Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Coastal landslides

Knowing about potential coastal landslide risks can keep you safe and your home standing.

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

Reinterpreting high-level nuclear waste

A proposed re-interpretation of “high level waste” could change how Hanford nuclear waste is treated

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/high-level-nuclear-waste-definition

Grant & loan guidance and forms

Not all guidance and forms are available inside the EAGL system — access those here.

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

Compostable labeling outreach materials

Here you can find graphics and handouts to support outreach for Washington's compostable product labeling requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/compost-labeling/outreach-materials

Best practices for businesses

Simple best management practices can prevent stormwater pollution, and prevention is good business.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/washington-waters-ours-to-protect-16d2378f76d0cd1251378b5dfa15b3be/best-practices-for-businesses

Puget Sound is now a no-discharge zone for vessel sewage

A no discharge zone will protect Puget Sound from vessel sewage releases.

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

Water availability

We study and regulate water resources by watershed. Find yours and see water availability.

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

Report a spill of oil or hazardous materials

Report spills to water immediately at 1-800-258-5990. If you spill, also call 1-800-424-8802.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/report-an-environmental-issue/report-a-spill

Monitoring bacteria in Puget Sound

High bacteria levels in Puget Sound are a risk to human health.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/issues-problems/bacteria

Automotive degreaser replacement program

Learn about our automotive degreaser replacement program and apply to participate.

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

Agricultural burning & permitting

Get an agricultural burn permit before burning safely and legally.

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

Coastal zone management federal consistency review

Federal actions affecting coastal land, water or natural resources must meet state requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/coastal-zone-management/federal-consistency

Ecology v Acquavella

The Superior Court has issued a final decree on the historic adjudication in the Yakima River Basin.

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

Seawater intrusion

Some coastal water wells in Washington are now unusable because of seawater intrusion. Read more about this.

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

Foam docks and blocks law

New environmental protections will reduce plastic pollution in Washington’s waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/docks-and-blocks

Toxics in firefighting law

This law restricts AFFF and PFAS-containing firefighting foam and personal protective equipment in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/washingtons-toxics-in-products-laws/toxics-in-firefighting

Washington waters — ours to protect

You can make small changes at home, at play, and at work to help protect Washington's waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/washington-waters-ours-to-protect-16d2378f76d0cd1251378b5dfa15b3be

Burning & industrial air permits

Commercial activities and projects that cause air pollution require permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/business-industry-requirements/permits-for-burning-industrial

Health effects from diesel pollution

Diesel pollution can hurt your health.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/diesel-emissions/health-impacts

Generating credits in the Clean Fuel Standard

Participants can earn credits under the Clean Fuel Standard.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/clean-fuel-standard/generating-credits

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

Sulfur dioxide in Washington's air

Sulfur dioxide harms health and contributes to particle pollution.

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

Public posting

You can review or comment on documents posted by our four region offices.

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

Tools to interpret and implement

Get help understanding how the surface water quality standards apply to your work.

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

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

Wetland mitigation compliance

We follow up on wetland mitigation sites to ensure mitigation requirements are fulfilled.

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

Water Quality improvement projects

See where we are working with partners across the state to improve water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects

Lake Chelan coordinated cost reimbursement program

We partnered with Chelan County to initiate a Lake Chelan Coordinated Cost Reimbursement Program.

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

Public Trust Doctrine

The Public Trust Doctrine is a legal principle regarding public access to public waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-laws-rules-and-cases/public-trust-doctrine

Irrigation-influenced wetlands

Learn how wetlands in irrigation areas are regulated under state law.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/regulations/state-wetland-regulations/irrigation-influenced-wetlands

Local groundwater information

Find local sources of information for groundwater resource-management efforts.

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

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

Whatcom County Limited Amendment

On April 3, 2018, we provided recommended changes to Whatcom County's proposed SMP amendments.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/whatcom-county-limited-amendment

Litter laws

Washington laws against littering and unsecured vehicle loads.

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

Bisphenol thermal receipt replacement program

Businesses may qualify for reimbursement to replace bisphenol thermal receipt paper and equipment.

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

2021 plastics laws

A new law targeting single-use plastic establishes several new requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/2021-plastic-pollution-laws

Past litter prevention efforts

We have a long history of litter prevention work.

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

Toxic chemicals in juvenile Chinook salmon

Scientists study flame retardants in Snohomish River fish to help salmon and orcas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/toxics-studies/source-assessments/toxic-chemicals-in-chinook-salmon

Hanford Waste Treatment Plant

The Hanford Waste Treatment Plant will incorporate the worst of tank waste into glass.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/tank-waste-management/tank-waste-treatment

Anaerobic digesters

We provide assistance to local governments and conduct inspections of anaerobic digesters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/anaerobic-digesters

NRDAR Council restoration projects

We restore, recover, or protect natural resources and habitats affected by contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/natural-resource-damage-assessment-and-restoration/nrdar-council-restoration-projects

Applying to the Voluntary Cleanup Program

Apply to the Voluntary Cleanup Program for technical assistance for cleaning up a contaminated site.

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

Health effects of arsenic and lead

Arsenic and lead are toxic metals and can be harmful to humans, especially for children.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/health-effects-of-arsenic-and-lead

Paying for cleanups

Cleanups can be costly. We offer grants and loans to return polluted sites to beneficial uses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-process/paying-for-cleanups

Why spills happen

Summary and analysis of the causes of oil spills in Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/why-spills-happen-old

Eastern Washington Clean Sites Initiative

The Eastern Washington Clean Sites Initiative funds cleanups to improve residents’ quality of life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/eastern-washington

Preventing oil spills

We have a zero spills strategy to prevent oil and hazardous substances from entering state waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/preventing-spills

Technical Assistance Agreements

Cleaning up multiple gasoline station sites

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/taag

Washington’s Environmental Justice Law (HEAL Act)

Our work to meet Washington's environmental justice law (HEAL)

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/environmental-justice/heal

Water Resources Advisory Committee

This group is a forum for the exchange of information about water resources management.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-resources-advisory-committee