on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford Site
April 29, 2024 News release:
The Hanford Site agencies have announced a landmark agreement for cleaning up millions of gallons of radioactive and chemical waste from large, underground tanks at the Hanford Site.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/holistic-negotiations-agreement
Environmental penalties issued for first half of 2024
October 14, 2024 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology issued $1,951,369 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Jan. 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/oct-14-environmental-penalties-issued-for-first-half-of-2024
Environmental penalties issued for the 2nd quarter of 2022
August 4, 2022 News release:
Summary of environmental penalties issued in the second quarter of 2022.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/aug-4-second-quarter-penalties-2022
New business competition puts environment-focused entrepreneurs in front of like-minded investors
October 10, 2022 News release:
NextCycle Environment-focused business competition shines light on primarily women- and minority-owned ventures that expand Washington's circular economy
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/nextcycle-business-pitch-competition
No food in landfills is goal of Food Waste Prevention Week, April 10-16
April 10, 2023 News release:
It’s Food Waste Prevention Week 2023! Preventing food waste increases food security, improves agricultural productivity and efficiency, promotes resource conservation, and reduces harmful greenhouse gases.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/april-10
Summary of environmental penalties issued in the second quarter of 2019
August 26, 2019 News release:
Summary of environmental penalties issued in the second quarter of 2019
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/environmental-penalties-2nd-quarter-2019
Washington Conservation Corps opens 300 environmental positions statewide
July 3, 2019 News release:
Washington Conservation Corps opens 300 environmental positions statewide
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/july-2-wcc-opens-300-positions
Summary of environmental penalties issued for 1st quarter of 2021
April 26, 2021 News release:
We issued $82,300 in penalties of $1,000 or more from January through March of 2021.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/april-29-1st-quarter-penalties
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
Environmental penalties for fourth quarter 2018
March 4, 2019 News release:
List of penalties for Ecology issued during the fourth quarter 2018
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/march-4-environmental-penalties-for-fourth-quarter
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
New report: Washington met 2020 greenhouse gas emissions limit
January 6, 2025 News release:
This new report contains official estimates of Washington's greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 through 2021.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/jan-6-2024-greenhouse-gas-inventory
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
Environmental penalties issued for the 4th quarter of 2022
April 25, 2023 News release:
Ecology issued $273,090 in penalties of $1,000 or more from October through December 2022. Penalties are issued for serious violations or those that continue after Ecology assistance or warnings.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/4th-quarter-2022-environmental-penalties
Environmental penalties issued for the first quarter of 2022
May 11, 2022 News release:
Summary of penalties issued from January through March 2022.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/first-quarter-penalties-2022
Environmental penalties issued for third quarter of 2024
January 14, 2025 News release:
Ecology issued $439,340 in penalties of $1,000 or more from July 1 – Sept. 30, 2024.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/jan-14-environmental-penalties-issued-for-third-quarter-of-2024
Asegurar su carga conduce a viajes más seguros para todos
June 5, 2023 News release:
El 6 de junio, para conmemorar el Día Nacional Asegure su Carga.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/june-5-asegure-su-carga
Washington’s sustainable business accelerator seeks next round of projects
December 6, 2023 News release:
NextCycle is seeking entrepreneurs and small businesses for the 2024 Circular Accelerator Program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/dec-6-nextcycle-seeks-business-accelerator-projects
Environmental penalties for 2nd quarter of 2021
July 28, 2021 News release:
Environmental penalties issued for the 2nd quarter of 2021 totaling $1,000 or more
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/july-28-2021-2nd-quarter-penalty-summary
Permiso de agua limpia para grandes operaciones ganaderas lagunas de estiércol disponible para revisión
June 21, 2022 News release:
El Departamento de Ecología propone actualizaciones al permiso de calidad del agua de la Operación de Alimentación de Animales Confinados (CAFO, por sus siglas en ingles), que es la forma en que la agencia supervisa el manejo del estiércol en ciertas instalaciones.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-22-permiso-de-agua-limpia-para-grandes-operac
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
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
Una nueva campaña recuerda a los ciudadanos de Washington que es "Así De Simple" evitar tirar basura en las carreteras.
September 12, 2024 News release:
La campaña "Así De Simple" se lanza el 13 de septiembre con publicidad en todo el estado y asociaciones con tiendas y grupos comunitarios.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/sept-12-una-nueva-campana-recuerda-a-los-ciudadanos-de-washington-que-es-asi-de-simple
Environmental penalties issued for the fourth quarter of 2024
May 1, 2025 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology issued $535,125 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/may-1-fourth-quarter-penalties
Environmental penalties issued for first half of 2023
September 28, 2023 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology issued $562,540 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Jan. 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/sept-28-environmental-penalties-for-first-half-of-2023
Campaña en Washington recuerda a los conductores que sujetar sus cargas resulta en viajes más seguros para todos
June 3, 2024 News release:
Agencias del estado aumenta las patrullas y el alcance en un esfuerzo para reducir la basura y mejorar las medidas de seguridad
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-3-campana-en-washington-recuerda-a-los-conductores-que-sujetar-sus-cargas-resulta-en-viajes-m
Real estate in the Tacoma smelter plume
Information for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals within the Tacoma smelter plume.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/real-estate
Soil sampling in the Tacoma Smelter Plume
Find out if you qualify for free soil sampling or how to sample your own soils.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/soil-sampling
Everett smelter residential cleanup and sampling
Ecology's residential cleanup program is free and voluntary within the cleanup site boundary.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/everett-smelter/residential-cleanup-and-sampling
Hazardous waste generation fee
Washington businesses that generate any amount of dangerous waste must pay this fee.
https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste/reports-fees/hazardous-waste-generation-fee
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