Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Case law

Washington courts provide guidance for how we apply our water resource laws and rules.

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

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

Become a bank sponsor

Find guidance on how to become the sponsor of a wetland mitigation bank.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/become-a-bank-sponsor

Foster decision

This court decision reaffirms that instream flows adopted in rule must be protected from impairment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/case-law/foster-decision

Padilla Bay newsletter

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

What is Risk MAP?

We run FEMA’s Risk MAP program to help communities better protect themselves from natural disasters.

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

Hanford cleanup process

An overview of our role in cleaning up the Hanford Site.

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

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

We are working to eliminate releases of PCBs in Washington and clean up existing contamination.

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

Phthalates

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

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

Replace PERC dry cleaning equipment

Switching from PERC dry cleaning to wet cleaning or hydrocarbon may qualify you for financial help.

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

Lead

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

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

Orders, penalties, and settlements

Ecology may issue an order or penalty, or enter into a settlement for the Hanford site cleanup.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/hanford-cleanup-process/settlements-and-orders

PFAS in wastewater

We are working to better understand and prevent PFAS contamination in wastewater.

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

Bothell area cleanup

Ecology is managing and investing in 24 cleanup sites in the Bothell downtown and surrounding area.

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

Restoring resources after spills

When oil spills occur, we work to assess damages and restore impacted resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/restoring-resources-after-spills

University of Washington Tacoma cleanup site

UW Tacoma is cleaning up soil and groundwater contamination under some buildings on/near the campus.

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

Updating the Cleanup Rule

Updating Washington's Cleanup Rule to help remove contamination from the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/rules-directing-our-cleanup-work/model-toxics-control-act/updating-the-cleanup-rule

Everett smelter residential cleanup and sampling

Ecology's residential cleanup program is free and voluntary within the cleanup site boundary.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/everett-smelter/residential-cleanup-and-sampling

Yard Program progress

We've removed and replaced soil in over 390 residential yards within the Yard Program service area.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/yard-cleanup-program/progress

Soil replacement process for residential yards

Learn what contaminated areas of the Tacoma Smelter Plume.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/yard-cleanup-program/soil-replacement

Port Angeles NRDA administrative record

Key administrative documents are available for the Port Angeles Harbor NRDA process.

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

Environmental Assessment

Our Environmental Assessment Program is the science arm of our agency.

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

Find a grant or loan

Find a grant or loan, and details about how to apply.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan

Copyright information

Unless otherwise noted, all material found on this website is the copyrighted property of Ecology.

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

External content on our internet website

Review our policy regarding the external content that is posted to Ecology's public website.

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

Office of Columbia River

Our office oversees a program pursuing balanced water solutions across the Columbia River Basin.

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

Office of Equity & Environmental Justice

The Office of Equity & Environmental Justice helps eliminate disparities for at-risk communities.

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

Solid Waste Handling Standards Rulemaking – Advisory Committee

Agendas and meeting notes from a series of advisory committees on the WAC 173-350 rulemaking.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/solid-waste-handling-rulemaking-advisory-committee

Spills Program rules and laws

We have ten rules and several state laws that direct our spills work.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/spills-prevention-preparedness-response/rules-directing-our-work

Pollution prevention (P2) grants

Learn how businesses and local governments can apply for funding for pollution prevention projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services/p2-grants

Zosel Dam

Zosel Dam, which maintains water levels on Osoyoos Lake, is the only dam we own and operate.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public/dams-we-regulate/zosel-dam

Fees

Dam safety fees include pre-construction review fees and inspection fees.

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

Site and cleanup history

A look back at the history of the area that is now the Rayonier Mill cleanup site, as well as previous cleanup efforts.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-angeles-harbor/rayonier-mill/site-and-cleanup-history

Best practices for businesses

Simple best management practices can prevent stormwater pollution, and prevention is good business.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/washington-waters-ours-to-protect-16d2378f76d0cd1251378b5dfa15b3be/best-practices-for-businesses

La conservación del agua: Comienza contigo

La conservación del agua, es decir, su uso eficiente y evitar su desperdicio, es esencial.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/water-conservation/la-conservacion-del-agua-comienza-contigo

Green chemistry in higher education

Find green chemistry resources for faculty and students in higher education.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/green-chemistry/green-chemistry-in-higher-education

Puget Sound is now a no-discharge zone for vessel sewage

A no discharge zone will protect Puget Sound from vessel sewage releases.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/no-discharge-zone

Applying watershed characterization to planning

Use watershed characterization information to identify areas for wetland restoration and mitigation.

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

Water conservation: it all starts with you

Water conservation — using water efficiently and avoiding waste — is essential.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/water-conservation

Grants & loans

Get information about grants and loans that benefit the health of our land, air, and water.

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

Cleaning up contaminated sediment in Washington

Cleaning up contaminated sediment protects human health and Washington's valuable natural resources.

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

Toxics Cleanup Program’s statutes and regulations

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) operates under two major sets of laws.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/rules-directing-our-cleanup-work

Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration

The NRDA process helps restore natural resources after contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/natural-resource-damage-assessment-and-restoration

Litter in Washington

We oversee many of Washington's litter pickup, prevention, and grant programs.

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

Clean Fuel Standard

Learn how we are working to reduce carbon pollution from transportation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/clean-fuel-standard

Vehicle emissions standards

Learn about Ecology’s role in Washington’s vehicle emissions standards and our transition to clean vehicles.

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

Monitoring ocean acidification

Ocean acidification threatens Washington's marine species and ecosystems.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/ocean-acidification

What you can do to reduce greenhouse gases

Learn how you can lessen the effects of climate change by reducing your greenhouse gases.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/what-you-can-do

Acidification in Puget Sound

Ocean acidification is a global problem that has local effects on the Puget Sound ecosystem.

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