Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Former orchards may need cleanup before being developed. There are four pre-approved remedies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/former-orchard-lands/model-remedies-for-former-orchards

CCA account spending & funds reporting

State agencies that are recipients of funding from the Climate Commitment Act accounts will find information about required reporting requirements and timeline.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/auction-revenue/cca-account-spending-and-funds-reporting

Smoke & fire management

Information about smoke management through burn bans, burn permits, and wood stove standards.

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

Regulated Customer Survey results

See the results from our Regulated Customer Survey.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/customer-survey-results

Economic analyses at Ecology

Learn how we conduct economic research & analysis for new/updated rules, permits, & other projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/economics-analyses

Recycling Development Center

The new Recycling Development Center is tasked with bolstering Washington's recycling markets.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/strategic-policy-and-planning/recycling-development-center

Working with the Voluntary Cleanup Program

What to expect when working with the Voluntary Cleanup Program to clean up a contaminated site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/voluntary-cleanup-program/working-with-vcp

Region office contacts

Contact information for our region offices.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/contact-us/region-contacts

Rayonier Mill cleanup

We are working toward a safer, cleaner waterfront and harbor in Port Angeles with the Rayonier Mill cleanup. It is one of several cleanup projects near Port Angeles Harbor.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-angeles-harbor/rayonier-mill

Skagit water management history

Information on the rule and court decision that effect Skagit River basin landowners.

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

Better Brakes Law

The Better Brakes Law phases out the use of copper in vehicle brakes by 2025.

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

Temperature pollution

We are working to protect and restore riparian habitat and other practices to help keep Washington's waters cool.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/nonpoint-pollution/temperature-pollution

Cleaning up the Everett Smelter lowland area

Cleanup is underway in a contaminated industrial area of Northeast Everett.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/everett-smelter/lowlands-cleanup

Budd Inlet Dissolved Oxygen TMDL

We are working with partners to address water quality impairments in Budd Inlet.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/deschutes-river-watershed-area-budd-inlet

Drayton Harbor Bacteria TMDL

We are working in Drayton Harbor to improve water quality for people and aquatic life.

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

Outdoor and residential burning

Outdoor and residential burning: What and where you can't burn, what to do instead of burning.

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

Washington's greenhouse gas inventory

We publish Washington's greenhouse gas emissions inventory every two years.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/tracking-greenhouse-gases/ghg-inventories

Cap-and-Invest third-party emissions verification

Businesses with high levels of emissions must have their reports reviewed by a third-party verifier.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/emissions-reporting/third-party-emissions-verification

Total Maximum Daily Load process

The TMDL process cleans up polluted water so it meets state water quality standards.

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

Source control

Source control is tracing contamination to its source, then preventing it from reaching waterways.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/lower-duwamish-waterway/source-control

Nonpoint pollution

We identify and reduce sources of polluted runoff as part of our Clean Water Act responsibilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/nonpoint-pollution

Forestry pollution

Ecology helps ensure that Forest Practices Rules protect water quality and fish habitat.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/nonpoint-pollution/forestry-runoff

FAQs & resources

Frequently asked questions about hydrofluorocarbon compliance

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

PFAS in West Plains private wells

We are working with local, state, and federal agencies and the community to understand and address groundwater contamination in the West Plains.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/sites-with-pfas-in-drinking-water/west-plains-pfas

Nooksack River basin rule amendment

In 2020 we amended the existing instream flow rule for the Nooksack basin.

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

Aquatic Species Restoration Program

The ASRP is a science-based plan to restore and enhance the Chehalis River basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/chehalis-basin/aquatic-species-restoration-plan

Chamokane Creek settlement agreement - Frequently asked questions

FAQs about the settlement agreement on impacts of permit-exempt wells on flows in Chamokane Creek.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-availability/chamokane-creek/frequently-asked-questions

Zosel Dam History

Zosel Dam. which maintains water levels on Osoyoos Lake, is the only dam we own and operate.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public/dams-we-regulate/zosel-dam/zosel-dam-history

Expedited Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) process

The Expedited VCP process is designed to encourage cleanup and redevelopment.

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

Shoreline planners toolbox

Our toolbox offers guidance and resources for developing and maintaining Shoreline Master Programs.

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

Safer Products for Washington compliance and reporting

Learn how manufacturers and businesses can meet compliance and reporting requirements for Safer Products for Washington.

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

State environmental review of proposed Chehalis River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Project

Public comment period is open for environmental review of Chehalis flood damage reduction project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/chehalis-basin/chehalis-flood-reduction-eis

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

Washington Coastal Zone Management program announcements

Washington Coastal Zone Management Program announcements

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/coastal-zone-management/czm-program-announcements

Salmon net pen water quality permits

We issue wastewater permits for marine salmon net pens.

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

Stormwater & residential pollution

We issue permits to control stormwater runoff pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/nonpoint-pollution/stormwater

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

Cost reimbursement

Cost reimbursement processing is an option for expedited water right application processing

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

Nuclear Waste Program

Hanford made plutonium for the nuclear arsenal. Now we regulate cleanup of the radioactive waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/nuclear-waste

Office of Chehalis Basin

A joint effort to reduce flood damage and restore aquatic habitat in Chehalis River basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/office-of-chehalis-basin

Southwest Region

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

Reducing air pollution from cars

Ways to reduce air pollution emissions from motor vehicles.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/reducing-car-pollution

Employment FAQs (frequently asked questions)

Find answers to common questions about the application process.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/how-to-apply

Wetland Regulations

Wetlands are regulated by agencies at the state, local, and federal level, as well as tribes.

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

Icicle Creek water supply development

The Icicle Strategy addresses water supply issues in the Icicle Basin

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/icicle-creek-strategy

Preventing Puget Sound shoreline erosion

We provide expert guidance so communities can address coastal erosion and protect our shorelines.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/preventing-erosion

Deschutes River, Percival Creek, & Budd Inlet tributaries

We are working with partners to restore water quality in tributaries to the Deschutes River.

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

Sammamish River temperature & dissolved oxygen TMDL

We are studying the Sammamish River watershed to determine how to improve its water quality.

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

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

Ocean management

We work with partners across Washington to protect, understand, and manage ocean resources.

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