Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Planning for flood hazards

Learn about climate change flooding hazards and our response.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/flood-impacts

Vehicle emissions

Information about the Clean Car Law, diesel exhaust, and Volkswagen settlement.

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

Responding to water supply needs

Learn how climate change might affect our water supplies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/water-supply-impacts

Protecting coastal communities

Washington’s coastal areas are inherently vulnerable to dynamic coastal processes and rising seas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/sea-level-rise

Washington's Climate Resilience Strategy

Washington's Climate Resilience Strategy is our roadmap to plan and prepare for the impacts of climate change.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/washingtons-climate-strategy

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

Open data plan

We make our data available in open and readily usable formats to ensure access and collaboration.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/online-tools-publications/open-data-plan

Quality assurance

We rely on quality assurance to monitor, improve, and assess our scientific practices.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/environmental-assessment/scientific-services/quality-assurance

Puget Sound nutrient pollution studies

Studies evaluate the impacts of reducing nutrient pollution from municipal wastewater plants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/reducing-puget-sound-nutrients/nutrient-pollution-studies

Federal Puget Sound Grant Program

We manage funds addressing toxic chemicals, nutrients, and watershed restoration in Puget Sound

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

Puget Sound riparian grants

Our riparian grant program is designed to increase restoration in and along Puget Sound rivers.

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

Puget Sound sediments

Our scientists study marine sediments and the animals that live there.

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

Stream channel migration zones

Assessing how stream channels migrate helps lower risks to people, communities, and infrastructure.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/stream-channel-migration-zones

Biosolids

Biosolids are an important source of soil nutrients for farmers and land managers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/biosolids

Organic and food waste

We work to use organic materials to improve soil, produce energy, and reduce waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste

Plastics

Reduce the use of plastics, and recycle plastics

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics

Washington Conservation Corps

Washington Conservation Corps is your chance to gain hands-on experience in the environmental field.

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

WCC field crew positions

WCC field crews complete restoration, trail, and spike projects across the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/field-crew-program

Permits that direct our Nuclear Waste Program

Permits allow us to regulate Hanford cleanup and oversee other Washington sites with mixed waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/permits-that-direct-our-nuclear-waste-program

Supervisor positions

Learn how to become a crew supervisor with WCC.

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

Spokane River multi-parameter TMDL

We work with partners to increase oxygen and reduce metals and PCBs in the Spokane River.

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

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

Cap-and-Invest emissions reporting

Emissions reporting information and resources for Washington's Cap-and-Invest Program.

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

Avoiding & minimizing wetland impacts

When designing a project, you need to show how you plan to avoid and minimize impacts to wetlands.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/avoidance-and-minimization

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

Organics Management Law

This law sets up Washington to achieve goals for organics disposal reduction and edible food rescue.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/2022-organics-management-law

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

Stormwater funding requirements

Resources and requirements for stormwater projects that receive Water Quality Combined Funding.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans/stormwater-funding-resources

Mini toiletries in lodgings law

A law aimed at single-use plastics in lodging establishments will reduce unnecessary packaging in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/toiletries-in-lodgings

Mandatory greenhouse gas reports

Our mandatory greenhouse gas program requires some facilities to report their emissions.

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

Waste tires

Cleaning up illegal tire dumps and guidance for businesses that transport and store tires.

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

Protecting stream flows

An instream flow is a water right for the stream and the resources that depend on it.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows

Washington's Cap-and-Invest Program

Learn how we're working to reduce carbon pollution through the Climate Commitment Act.

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

Emission-intensive, trade-exposed industries (EITEs)

Provisions for emission-intensive, trade-exposed industries (EITEs) in the Climate Commitment Act.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/emissions-intensive-trade-exposed-industries

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) funding requirements

Helpful resources for people who receive Clean Water State Revolving Funds.

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

Fuel Exemptions Workgroup

The workgroup discusses fuel exemptions for marine, agricultural, and aviation customers set in law.

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

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 announcements

Washington Coastal Zone Management Program announcements

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

Floods & floodplain planning

We lead Washington floodplain management by offering planning and project resources to communities.

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

Information for well drillers

We regulate and license well operators in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/wells/information-for-drillers

Water quality general permits

We issue general permits for specific discharge categories with similar characteristics.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-permits/water-quality-general-permits

Shoreline stabilization

Protect shorelines and reduce erosion risks by using shore-friendly practices.

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

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

Stormwater & residential pollution

We issue permits to control stormwater runoff pollution.

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

Metering your water use

Certain water users are required to meter and report their water use.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/metering-water-use

Fees

We charge fees for some of our processes.

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

Water banking grants

Water bank grant awards will fund water right purchases for ready-to-go water banking projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/water-banks/water-banking-grants

Lummi Peninsula groundwater settlement agreement

A settlement agreement regarding groundwater in the Lummi Peninsula is in effect.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/case-law/lummi-settlement

Padilla Bay newsletter

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

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