Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Toxics Cleanup

Learn about polluted lands in Washington: the cleanup process, who pays, and the public's role.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/toxics-cleanup

The Water Transfer Working Group reviews water-right-transfer proposals in the Yakima River basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-transfer-working-group

Critical aquifer recharge areas resources for VSP planning

Critical aquifer recharge areas resources for planning under the Voluntary Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-stewardship-program/critical-aquifer-recharge-areas-resources

Coastal Protection Fund – Terry Husseman grants more information

More information about the Coastal Protection Fund – Terry Husseman Account Grants

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/coastal-protection-fund/tha-additional-information

Kitsap Umbrella Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the proposed Kitsap Umbrella Mitigation Bank in Kitsap County.

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

Information for the public

The Dam Safety Office provides many services from emergency response and planning to inspections.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public

About the dams we regulate

We regulate some but not all dams in Washington state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public/dams-we-regulate

Laws, regulations, & policies

Our dam safety work is governed by laws, rules and policies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public/laws-regulations-policies

Information for dam owners

View a collection of dam safety guidelines, permits, and fees.

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

Applications, forms, & templates

Dam Safety Office applications, forms, and templates.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/applications-forms-templates

Complete list of guidance documents for dam owners

Guidance for dam owners and operators.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/guidance-documents

Developing Dam Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manual

Adequate operation and maintenance are critical for the safe functioning of a dam.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/operations-maintenance-manual

Selecting consultants

Advice for selecting a dam safety engineering consultant.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/selecting-consultants

Unpermitted dams

We proactively inspect unpermitted dams that pose hazards to downstream homeowners.

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

Engineering design for dams & spillways

Resources for designing dams and spillways.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-engineers/engineering-design

Project planning & approval

Resources for planning and gaining approval for a dam project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-engineers/project-planning

Contact Dam Safety Office staff

Contact information for dam safety office staff.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public/contacts

Plastic bag ban toolkit

These links will automatically download a ZIP file.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/plastic-bag-ban/bag-ban-outreach-and-translated-content

WCC member resources

Access forms and resources for WCC AmeriCorps members.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/member-resources

Harris Homestead Mitigation Bank Preserve

Find detailed information about the proposed Harris Homestead Mitigation Bank Preserve in Spokane County.

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

Expanded polystyrene outreach and translated content

Download fliers with information on Washington's ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS).

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/2021-plastic-pollution-laws/expanded-polystyrene-ban/expanded-polystyrene-outreach-and-translated-content

Adjudication information for farmers

This site will serve as an information hub for WRIA 1 farmers throughout the adjudication process. Stay tuned - information will be posted here as updates become available.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/for-farmers

for Commercial, industrial, and cities

This site will serve as an information hub for WRIA 1 commercial uses throughout the adjudication process. Stay tuned - information will be posted here as updates become available.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/commercial-industrial-and-cities

Outreach materials for business organics management

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

Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act compliance

Learn how manufacturers, distributors, and retailers can comply with the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA)

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/washingtons-toxics-in-products-laws/toxic-free-cosmetics-act/manufacturer-and-distributor-compliance

Walla Walla Water 2050 Strategic Plan

We're seeking comments on the Walla Walla Water 2050 Strategic Plan

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/walla-walla-2050/strategic-plan

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)

SEPA is a tool used by WA governments to determine potential environmental impacts from projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/environmental-projects/sepa

Education programs at Padilla Bay

Come visit the Padilla Bay Reserve to learn about the Salish Sea. We offer programs for all ages.

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

2025-27 Budget

Budget requests, summaries, and comparisons. All links are to pdf files.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/our-budget/2025-27-budget

Our strategic plan

Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals.

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

Executive key contacts

Contact information for our executive team and administrative personnel.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/contact-us/key-ecology-personnel

Ecology's agreements

See a list of Ecology’s active agreements with other governmental entities.

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

Media contacts

Program and regional contact information for the news media.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/contact-us/media-contacts

Dirt Alert program

Information to help protect yourself from arsenic and lead in soil from industry and farming.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program

Toxics studies

Our scientists analyze toxic contaminants from a variety of places.

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

Freshwater

We work to restore and protect rivers and lakes from pollution.

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

Adapting cleanup processes for climate impacts

Toxic contamination & cleanup site work is threatened by climate change.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/toxic-contamination-cleanup

Publications & forms

Search our database of publications and forms for useful documents to view or download.

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

E-Submission exempt forms

Ecology is working to improve options to submit forms, applications, reports, and other documents.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/online-tools-publications/e-submission-exempt-forms

NEP QAPP approval flowchart

We provide a flowchart that illustrates our National Estuary Program grant QA process.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/environmental-assessment/scientific-services/quality-assurance/quality-assurance-for-grantees/nep-flowchart

Quality assurance project plan examples

See examples of well-written Quality Assurance Project Plans for grantees.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/environmental-assessment/scientific-services/quality-assurance/quality-assurance-for-grantees/project-plan-examples

Ecology's Administration of Grants & Loans (EAGL) map

See many of our grants and loans on an interactive map.

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

Clean up & restoration

Contaminated sites around Puget Sound are priority cleanups under the Action Agenda.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/clean-up-restoration

Riparian restoration

Overview of the riparian restoration landscape in the Puget Sound.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/riparian-restoration

How to recycle

Information you need to Recycle Right, to find recycling services, and to tell what you can recycle.

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

Our recycling programs

Our recycling programs focused on product stewardship.

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

Strategic policy & planning

Solid waste and recycling policies and plans for businesses and agencies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/strategic-policy-and-planning

WCC Individual Placement program

Learn about our full-time Individual Placement positions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/individual-placement-program

Language services

We offer free language services for people whose primary language is not English.

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

Information for BEACH samplers

Learn procedures for taking saltwater bacteria samples for the BEACH Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/saltwater/beach-program/for-beach-samplers