Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Funded Affordable Housing Planning Grants

See Affordable Housing Planning Grants funded in the current and recent budgets.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/affordable-housing-planning/funded-grants

FAQs & resources

Frequently asked questions about hydrofluorocarbon compliance

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

Biosolids program contacts

We have staff in our headquarters and region offices around the state to help you.

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

Copy fee schedule for public records

See fee schedule for requests to copy public records.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/public-records-requests/fee-schedule

Scientific services

Learn about the scientific services we offer to publicly-funded and government agencies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/environmental-assessment/scientific-services

Find your watershed (WRIA)

Use an address to find a watershed's water resources inventory area description.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-availability/in-your-watershed/watershed-look-up

ADA complaint procedure

Complaint procedure information for those believing they have been subject to ADA discrimination.

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

Before you apply

The Voluntary Cleanup Program provides technical help for cleanups. Is it right for your cleanup project?

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/voluntary-cleanup-program/before-you-apply

Expedited Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) process

The Expedited VCP process is designed to encourage cleanup and redevelopment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/voluntary-cleanup-program/vcp-expedited

Organics management for businesses

Many businesses in Washington must arrange for organic materials collection.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/2022-organics-management-law/organics-management-for-businesses

Y-Valve education pilot program

The Y-Valve education pilot program

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/no-discharge-zone/pump-out-dont-dump-out/y-valve-education-pilot

Stormwater management program components

Get answers to common questions about implementing municipal stormwater permits.

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

Permit fees

You must pay a fee if you are covered by a wastewater or stormwater discharge permit.

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

PFAS in West Plains private wells

We are working with local, state, and federal agencies and the community to understand and address groundwater contamination in the West Plains.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/sites-with-pfas-in-drinking-water/west-plains-pfas

Wildfire smoke information

Wildfire smoke is harmful to your health. Learn how to protect your health and get relief.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/smoke-fire/wildfire-smoke

Water quality assessment Policy 1-11

Water quality policy 1-11 guides how we make decisions to list waters as polluted.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/assessment-of-state-waters-303d/assessment-policy-1-11

Hirst decision

A state Supreme Court decision changed how counties issue building permits that use exempt wells.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/case-law/hirst-decision

Swimming standards & saltwater quality

Water quality standards are designed to protect people from illnesses at saltwater swimming beaches.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/saltwater/beach-program/swimming-standard-and-water-quality

PFAS at cleanup sites

Ecology requires PFAS contamination be cleaned up.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/pfas/regulating-pfas-cleanup

Options for contaminated site cleanup

Under Washington law, you have four options for cleaning up a site contaminated by hazardous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-process/cleanup-options

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about cleanup at the UW Tacoma site? We have answers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/uw-tacoma/common-questions

Yard cleanup program

We are using a large part of the Asarco settlement to sample and replace soil in residential yards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/yard-cleanup-program

Everett smelter cleanup in parks

Cleanup of American Legion Park, Wiggums Hollow Park, and Viola Oursler Park is complete.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/everett-smelter/parks-cleanup

Developing Dam Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)

An emergency action plan helps dam owners act quickly and strategically to reduce risks and damages.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/emergency-action-plan

2025 legislative priorities

For the 2025 legislative session, we are proposing agency request bills for consideration.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/2025-legislative-priorities

Nonpoint funding requirements

Resources for Water Quality Program-funded projects that address nonpoint sources of water pollution

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans/nonpoint-funding-requirements

I want to...

Quickly find topics and information on Ecology's website.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/i-want-to

Cost reimbursement

Cost reimbursement processing is an option for expedited water right application processing

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/cost-reimbursement

Skagit River basin mitigation program

There is a limited quantity of water available for landowners within the mitigation zone.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows/instream-flow-implementation/skagit-river-basin/water-supply/mitigation-program

Hazardous waste planning fee

If your business submits a Pollution Prevention Plan, you may need to pay this fee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste/reports-fees/hazardous-waste-planning-fee

Replace PERC dry cleaning equipment

Switching from PERC dry cleaning to wet cleaning or hydrocarbon may qualify you for financial help.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/product-replacement-program/replace-perc

Emergency incidents: what owners should do

It is important for dam owners to be prepared for earthquakes, floods, and wildfires.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/earthquakes-floods-wildfires

Reducing air pollution from cars

Ways to reduce air pollution emissions from motor vehicles.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/reducing-car-pollution

Grants & loans

Get information about grants and loans that benefit the health of our land, air, and water.

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

Water rights

A water right is the legal authorization to use a quantity of water for beneficial uses.

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

What you can do to reduce greenhouse gases

Learn how you can lessen the effects of climate change by reducing your greenhouse gases.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/what-you-can-do

Reserve accounts

Reserve accounts are special holdings accounts that are set aside for specific uses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/reserve-accounts

Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act guidance for cosmetologists

Businesses in Washington must ensure the cosmetic products they sell or use for services are compliant with the state’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA).

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/washingtons-toxics-in-products-laws/toxic-free-cosmetics-act/guidance-for-cosmetologists

Water quality standards for Washington's groundwater

Chapter 173-200 (WAC) addresses water quality standards for Washington's groundwater.

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

Wetland rating system

Rating helps agencies make decisions about standards for protecting wetlands, including buffers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/rating-systems

Freshwater studies

Our scientists study freshwater environments, producing data and reports.

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

Stewardship at Padilla Bay

Taking care of Padilla Bay: Tracking change, restoring habitat, and modeling responsible practices.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/stewardship

Mitigation bank projects

View a list of approved and proposed wetland mitigation banks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects

Delegation reports & contacts

Some county health agencies are authorized to inspect well construction and decommissioning work.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/wells/information-for-drillers/delegation-reports-contacts

Contact the Reserve

Contact Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Breazeale Interpretive Center.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/about-padilla-bay/contact-us

Shoreline Master Program guidelines

We and local governments must meet state Shoreline Master Program guidelines.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-laws-rules-and-cases/shoreline-master-program-guidelines

Kids page

Find out about our Padilla Bay resources for kids.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/education-programs/kids-page

RSS feeds for well notice of intent

Subscribe to a well-drilling notice of intent (NOI) RSS feed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/wells/information-for-drillers/rss-feeds-for-well-notice-of-intent

Get involved at Padilla Bay

You can volunteer with Padilla Bay's education, research, and stewardship programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/about-padilla-bay/get-involved

Water use in the Stillaguamish basin

Water use in the Stillaguamish River basin is guided by a 2005 rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows/instream-flow-implementation/stillaguamish-basin