Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Voluntary Clean Water Guidance for Agriculture

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

Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management

We can help you prevent food from being wasted in the first place.

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

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

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

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

Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan

A holistic approach to meeting the Yakima River Basin's long-term water and ecosystem needs.

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

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

Program contacts

List of our program key contacts and links to our staff directory.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/contact-us/program-contacts

News

Find news releases, blog stories, pictures, videos, social media, and contact info.

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

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

Oil spill prevention in Washington

All oil spills are costly. That's why we work hard, together with our partners, to prevent them.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention

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

Water quality improvement

We protect Washington waters from pollution so they meet state water quality standards.

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

Icicle Creek water supply development

The Icicle Strategy addresses water supply issues in the Icicle Basin

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

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

Cap-and-Invest auction revenue

Learn about the types of projects that can be funded by proceeds from cap-and-invest auctions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/auction-revenue

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

Preventing Puget Sound shoreline erosion

We provide expert guidance so communities can address coastal erosion and protect our shorelines.

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

Riparian education

Educational resources for understanding riparian systems, climate resiliency, and where to learn more.

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

Why it matters

A no discharge zone will help keep Puget Sound clean for shellfishing, swimming, and recreating.

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

Drayton Harbor Bacteria TMDL

We are working in Drayton Harbor to improve water quality for people and aquatic life.

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

Ocean management

We work with partners across Washington to protect, understand, and manage ocean resources.

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

Washington's marine spatial plan

We plan for human uses on Washington’s coast to manage impacts and ensure a healthy ocean ecosystem.

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

Ocean research, data, and information

Accurate and up-to-date data and information helps protect marine ecosystems. We highlight research and data collection efforts.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/ocean-management/ocean-data-and-research

Cap-and-Invest offsets

Offset credits can be used by businesses to cover some of their emissions.

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

Cap-and-Invest third-party emissions verification

Businesses with high levels of emissions must have their reports reviewed by a third-party verifier.

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

State wetland regulations

We protect and manage wetlands through multiple state laws, which define our regulatory authority.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/regulations/state-wetland-regulations

Watershed plan archive

We are providing an archive of documents related to the Watershed Planning Act.

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

Water quality individual permits

Individual permits for a specific entity where discharges vary and do not fit a general category.

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

Latest videos, resources & tools - Nooksack adjudication

We are preparing to file a general stream adjudication in WRIA 1.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/whats-happening

Henderson Inlet multi-parameter TMDL

We are working in Henderson Inlet to restore impaired water quality to meet state standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/henderson-inlet-multi-parameter

Soos Creek watershed fine sediment TMDL

We are working with partners in the Soos Creek basin to address fine sediment impairments.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/soos-creek-watershed-fine-sediment-tmdl

Soos Creek watershed multi-parameter TMDL

We are working with partners in the Soos Creek watershed to improve water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/soos-creek-multi-parameter-tmdl

Children's Safe Products Act (CSPA)

The Children's Safe Products Act restricts some toxic chemicals and requires reporting on others.

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

Safer Products for Washington

A new law aims to prevent toxic chemicals from being used in common products.

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

Hanford tank waste management

Hanford's underground tank waste will be retrieved and made into glass at the Waste Treatment Plant.

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

Model Toxics Control Act

The Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) is Washington's environmental cleanup law.

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

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

Information for water conservancy board members

We provide training, operations, and process information for water conservancy board members.

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

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

Funded Oversight Remedial Action Grants

See Oversight Remedial Action Grants funded in the current and recent budgets.

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

Variance information

View our informational posters about PCB variances.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac173-201a-variances/variance-information

Zosel Dam History

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/zosel-dam-history

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) ban

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) will soon be banned for sale in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/2021-plastic-pollution-laws/expanded-polystyrene-ban

The Nooksack and Sumas Transboundary Flood Initiative

The Transboundary Flood Initiative is a collaborative effort to reduce flood risk & restore habitats

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/nooksack-transboundary-flood-initiative

Protecting Hanford's natural resources

Hanford Site cleanup helps protect natural resources.

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

Shoreline natural hazards management

We work to minimize the impacts of natural hazards to communities and natural resources.

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