Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

High-level waste at Hanford

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

PFAS at cleanup sites

Ecology requires PFAS contamination be cleaned up.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/pfas/regulating-pfas-cleanup

Latest videos, resources & tools - Nooksack adjudication

We are preparing to file a general stream adjudication in WRIA 1.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/whats-happening

Washington's marine spatial plan

We plan for human uses on Washington’s coast to manage impacts and ensure a healthy ocean ecosystem.

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

Children's Safe Products Act (CSPA)

The Children's Safe Products Act restricts some toxic chemicals and requires reporting on others.

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

Puget Sound Watershed Characterization Project

A regional planning tool that identifies areas of the Puget Sound to protect, restore, or develop.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/watershed-characterization-project

How we help Puget Sound

We protect and restore Puget Sound through a wide variety of programs and activities.

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

Puyallup River basin TMDLs

We work with partners in the Puyallup River Basin to improve water quality for people and fish.

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

Particle pollution in Washington's air

What you should know about particle pollution in the air.

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

Washington Coastal Zone Management Program enhancement

States regularly review their programs to prioritize needs and improvement opportunities.

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

Current permits and actions

Learn about active biosolids permit proposals.

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

Single-use serviceware

Businesses can no longer automatically include single-use items in orders.

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

Assessing contaminated sites

Assessing and rating contaminated sites can help us focus our resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-process/assessing-contaminated-sites

Former orchard lands

Former orchards might have arsenic and lead in the soil. Learn where it is and how to stay safe.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/former-orchard-lands

Fatigue — it'll bite you

Fatigue is a primary cause of commercial fishing vessel casualties, many involving oil spills.

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

Source control areas

We are tracing sources of pollution to the Lower Duwamish Waterway in 24 source control areas.

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

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

Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program

We prevent, prepare for, and respond to oil and hazardous materials spills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/spills-prevention-preparedness-response

On-site sewage system projects

Financial assistance for repairing and replacing on-site sewage systems, such as septic systems.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans/on-site-sewage-projects

Emergency incidents: what owners should do

It is important for dam owners to be prepared for earthquakes, floods, and wildfires.

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

City of Newport and the towns of Cusick, Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls – Shoreline Master Program: Comprehensive Update and Periodic Review

The public comment period is closed for the city of Newport and the towns of Cusick, Ione, Metaline Falls SMP comprehensive update and periodic review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/cities-of-newport-cusick-ione-metaline-and-metaline-falls

Voluntary Cleanup Program

The Voluntary Cleanup Program helps people clean up sites independently.

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

Wetland education & training resources

We offer education about wetlands in Washington through guides, videos, webinars, and classes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/education-training

Hazardous waste planning fee

If your business submits a Pollution Prevention Plan, you may need to pay this fee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste/reports-fees/hazardous-waste-planning-fee

Palouse River

We are working with many partners to improve water quality in the Palouse River.

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

Wildfire smoke information

Wildfire smoke is harmful to your health. Learn how to protect your health and get relief.

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

Lower Duwamish Waterway

We are leading efforts to control sources of pollution going into the Lower Duwamish Waterway.

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

Power plant greenhouse gas standards

Power plants in Washington are required to meet emission standards for greenhouse gases.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/ghg-standards-for-power-plants

Aquifer storage, recovery, & recharge

Artificially recharging groundwater can increase groundwater supplies and benefit surface water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-recovery-solutions/aquifer-storage-recovery-recharge

Tank waste monitoring and closure

We oversee the safe management, retrieval and closure of the waste in Hanford's underground tanks.

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

Environmental justice at Ecology

Prioritizing environmental justice in our work and our decisions.

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

Oxygen & nutrients in Puget Sound

Nutrients from many different sources reduces dissolved oxygen levels in Puget Sound.

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

Cap-and-Invest linkage

Ecology has decided that combining Washington’s carbon market with other programs would be beneficial.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/linkage

Reducing regional haze in scenic areas

Learn how regional haze affects national parks and wilderness areas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/regional-haze

Credits & debits for wetland mitigation

Learn about calculating credits and debits for compensatory mitigation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/credit-debit-method

Recycled content minimums

Producers must annually report by April 1 on the previous year’s minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements, documenting the percentage of recycled content in each product category.

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

2021-2023 Shoreline Master Program funded competitive projects

2021-2023 Shoreline Master program competitive grant pilot program funded projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/shoreline-planning-competitive-grants/funded-projects

South Lake Union cleanup

We are cleaning up contamination at 10 sites in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/south-lake-union

Wastewater funding requirements

Wastewater project funding requirements

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans/wastewater-funding-requirements

WCC member positions

We support WCC positions for young adults and military veterans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/join-wcc

Statewide conditions

We work with agencies and organizations to closely monitor Washington’s water supply.

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

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

Reducing diesel emissions

We are reducing harmful diesel emissions by helping fleets use clean diesel technology.

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

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

Prevent nonattainment

We help communities meet national air quality standards by awarding prevent nonattainment grants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/prevent-nonattainment

Lead in Washington's air

Lead pollution is monitored because it threatens you and your children's health.

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