Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

In your watershed

We are providing water availability information for your watershed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-availability/in-your-watershed

Streamflow, fish, and habitat projects

Our Office of Columbia River is working to improve conditions for endangered fish species.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-supply-projects-ew/streamflow-fish-passage-habitat-projects

Toxics source assessments

Scientists use the latest technology to detect sources of toxic chemicals in the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/toxics-studies/source-assessments

Issues & problems in Puget Sound

The more we study Puget Sound, the more we understand the challenges facing this diverse waterbody.

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

Puget Sound science

We study Puget Sound to detect human impacts and to target prevention and cleanup efforts.

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

Chehalis Basin Strategy

Joint effort underway to reduce flood damage and restore aquatic habitat in Chehalis River basin.

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

Sullivan Lake water rights

Our Sullivan Lake program makes new water rights available in northeastern counties.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/columbia-river-basin-projects/lake-sullivan-water-rights

Odessa groundwater replacement

We're delivering surface water to irrigators who now pump from the declining Odessa Subarea aquifer.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/columbia-river-basin-projects/odessa-groundwater-replacement

Protecting orcas from extinction

Our work benefits Southern Resident orcas, an endangered species in state waters part of the year.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/protecting-orcas/orca-task-force

How you can help orcas

Orcas benefit from the many ways individuals and groups help protect water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/protecting-orcas/how-you-can-help-orcas

Northwest Region

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

Help save Puget Sound

Puget Sound needs your help. Here's how you can reduce household and recreational pollution sources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/how-you-can-help-save-puget-sound

Dams

The Dam Safety Office (DSO) regulates nearly 1,100 dams in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams

Working at Ecology

Learn about what it's like to work at Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/working-at-ecology

2025-30 Strategic Plan

Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals for 2025-2030.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plan/2025-30-strategic-plan

Shoreline mapping

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/coastal-research-and-engineering/shoreline-mapping

Electric school buses

Electric school buses help reduce health risks from toxic diesel pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/electric-school-buses

Public input & events

Learn about public hearings, public meetings, and events and let us know what you think.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/public-input-events

What is a watershed and why does it matter?

At Ecology, a watershed is a geographic region by which we manage water availability and water quality issues.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/what-is-a-watershed-and-why-does-it-matter

Puget Sound

We work with a wide range of partners using the best available science and research to better understand and counter challenges facing Puget Sound.

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

Regulated Customer Survey results

See the results from our customer survey.

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

Meet our director

Get to know our director, Casey Sixkiller.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/meet-our-director

Contracts & bidding opportunities

Learn how to become a state vendor and contract with Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/contracts-bidding-opportunities

Ecology's budget

We operate with a biennial budget and strategic plan that we submit to the Governor every two years.

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

Partnerships and committees

Governmental and regional agencies join forces, providing ideas and oversight to many programs.

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

Our programs

Our environmental programs work for and offer assistance to protect Washington's land, air & water.

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

Environmental justice

Environmental justice is a priority in our work.

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

Website information

Information about our website content, accessibility, and privacy policy. We welcome your feedback!

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/website-information

Unmanned aerial systems (drones)

Unmanned aerial systems are aircrafts or vehicles piloted by remote control or onboard computers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/drones-uas

Cleanup sites

Find information on specific contamination cleanup sites.

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

Business & industry requirements

We require oil-handling industry to prevent, prepare for, and respond to spills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/business-industry-requirements

Brownfields in Washington

Our Brownfields Program helps local governments put abandoned properties back into use.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/brownfields

Hanford cleanup

Our Nuclear Waste Program oversees mixed dangerous and radioactive waste cleanup at Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup

Addressing priority toxic chemicals

We are taking action against toxic chemicals of high concern to human health and the environment.

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

Solid waste

Information on solid waste waste facilities, management, and permitting.

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

Other facilities we oversee

We oversee other sites in Washington with mixed waste that aren't part of the Hanford cleanup.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/radioactive-waste-disposal

Product Replacement Program

This program helps businesses transition away from toxic chemicals to safer products through technical support and funding.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/product-replacement-program

Yakima River Basin water projects

Our projects seek to achieve integrated water solutions and resiliency in the Yakima Basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/yakima-river-basin-projects

Walla Walla Water 2050 water management plan

Walla Walla Water 2050 is renewing efforts to improve water supplies in the Walla Walla River Basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/walla-walla-2050

Shoreline management

We work to protect, restore, and responsibly develop state shorelines.

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

Water quality standards

We restore and protect rivers, lakes, groundwater, and marine waters using water quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-standards

Wetland tools & resources

Find wetland tools and resources.

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

Aquaculture

Aquaculture entails farming fish, shellfish, and other aquatic plants and animals.

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

Education and training

Professional, science-based shoreline education and training that helps protect the environment.

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

Groundwater

We work to protect groundwater from pollution so that it's drinkable and meets state standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/groundwater

Water recovery solutions

As water for new uses becomes harder to find, we look for innovative solutions to meet future needs.

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

Improving streamflows

We help protect rivers and streams while providing water for rural areas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/improving-streamflows

Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Learn about Padilla Bay's research and education programs, and visiting our interpretive center.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve

Columbia River water supply projects

We are implementing projects to help meet water needs in the Columbia River Basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/columbia-river-basin-projects

Tracking greenhouse gases

We're working to slow the effects of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.

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