Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

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

Language services

We offer free language services for people whose primary language is not English.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity/language-services

Want to learn about Hanford?

Learn more about the history, contamination, cleanup, and possible future of Hanford.

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

Everett baywide cleanup and restoration (Port Gardner Bay)

The Puget Sound Initiative is making Everett’s waterfront a healthier place to live, work, and play.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/everett-area-baywide

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

Water quality grants and loans

Information on funding, tools for managing water quality projects we fund.

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

Driver information

Learn how Washington's vehicle emissions standards affect drivers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/vehicle-emissions-standards/drivers

Reducing nutrients in Puget Sound

Working on reducing human sources of excess nutrients in Puget Sound to improve water quality and reduce impacts to aquatic life.

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

Public involvement

We provide information and supporting documents for public comment periods about cleanup at Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/public-involvement

Improving air quality in overburdened communities

Working to reduce criteria air pollution in communities historically overburdened with inequities and highly impacted by air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/overburdened-communities

Board of Pilotage Commissioners Tug Escort Rulemaking (Chapter 363-116 WAC)

Rulemaking page for the Board of Pilotage Commissioners Tug Escort Rulemaking (Chapter 363-116 WAC).

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/spills-prevention-preparedness-response/legislative-work/bpc-tug-escort-rulemaking

Learn about biosolids

Biosolids are a nutrient-rich product of Washington’s wastewater treatment systems.

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

Cleaning up for a healthier Puget Sound

Cleanup and restoration makes Puget Sound a healthier place to live, work, and play.

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

Fidalgo & Padilla baywide cleanups, Anacortes

Fidalgo and Padilla Bay – learn about these priority bay shoreline and sediment cleanups.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/fidalgo-padilla-baywide

Voluntary Stewardship Program

Find electronic data and other information supporting counties planning under Washington's VSP.

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

Environmental Justice Assessments

Ecology will conduct an Environmental Justice Assessment when we're planning a significant action.

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

2022 Waste Not Washington School Awards

Waste Not Washington School Awards fund school programs for waste reduction and recycling.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/solid-waste-management/waste-not-washington-school-awards/2022-school-awards

Bridge Point Development: Frequently Asked Questions

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https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/regional-work/southwest-region/bridge-point-development-tacoma-settlement/frequently-asked-questions

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

Water Quality

We protect water for recreation, drinking, public health, industry, and for fish and wildlife.

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

Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act guidance for cosmetologists

Businesses in Washington must ensure the cosmetic products they sell or use for services are compliant with the state’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA).

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/washingtons-toxics-in-products-laws/toxic-free-cosmetics-act/guidance-for-cosmetologists

Washington Coastal Zone Management

Preserving and protecting coastal resources, balancing uses, and supporting thriving coastal communities.

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

Reclaimed water

Reclaimed water is treated wastewater, safely used for irrigation, toilet flushing, or landscaping.

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

Chehalis Basin Long-Term Strategy

We are working to improve the health and resilience of the Chehalis Basin.

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

Our partners in oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response

We partner with government agencies and nonprofits in oil spill prevention, education, and response.

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

Health effects from smoke

Smoke can hurt your health.

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

Functions & values of wetlands

We regulate wetlands to protect the many functions they perform to support humans and other species.

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

Skagit Hamilton Lyman Coalition SMP: comprehensive and periodic review update

Public comment now closed on the Skagit Co. Coalition SMP comprehensive/periodic review update.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/skagit-hamilton-lyman-coalition

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

We work to prevent PFAS compounds from impacting human health and the environment.

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

Spill incidents

A list of current and past spill incidents.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents

Environmental justice in budget & funding

We integrate environmental justice and community engagement into our budget and funding.

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

Toxics in firefighting law

This law restricts AFFF and PFAS-containing firefighting foam and personal protective equipment in Washington.

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

Protecting Hanford's natural resources

Hanford Site cleanup helps protect natural resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/natural-resources-protection

Wildfire risks caused by climate change

Wildfire risk from climate change and impacts on health, economy, and environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/wildfire-risks

Y-Valve education pilot program

The Y-Valve education pilot program

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/no-discharge-zone/pump-out-dont-dump-out/y-valve-education-pilot

Improving groundwater management in the Pasco Basin

Learn more about Pasco Basin groundwater management project.

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

Drought Response

Drought declared for the Upper Yakima, Lower Yakima, and Naches watersheds April 8, 2025.

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

Compostable plastic labeling requirements

The law sets labeling requirements and declarations for compostable products.

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

Wetland rating system

Rating helps agencies make decisions about standards for protecting wetlands, including buffers.

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

Swift Creek project

The Swift Creek flood control and sediment management project will keep naturally-occurring asbestos out of the Sumas river.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/sediment-cleanups/swiftcreek

Outdoor dust management

We monitor outdoor dust to protect your health.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/outdoor-dust-management

VW federal settlement & state penalty

Read how Volkswagen settlement funds are transforming transportation in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/investing-in-cleaner-transportation/vw-federal-settlement-and-state-penalty

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

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

Coastal landslides

Knowing about potential coastal landslide risks can keep you safe and your home standing.

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

Shoreline Management Act

State Shoreline Management Act guides the use of freshwater and coastal shorelines.

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

Surface water quality criteria

Water quality criteria help us assess the health of surface waters and set pollution control limits.

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

Surface water quality: Antidegradation

Our antidegradation rules use three tiers of protection to help maintain water quality.

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

Best available science for wetlands

Local governments are required to use best available science in wetland policies and regulations.

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