Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency

Our work with EPA is focused on clean air and water, and managing hazardous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/government-coordination/partnering-with-the-epa

Washington's litter tax

Washington's Litter Tax

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/solid-waste-litter/litter/paying-for-litter/washington-s-litter-tax

Email notification lists

Sign up for email updates about environmental issues and activities affecting Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/email-lists

2025 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Awards

2025 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants fund critical wetland conservation projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/wetlands-conservation-grants/wetlands-conservation-grant-awards

Protecting stream flows

An instream flow is a water right for the stream and the resources that depend on it.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows

Low Carbon Energy Siting Study Advisory Board

The board will meet and publish reports to the Legislature on Low Energy Siting across Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/clean-energy-coordination/low-carbon-energy-siting-2023/advisory-board

News

Find news releases, blog stories, pictures, videos, social media, and contact info.

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

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

Investing in cleaner transportation

Information about the how we are working toward cleaner transportation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/investing-in-cleaner-transportation

Standards for federal power plants

Washington's response to federal power plant standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/business-industry-requirements/federal-power-plant-standards

Carbon monoxide in Washington's air

High levels of carbon monoxide pollution can harm your health.

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

Groundwater resources

We provide links and resources to learn more about groundwater.

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

About Padilla Bay

Learn more about Padilla Bay, its history, and location and hours for visiting the Reserve.

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

Shellfish aquaculture

We are one of several agencies helping regulate shellfish aquaculture in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/aquaculture/shellfish-aquaculture

Protecting aquifers

We work to protect underground water aquifers from contamination and protect drinking water.

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

Earthquakes and tsunamis

We work with state partners to help coastal communities prepare for earthquake and tsunami events.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/earthquakes-tsunamis

Wetlands function assessment project

Learn about the wetland function assessment methods, the basis of the current wetland rating system.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/function-assessment-project

About the Reserve

Padilla Bay Reserve protects more than 11,000 acres of critical intertidal and upland habitat.

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

Spokane River – Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer rule

This rule impacts the Spokane River and Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer.

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

Litter pickup

Statistics on Ecology-funded litter pickup programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/solid-waste-litter/litter/litter-pickup

Air quality oversight at Hanford

We provide permits designed to protect air quality at and around Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/protecting-air-water/air-quality-oversight

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

Procurement document public inspection

Our current procurement documents are available for inspection through public records requests.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/contracts-bidding-opportunities/procurement-document-public-inspection

2021-23 Strategic Plan

Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals for 2021-2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plan/2021-23-strategic-plan

The history of water law

Since 1917, Washington state water laws have played an important role in managing water resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/water-resources/learn-the-history-of-water-law

Climate resilience and shoreline management

Climate change is impacting shorelines throughout Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-planners-toolbox/climate-resilience-and-shoreline-management

Group systems and shared wells

Small district water systems, such as cities, special purpose districts and private systems, need to participate in the adjudication by filing court claims.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/group-systems-and-shared-wells

Floodplain management

We provide planning and regulation resources to local governments to reduce their flood risks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning/planning-regulation

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

We are working to prevent PAH chemicals from impacting human health and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/pah