Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Longevity of biological protection using bioretention

Study about the effectiveness of bioretention soil retaining pollution over time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/longevity-biological-protection-using-bioretention

Dangerous waste annual report

Those with active EPA/State Identification Numbers must submit a dangerous waste annual report.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-annual-report

Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS)

Submit your emissions data using WEIRS.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/emissions-inventory-reporting

Checklists and templates for site investigation reports and cleanup plans

Get help preparing remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and cleanup action plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/cleanup-report-checklists-and-templates

What to do if you spill oil or hazardous substances

Spills to water must be reported immediately to help reduce impacts to the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/spills-if-you-spill

Safe and effective threshold determination reports

Safe and effective reports establish conditions for protecting open water with oil containment boom.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/safe-effective-threshold-determination-reports

Special waste

Special waste is a category of dangerous waste that may be managed as a conditionally exempt waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-annual-report/special-waste

Tier Two reporting

Facility reporting guidelines for Tier Two, including how to file with Tier Two Online.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act/tier-two-reporting

Groundwater quality assessment

Our hydrogeologists monitor and assess groundwater quality and quantity in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment

Recycling credits

Recycling credits may affect your Pollution Prevention Plan or the Hazardous Waste Planning Fee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-annual-report/recycling-credits

Paired watershed retrofit & restoration study

Stormwater Action Monitoring effectiveness study: Paired watershed retrofit and restoration study.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/paired-watershed-retrofit-and-restoration-study

Pollution prevention (P2) plan

Some businesses are required to submit a pollution prevention plan to reduce hazardous substance use.

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

For operators: Biosolids fees, forms, & annual reports

Help for operators and managers with permits, annual reports, and fees.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/biosolids-facilities-fees-forms-annual-report

Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act

Overview of Washington's EPCRA program and general reporting requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act

Vessel emergency reporting

We require vessels to report spills — or threats of spills — within one hour.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/vessel-emergency-reporting

TurboWaste

TurboWaste is Washington's electronic dangerous waste annual report reporting tool.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-annual-report/turbowaste

Annual air quality registration

Emission registration program for industrial air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/air-quality-registration

Yakima Basin Cabin Owners

Yakima Basin Cabin Owners – water rights information

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/yakima-basin-cabin-owner-information

Columbia River reports & documents

Our Office of Columbia River scientific reports and documents support water supply projects for Eastern Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/scientific-reports/columbia-river-reports

Monitoring for lead in lakes & streams

We monitor temporal changes in the lead levels of rivers and streams in the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/lead-monitoring

Stormwater monitoring

Stormwater monitoring helps us know how well water quality permits are working.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring

Solid waste facility forms

Find commonly used reporting forms and facility checklists for solid waste facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/solid-waste-facilities-reporting

Children's Safe Products Act reporting

Learn more about how to submit reports under Washington's Children's Safe Products Act (CSPA).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/childrens-safe-products-act-reporting

Emissions reporting for small sources of air pollution

Learn how to submit your emissions data using the Source Management System (SMS).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/small-source-emissions-inventory-reporting

E-Cycle WA information for local governments

Certain government entities can use E-Cycle Washington to dispose of electronics for free.

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

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

Requirements for submitting cleanup site data

You must submit your lab data electronically through EIM.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/data-submittal-requirements-for-cleanup-sites

Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting

Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reports are required for certain facilities with certain chemicals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act/toxics-release-inventory

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Groundwater

Guidance to complete Groundwater section for Part B of SEPA environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-3-water/environmental-elements-groundwater

Common cleanup situations for homeowners and small businesses

Learn about common cleanup situations likely to affect home and small business owners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/common-cleanup-situations-for-homeowners-small-b

Mason County annual BEACH report

We sampled three beaches in Mason County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.

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

Skagit County annual BEACH report

We sampled Bay View State Park beach in Skagit County in the summer of 2023.

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

Thurston County annual BEACH report

We sampled two beaches in Thurston County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.

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

BEACH annual report

See our annual county-by-county report on bacterial levels at saltwater swimming beaches for 2023.

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

Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit

This permit regulates stormwater discharges in urbanized areas of Eastern Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-general-permits/eastern-washington-phase-ii-municipal-stormwat-1

Measuring Street Sweeping 6PPDQ Whole Environment Load Reductions

Potential for street sweeping to reduce the amount of 6PPDQ on the roadway

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/sweeping-6ppd-load

Watershed Health - Statewide Report

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https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/statewide-report

Sumas-Blaine surficial aquifer long-term ambient groundwater monitoring

We sample 25 wells in the Sumas-Blaine aquifer annually for nitrate, chloride, and bromide.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/sumas-blaine

Sand & Gravel Permit guidance

Guidance to implement your Sand & Gravel General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/sand-and-gravel-permit-guidance

Construction Stormwater General Permit eCoverage Packet

The Construction Stormwater General Permit is switching from paper copies to an electronic packet.

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

Mobile business stormwater source control and coordination

We're developing and testing new tools to help mobile businesses control stormwater pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-source-identification/mobile-business-source-control

Hydrologic performance of bioretention

Study of the oldest bioretention facilities to evaluate infiltration performance.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/bioretention-infiltration

Plastic producer registration and reporting

Producers of certain items sold in plastic packaging in Washington must annually register with us.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/plastic-producer-registration

GIS Applications

Find a list of GIS applications at Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/geographic-information-systems-gis/applications

Better Brakes Law: Guidance for manufacturers

Guidance for manufacturers on Washington's Better Brakes regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/better-brakes-guidance

Aladdin Plating

We monitor groundwater for legacy plating chemicals at the former Aladdin Plating Co. site in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/aladdin-plating

Watershed health sampling sites

Learn about the sites we sample.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/sampling-sites

Watershed health sampling schedules

See when our crews will be collecting data on the health of watersheds at sites across the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/sampling-schedules

Active groundwater studies

We conduct groundwater studies for long- and short-term projects. Learn about our active studies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index

WQWebPortal guidance

Learn how to submit your permit documents electronically through the WQWebPortal.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-quality-permits-guidance/wqwebportal-guidance