Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Model documentation webinar information.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/safety-of-oil-transportation-act/risk-modeling/outreach-documentation

NRDA in Port Angeles Harbor

The NRDA compensates the public for impacts to wildlife and habitat caused by contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-angeles-harbor/port-angeles-harbor-nrda/nrda-site-overview

Air Quality

We are the state's lead agency for managing air quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/air-quality

Agriculture and Water Quality Advisory Committee

Working together to support a healthy agriculture industry and protect clean water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/agriculture-and-water-quality-advisory-committee

Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act

We value input from all residents, and do not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity/accessibility/notice-under-the-americans-with-disabilities-act

Procurement document public inspection

Our current procurement documents are available for inspection through public records requests.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/contracts-bidding-opportunities/procurement-document-public-inspection

2023-25 Strategic Plan

Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals for 2023-2025.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plan/2023-25-strategic-plan

2023-25 Budget

Budget requests, summaries, and comparisons. All links are to pdf files.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/our-budget/2023-25-budget

2021-23 Strategic Plan

Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals for 2021-2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plan/2021-23-strategic-plan

2021-23 Budget

Budget submittals, summaries, and comparisons. All links are to pdf files.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/our-budget/2021-23-budget

Working with tribal governments

Ecology partners with Tribes to protect shared natural resources and cooperate across jurisdictions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/government-coordination/tribal-relations

Shorelands & Environmental Assistance

We provide guidance, plans, and funds for communities where the water meets the land.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/shorelands-environmental-assistance

Water Resources

The Water Resources program works to meet the water supply needs of people and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/water-resources

Water Quality Partnership

Find Water Quality Partnership meeting materials, agendas, and minutes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-quality-partnership

Walla Walla Basin Advisory Committee (WWBAC)

The WWBAC meets to implement the Walla Walla Basin 2050 Strategic Plan (Plan).

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/walla-walla-basin-advisory-committee

Yakima Basin Integrated Plan workgroup

Our partner workgroup helps develop water supply and habitat projects for the Yakima basin plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/yakima-basin-integrated-plan-workgroup

Agricultural Burning & Research Task Force

The Agricultural Burning and Research Task Force develops best practices to reduce air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/boards-councils/agricultural-burning-research-task-force

Legislative reports for MTCA and Cleanup Settlement accounts

Our legislative reports describe how we're using funds to clean up contaminated sites under MTCA.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/toxics-cleanup/tcp-legislative-reports

The history of water law

Since 1917, Washington state water laws have played an important role in managing water resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/water-resources/learn-the-history-of-water-law

Office of Columbia River legislative reports

Our Office of Columbia River reports to the Legislature on water supply development work.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/office-of-columbia-river/office-of-columbia-river-legislative-reports

Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council

We participate in a council that advises ocean management along the Pacific coast.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/boards-councils/washington-coastal-marine-advisory-council

VSP Planning and mapping resources

We partner with other state agencies to provide mapping resources for planning under VSP.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-stewardship-program/planning-and-mapping-resources

Columbia River Basin Long-term Water Supply and Demand Forecast

Forecasting water supply and demand in Eastern Washington into the 2040s

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/office-of-columbia-river/office-of-columbia-river-legislative-reports/water-supply-demand-forecast

Agency Actions Subject to RCW 34.05.272

Ecology is required to identify the information sources relied upon in support of certain agency actions defined by RCW 34.05.272.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/online-tools-publications/publications-forms/agency-actions-subject-to-rcw-34-05-272

2022 session legislation

Solid waste and recycling laws we are implementing.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/strategic-policy-and-planning/enacting-legislation/2022-legislation

Westport SMP: Periodic Review Amendment

We conditionally approved the City of Westport's periodic review amendment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/westport

Litter Prevention Partner Toolkit

Public outreach materials for state agencies, local governments, and other interested partners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/solid-waste-litter/litter/litter-prevention/litter-campaign-toolkit

Battery stewardship

This new law requires battery producers to create a statewide collection system for portable used batteries by Jan. 1, 2027.

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

City of Issaquah Shoreline Master Program: locally initiated amendment

We conditionally approved City of Issaquah's locally initiated amendment of their Shoreline Master Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/issaquah

Permits

If you are storing more than 10 acre-feet of water you may need a permit.

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

Dam safety technical notes

Dam safety technical notes for assessing and reducing risks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-engineers/technical-notes

Pe Ell Shoreline Master Program: comprehensive update and periodic review

We are seeking public comment on the Town of Pe Ell's proposed comprehensive update to its SMP, including amendments to satisfy the periodic review requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/pe-ell

About WCC

Learn about our milestones, mission, and purpose.

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

Omak Shoreline Master Program: Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on the City of Omak's proposed amendment to its Shoreline Master Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/omak

Port Gamble Bay Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA)

A trustee council is working on natural resource damage assessment in Port Gamble Bay.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-gamble-baywide/natural-resource-damage-assessment-nrda

Climate resilience and shoreline management

Climate change is impacting shorelines throughout Washington.

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

Richland Shoreline Master Program: Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on City of Richland's proposed amendment to its shoreline master program (SMP).

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/richland

Coulee Dam shoreline master program: comprehensive update & periodic review

We are seeking public comment on the Town of Coulee Dam's proposed SMP update and periodic review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/coulee-dam

City of Brewster Shoreline Master Program: Periodic Review

We are seeking comments on the City of Brewster's proposed amendment to its Shoreline Master Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/brewster

Group systems and shared wells

Small district water systems, such as cities, special purpose districts and private systems, need to participate in the adjudication by filing court claims.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/group-systems-and-shared-wells

Okanogan County SMP: Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on Okanogan County's proposed amendment to its Shoreline Master program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/okanogan-county

City of Pateros SMP: Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on the City of Pateros’ proposed amendment to its Shoreline Master Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/city-of-pateros

Pierce County Shoreline Master Program: Locally Initiated Amendment

We are seeking public comment on a locally initiated amendment of Pierce County's shoreline master program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/pierce-county

King County Shoreline Master Program: locally initiated amendment

We are seeking public comment on King County's proposed update to its shoreline master program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/king-county

Bothell shoreline master program: locally initiated amendment

We are seeking public comment on Bothell's proposed shoreline master program amendment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/bothell

Stormwater Community-Based Public-Private Partnership Program

We are awarding grants to develop and implement Community-based Public-Private Partnerships for Stormwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans/community-based-public-private-partnership-program

What is drought?

Department of Ecology is responsible for monitoring water supply and drought conditions in the state.

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

Pend Oreille Mine closure

Pend Oreille Mine regulatory requirements for closure.

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

Shoreline mapping

We provide shoreline data that covers all state inland marine waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/shoreline-mapping

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

We are working to prevent PAH chemicals from impacting human health and the environment.

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