Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Oil transportation data and studies

We study oil transportation to improve spill prevention.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/oil-transportation-in-washington

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

Dịch vụ thông dịch

Chúng tôi cung cấp dịch vụ ngôn ngữ cho những người có ngôn ngữ chính không phải là tiếng Anh

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

Servicios de Idiomas

Ofrecemos servicios de idiomas gratuitos a personas cuyo idioma principal no es el inglés.

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

통역/번역 서비스

주 환경부는 영어가 모국어가 아닌 사람들을 위해서 주 환경부 프로그램과 서비스에 관련하여 번역과 통역을 무료로 제공하고 있습니다.

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

Moses Lake Three Ponds Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the Moses Lake Three Ponds Wetland Mitigation Bank in Grant County.

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

Old Homestead Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the proposed Old Homestead Mitigation Bank in Thurston County.

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

Wetland mitigation bank public notices

View public notices for proposed wetland mitigation bank projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/public-notices

Become a bank sponsor

Find guidance on how to become the sponsor of a wetland mitigation bank.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/become-a-bank-sponsor

Restoring resources after spills

When oil spills occur, we work to assess damages and restore impacted resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/restoring-resources-after-spills

Reporting & notification requirements

Get answers to common questions about reporting requirements of the municipal stormwater permits.

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

Well construction & licensing

We provide well information and regulatory guidance for property owners and well drillers.

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

Environmental & Cultural review process

Forms and guidance for meeting required standards for Water Quality’s grant or loan funded projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans/environmental-and-cultural-review

PFAS contamination at Joint Base Lewis McChord and surrounding communities

Ecology monitors multiple cleanup sites at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This page focuses on PFAS contamination in the groundwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/sites-with-pfas-in-drinking-water/joint-base-lewis-mcchord

Emission check program ended

The emission check program in Washington ended Jan. 1, 2020. Information about vehicle tab renewal.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/emissions-check-ends

Prevent nonattainment

We help communities meet national air quality standards by awarding prevent nonattainment grants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/prevent-nonattainment

Wetland mitigation banking

Wetland mitigation banks are one option available to compensate for unavoidable wetland impacts.

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

Testing drinking water

Concerned about the water in your well? Find an accredited lab to test your drinking water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/wells/testing-drinking-water

Freshwater Algae Control Program

Get help identifying and managing toxic algae in Washington lakes.

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

Abandoned wells

Landowners are required to work with licensed drillers to properly decommission abandoned wells.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/wells/information-for-drillers/abandoned-wells

Skagit River basin

The Skagit River rule established instream flow levels to help protect the ecosystem of the river.

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

Prior converted croplands

Conversion of a prior converted cropland wetland to non-agricultural use requires our approval.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/regulations/state-wetland-regulations/prior-converted-croplands

Templates & guidance documents

Find guidance and templates to get started using or proposing a wetland mitigation bank.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/templates-guidance-documents

Teacher resources

Learn about workshops, download our estuary curriculum, and check out our favorite online resources.

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

Recreation at Padilla Bay

Padilla Bay Reserve has a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages.

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

Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) collection & disposal program

Learn more about a proposed collection and disposal program for fire departments with AFFF on-site.

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

Solar panels

Information and guidance for the photovoltaic (PV) module stewardship and takeback program.

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

Recycle and dispose of hazardous household products

Learn how to recycle and dispose of hazardous household products properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics/at-home/recycling-and-disposal-guide

Recreational foam replacement program

Schools, gyms, and other businesses can apply to participate in our foam replacement program.

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

Hanford Tri-Party Agreement

The agreement between Washington, U.S. Dept. of Energy, and the EPA to manage Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/hanford-cleanup-process/tri-party-agreement

Protecting whales during oil spills

The transport of oil poses a threat to the recovery of Southern Resident Killer Whales,

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/preparing-for-spills/protecting-whales-during-oil-spills

Everett smelter site history

The Everett smelter operated from 1892–1914, but contamination wasn't discovered until 1990.

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

Water Quality Financial Assistance Council

Our council provides input on how we manage water quality grants and loans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-quality-financial-assistance-council

Cultural resource review

Information about grants that require a cultural resource review for projects to qualify.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/area-wide-groundwater-investigation-grants/cultural-resources-review

Funded integrated planning grants

Integrated Planning Grants funded in the 2019–2021 biennium.

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

Synopsis of vessel activity

Ecology is developing a Synopsis of Vessel Activities as directed by ESHB 1109.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/spills-prevention-preparedness-response/legislative-work/vessel-activity-synopsis

Inspections

Inspections are an important part of our dam safety work.

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

Information for engineers

Dam construction and approval information for engineers.

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

Hydrofluorocarbons use restrictions

Learn about the rule requirements for the manufacturing and sale of products containing restricted refrigerants in Washington state.

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

Statewide wetland mapping inventory project

View the results of our 2022-2024 statewide wetland mapping inventory project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/mapping-resources/map-inventory-project

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

FAQs and responses about the WRIA 1 (Nooksack) adjudication.

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

Model ordinances for organics management

The legislature directed us to adopt a model ordinance that local governments could use to support managing their organic materials.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/2022-organics-management-law/organics-management-for-local-governments/organics-model-ordinances

Spill preparedness & response

We invest heavily in being prepared so that we and our partners are ready and trained to respond.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response

Water quality permits

Permits protect water quality/public health & regulate treatment/discharge of wastewater/stormwater.

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

Smoke & fire management

Information about smoke management through burn bans, burn permits, and wood stove standards.

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

Air quality targets

We monitor air pollution to protect your health.

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

Quality assurance for grantees

Find quality assurance information for environmental science grant applicants.

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

Manchester Environmental Laboratory

Manchester Lab provides scientific services to local, state, federal, and tribal governments.

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

How to submit comments to us

Tips for individuals and member organizations wishing to submit comments during open comment periods

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/public-input-events/commenting-tips

Pump Out, Don't Dump Out

A no-discharge zone will help keep Puget Sound clean for shellfishing, swimming, and recreating.

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