Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

What is wastewater?

We limit the pollution that wastewater treatment plants and industries discharge into state waters.

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

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

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

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

Shoreline Master Program amendments

Shorelines are for everyone. Send us comments on proposed changes to your local shoreline program.

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

Central Region

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

Eastern Region

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

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

Quality assurance for grantees

Find quality assurance information for environmental science grant applicants.

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

Manchester Environmental Laboratory

Manchester Lab provides scientific services to local, state, federal, and tribal governments.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/environmental-assessment/manchester-environmental-laboratory

How to submit comments to us

Tips for individuals and member organizations wishing to submit comments during open comment periods

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

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 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

Plastics

Reduce the use of plastics, and recycle plastics

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

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

Tire anti-degradant (6PPD) and 6PPD-quinone (6PPDQ)

Learn how we are addressing the chemical in tires known as 6PPD and the resulting 6PPD-quinone.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/6ppd

Safer Salons Partnership

Small salons in Washington have the opportunity to apply for financial assistance in switching to safer hair care products.

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

City of Issaquah Shoreline Master Program: locally initiated amendment

We 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

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

Clean Water Guidance Advisory Group

We're working with an advisory group to develop clean water guidance for agriculture.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-clean-water-guidance-for-agriculture-adv

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

Mercury lights: LightRecycle

Information about the LightRecycle program and regulatory guidance for businesses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/our-recycling-programs/mercury-lights

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

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

Cleanup sites

Find information on specific contamination cleanup sites.

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

Bothell shoreline master program: locally initiated amendment

The public comment period on Bothell's proposed shoreline master program amendment is now closed.

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

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

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

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

Interagency Review Team

Ecology and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Co-chair the IRT and make decisions about wetland banks in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/contacts/irt-contacts

City of Oroville SMP: Comprehensive Update & Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on the City of Oroville's proposed comprehensive update to its shoreline master program.

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

Island County shoreline master program: periodic review

The public comment period on Island County’s proposed amendment to its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) is closed.

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

2025 beach list

This is a list of beaches we are monitoring for bacteria in 2025.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/saltwater/beach-program/beach-list

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

In-lieu fee mitigation

In-lieu fee mitigation is one option that can be used to offset unavoidable impacts to wetlands.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/in-lieu-fee-mitigation

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

King County Shoreline Master Program: locally initiated amendment

The public comment period on King County's proposed update to its shoreline master program is now closed.

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

Biosolids program contacts

We have staff in our headquarters and region offices around the state to help you.

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

Washington clean air agencies

Connect with us, local clean air agencies, and tribes that protect air quality in Washington.

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

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

Ordinary high water mark

The ordinary high water mark is a biological vegetation mark used in shoreline planning.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-management-act-sma/shoreline-management-act-jurisdiction/ordinary-high-water-mark

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

2026 legislative priorities

For the 2026 legislative session, we are proposing agency request bills for consideration.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/2026-legislative-priorities

Water banks

Water banks facilitate the voluntary exchange of water rights.

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

City of Washougal shoreline master program: comprehensive update & periodic review

We are seeking public comment on the City of Washougal'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/washougal