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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
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 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
Non-discrimination policy
Statement on our commitment to not discriminate and how to file a discrimination complaint.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity/non-discrimination
Got your court claim form? Here's what to do next
Guidance for what to do next when you receive your court claim form for the Nooksack water rights adjudication.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/court-claim-form-next-steps
Bad actors are spoofing SecureAccess Washington (SAW)
Bad actors are spoofing SecureAccess Washington (SAW)
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/updates-and-alerts
Outdoor and residential burning
Outdoor and residential burning: What and where you can't burn, what to do instead of burning.
https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/smoke-fire/outdoor-residential-burning
How to sample your soil
We provide instructions on how to sample your property's soil for arsenic and lead.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/soil-sampling
Swimming tips to minimize risk
Follow these tips to avoid swimming-related illnesses when swimming or wading at beaches.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/saltwater/beach-program/swimming-tips
Landscaping and gardening in arsenic and lead contaminated soil
Learn how to protect yourself while gardening or landscaping in arsenic or lead contaminated soil.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/gardening-tips
Employment FAQs (frequently asked questions)
Find answers to common questions about the application process.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/how-to-apply
Risk MAP for homeowners
As FEMA updates flood maps, we help you decipher impacts to flood insurance and reduce risk.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning/risk-map/floodplain-planning-for-homeowners
Information for developers
We provide free advice on sampling soils for arsenic and lead contamination and completing cleanup.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/technical-assistance
Contaminated mine sites
Abandoned mines can be dangerous to people and the environment. Learn how to clean up mining contamination.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/contaminated-mine-sites
Make a payment
Ecology accepts various payment types, depending on delivery method, location, and payment reason.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/make-a-payment
Public records requests and disclosure
We're required to promptly make identifiable records available to the public.
https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/public-records-requests
Real estate transactions information
Adjudication information for realtors in WRIA 1/Nooksack basin.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/realtors
Facility tour
Take a virtual tour of Padilla Bay Reserve.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/about-padilla-bay/facility-tour
Everett smelter cleanup progress
Our Everett smelter cleanup work is more than halfway done.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/everett-smelter/cleanup-progress
Impacts and guidance for plants & animals on earthen dams
Plants and animals must be managed on earthen dams.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/impacts-on-earthen-dams
Health effects from smoke
Smoke can hurt your health.
https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/smoke-fire/health-effects
Groundwater diagram
This is a diagram that shows a landform cross-section with groundwater and its place in the water cycle.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/groundwater/groundwater-resources/groundwater-diagram
Report an environmental issue
If you see an oil spill, pollution, or another environmental problem, please report it to us.
https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/report-an-environmental-issue
Government coordination
We work in coordination with local, state, federal, and tribal governments.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/government-coordination
語言服務
我們為主要語言非英文的民眾提供五種不同語言有關本署局處和服務項目的資訊。
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity/language-services/語言服務
Homes with permit-exempt wells
Information for homeowners about the Nooksack adjudication.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/homeowners
Rainwater collection
You don't need a water right permit to use water collected from your rooftop.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-recovery-solutions/rainwater-collection
Credits & debits for wetland mitigation
Learn about calculating credits and debits for compensatory mitigation.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/credit-debit-method
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
Former orchard lands
Former orchards might have arsenic and lead in the soil. Learn where it is and how to stay safe.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/former-orchard-lands
Pollution prevention (P2) grants
Learn how businesses and local governments can apply for funding for pollution prevention projects.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services/p2-grants
Compost
We set regulatory standards for compost facilities and also provide technical assistance.
https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/managing-organics-compost
Compost procurement ordinances and report for local government
Some counties and cities in Washington must adopt a Compost Procurement Ordinance (CPO) and submit an annual report on their compost procurement activities as required by the Organics Management Laws.
https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/2022-organics-management-law/organics-management-for-local-governments/compost-procurement-ordinances
Straight to implementation
We use a process called straight to implementation as a tool to improve water quality.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/straight-to-implementation
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