Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

We conduct water and sediment long-term monitoring to identify ecosystem changes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring

Measuring bluff erosion in Clallam County

We collected scientific data about bluff-backed Dungeness and Elwha beaches and spits to measure erosion.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/clallam-county-bluffs

We monitored the Willapa Bay shoreline to assess how a flood-protection berm changed over time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/shoalwater-bay-berm-monitoring

Eyes Over Puget Sound

We provide documentation of Puget Sound waterways using community submissions and aerial photography.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/eyes-over-puget-sound

BEACH annual report

See our annual county-by-county report on bacterial levels at saltwater swimming beaches for 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report

Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit

This permit regulates stormwater discharges in the most highly populated areas in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-phase-i-permit

Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit

Permit regulates stormwater discharges in the 2nd-most highly populated areas in Western Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-general-permits/western-washington-phase-ii-municipal-stormwater

Aquatic Mosquito Control General Permit

This permit allows the use of insecticides to control mosquitoes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/aquatic-mosquito-control

Industrial Stormwater General Permit

Find information and helpful resources about the Industrial Stormwater General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/industrial-stormwater-permit

Models and tools for water quality improvement

We use models to predict water quality changes to help find strategies to address pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/models-spreadsheets/modeling-the-environment/models-tools-for-tmdls

Beneficial use determinations

Learn about beneficial use determinations — exemptions from solid waste permitting requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/solid-waste-permits/beneficial-use-determinations

E-Cycle WA information for collectors

Find out if you can be a collector for the E-Cycle Washington program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/collectors

Low Impact Development (LID) guidance

Presentations, fact sheets, videos, reports, manuals, and other guidance for Low Impact Development

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/low-impact-development-guidance

Online UIC injection well registration

We provide online access to register new and existing underground injection control (UIC) wells.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/underground-injection-control-program/register-uic-wells-online

Curtailing water use

As we do most years, we are curtailing water use around the state because of declining stream flows.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/water-use-compliance/curtailing-water-use

Geographic Response Plans (GRPs)

GRPs, a Northwest Area Contingency Plan tool, guide early, localized actions when oil spills happen.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/geographic-response-plans-for-oil-spills

Heat pump & air conditioning return flow UIC wells

Groundwater circulated through a heat pump/air conditioning (HAC) system has to meet requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/underground-injection-control-program/heat-pump-air-conditioning-return-flow-wells

Transportation implementation plans

Find out how we make sure transportation investments are consistent with air quality goals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans/transportation-conformity

E-Cycle WA information for processors

Learn how to become a processor for the E-Cycle Washington program and register to become one.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/processors

Records search checklist

Before buying property, use the records search checklist for due diligence and to know past uses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/records-search-checklist

Spill response plans for Class 2 mobile facilities

We require Class 2 mobile oil-handling facilities in Washington to have a spill response plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/spill-response-plans-for-mobile-oil-facilities

E-Cycle WA information for retailers

Retailers that sell new, covered electronic products have requirements under the E-Cycle WA program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/retailers

E-Cycle WA information for transporters

Find out whether you qualify as an E-Cycle Washington transporter and what the requirements are.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/transporters

Proficiency testing requirements

Six proficiency testing sample providers are approved by our laboratory accreditation program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/proficiency-testing-providers

Technical manuals

Requirements for technical manuals for vessels with contingency plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/technical-manuals

Irrigation System Aquatic Weed Control permit

This permit regulates the use of pesticides to manage plant and algae growth in irrigation systems.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/irrigation-system-aquatic-weed-control

Wildlife response service providers

Wildlife response service providers (WRSP) manage wildlife response activities during an oil spill.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/wildlife-response-service-providers

Worldwide Response Resource List

Database of information on oil spill response equipment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/worldwide-response-resource-list

TurboPlan

An online tool that guides you through your Pollution Prevention Plan. Plans are due Sept. 1 each year.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/pollution-prevention-plan/turboplan

Health impact review of toxic air pollution

We must review new projects that emit toxic air pollutants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/notice-of-construction-permit/health-impact-assessments-of-toxic-air-pollutants

Construction stormwater general permit history

CSWGP documentation from previous permit reissuance and appeals processes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/construction-stormwater-permit/permit-history

Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater Permit

Permit covers discharges from state highways and other WSDOT transportation-related facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-general-permits/wsdot-municipal-stormwater-permit

Automotive mercury switch removal program

Get paid to recycle your mercury switches from certain vehicles.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/auto-recyclers/automotive-mercury-switch-removal

Financial assurance types

Different types of facilities must provide different types of financial assurance.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/financial-assurance/types

Lower Columbia urban streams

This monitoring is funded by the municipal stormwater permittees in Clark and Cowlitz counties.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-status-and-trends/lower-columbia-urban-streams

SEPA checklist guidance, Section D: Nonproject actions

SEPA Guidance for Environmental Checklist Part D

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-d-non-project-actions

Improving ditches & maintenance

Stormwater Action Monitoring effectiveness study: roadside ditch performance and maintenance

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/improving-ditches-maintenance

Seismic measures for Class 1 Facilities

We amended WAC 173-180-330 and 173-180-340 in June 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-oil-industry/facilities-seismic-measures

Common types of dangerous waste

Learn how to manage common types of dangerous waste at your business.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste

Aerosol cans

Learn how your business can safely handle and dispose of aerosol cans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/aerosol-cans

Electronic waste and cathode ray tubes

Learn how your business can manage and recycle electronic waste properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/electronic-waste

Fertilizers

Learn how your business can register, manage, and dispose of fertilizers properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/fertilizers

Dispose, recycle, or treat dangerous waste

Learn how your business can properly dispose, recycle, or treat dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat

Step one: Get ready to designate

Learn what you need to start designating your waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/get-ready-to-designate

Step two: Is it exempt or excluded?

Determine if your waste is excluded from the dangerous waste regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/is-it-exempt-or-excluded

Step four: What are the hazards (characteristics)?

Determine if your waste is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/designation/what-are-the-hazards-characteristics

Print free labels

Free dangerous waste labels you can print from your computer for your business.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/label-dangerous-waste/print-free-labels

Dangerous waste treatment by generator

Learn how your business may be allowed to treat your own dangerous waste on-site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/treatment-by-generator

Property inspection checklist

Before buying property, use the property inspection checklist to complete an onsite inspection.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/property-inspection-checklist

Underground injection control well registration requirements & information

Get Underground Injection Control (UIC) well registration requirements and information.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/underground-injection-control-program/uic-registration-requirements-information