Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

The Water Supply Availability Committee evaluates statewide water supply conditions.

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

Frequently flooded areas resources for VSP planning

Frequently flooded areas resources for counties planning under the Voluntary Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-stewardship-program/frequently-flooded-areas-resources

Building connections

We engage with communities to address barriers to shaping decisions that impact their lives.

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

Water banks

Water banks facilitate the voluntary exchange of water rights.

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

Trust Water Rights Program

Water rights placed into trust are protected from relinquishment and maintain their priority date.

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

Mercury-containing lights regulatory guidance

Regulatory guidance for Washington's mercury-containing lights program.

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

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

Clean, green boating

Boat owners play an important role in protecting water quality.

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

What you can do to manage animal waste

Prevent animal manure from harming rivers, lakes, and marine shellfish beds.

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

Washington clean air agencies

Connect with us, local clean air agencies, and tribes who protect air quality in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/clean-air-agencies

Lead in eyeliner

Learn about the health and environmental impacts of lead in eyeliners and safer alternatives.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/lead/lead-in-eyeliner

Lake Roosevelt water rights

Our Lake Roosevelt program makes new water rights available for Columbia River cities and industry.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/columbia-river-basin-projects/lake-roosevelt-water-rights

Central Region

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/regional-work/central-region

Eastern Region

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/regional-work/eastern-region

Lead in cookware law

Learn how to comply with Washington’s law prohibiting the sale, manufacture, or distribution of cookware containing lead or lead compounds.

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

Accessibility & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

How to request reasonable accommodations to Ecology programs, services, and activities.

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

Covid-19 Spills Program response

Washington Dept. of Ecology Spills Program's response to COVID-19.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/covid-19-spills

Underground storage tank (UST) program

Our Underground Storage Tank program protects the environment by regulating more than 8,500 tanks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/underground-storage-tanks

Manage dangerous waste for businesses

Guidance on complying with Washington's dangerous waste regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste/manage-your-waste

Pollution prevention services for businesses

Pollution prevention resources and technical assistance for businesses in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste/pollution-prevention-services

Moderate risk waste

Regulatory guidance and data on household hazardous waste and moderate-risk waste collection.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics/household-hazardous-waste-mrw

Washington's toxics in products laws

These Washington laws are designed to keep toxic chemicals out of consumer products.

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

Wetlands: Nature's water filters, sponges & nurseries

We provide resources for regulatory and nonregulatory approaches to protecting wetlands.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/wetlands-overview

Saltwater

We work to protect Washington's marine resources.

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

What is wastewater?

We limit the pollution that wastewater treatment plants and industries discharge into state waters.

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

Business & industry requirements

Requirements for businesses that emit air pollution from industrial processes and burning.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/business-industry-requirements

Hydrofluorocarbon transition

Over the next four years, Washington will stop using hydrofluorocarbons in equipment and products.

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

Shoreline Master Program amendments

Shorelines are for everyone. Send us comments on proposed changes to your local shoreline program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/public-input-events/shoreline-master-programs

Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Project

The Puget Sound Nutrient Source Reduction Project addresses human sources of nutrients in the Sound.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/reducing-puget-sound-nutrients/puget-sound-nutrient-reduction-project

Tire anti-degradant (6PPD) and 6PPD-quinone (6PPDQ)

Learn how we are addressing the chemical in tires known as 6PPD and the resulting 6PPD-quinone.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/6ppd

Auctions trainings & resources

Guides, forms, trainings, and other resources for participants in the Cap-and-Invest market.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/auctions-and-market/trainings-and-resources

Advance permittee-responsible mitigation

Advance mitigation is one available option to compensate for unavoidable impacts to wetlands.

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

Groundwater contaminants

Description, health concerns, and exposure levels of the primary contaminants on the Hanford site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/protecting-air-water/groundwater-monitoring/groundwater-contaminants

Clean Fuel Standard requirements for participation

Learn what fuel producers and suppliers are required to do under the Clean Fuel Standard.

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

Washington clean cars

New vehicles registered in Washington must meet clean air standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/clean-cars

State agency greenhouse gas reporting

State agencies are joining the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/tracking-greenhouse-gases/state-agency-greenhouse-gas-reports

Ground level ozone in Washington's air

Ozone pollution hurts human health and the environment.

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

Surface water quality: Antidegradation

Our antidegradation rules use three tiers of protection to help maintain water quality.

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

Wetland mitigation monitoring

We require monitoring to ensure a mitigation project achieves its purpose and complies with permits.

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

Groundwater permit exemption

The groundwater permit exemption allows four small uses of groundwater without a water right permit.

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

Best available science for wetlands

Local governments are required to use best available science in wetland policies and regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/best-available-science

Wetland program plan

See what we hope to accomplish in our strategic plan for the state's wetland program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/wetland-program-plan

Foster decision

This court decision reaffirms that instream flows adopted in rule must be protected from impairment.

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

South Skagit Bay assessment

We are working with partners in the Samish and Padilla Bay watersheds to improve water quality.

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

Paint stewardship: PaintCare

Washington has a new product stewardship program for paint.

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

Current permits and actions

Learn about active biosolids permit proposals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/biosolids/learn-about/permit-actions

University of Washington Tacoma cleanup site

UW Tacoma is cleaning up soil and groundwater contamination under some buildings on/near the campus.

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

Soil replacement process for residential yards

Learn what contaminated areas of the Tacoma Smelter Plume.

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

Copyright information

Unless otherwise noted, all material found on this website is the copyrighted property of Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/website-information/copyright-information

Fees

Dam safety fees include pre-construction review fees and inspection fees.

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