Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

No discharge zone resources & studies

We conducted a series of studies to designate Puget Sound as a no discharge zone.

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

Cap-and-Invest Program compliance

Find information on Cap-and-Invest Program compliance deadlines and obligations.

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

Local wetland regulations: Growth Management Act technical assistance

We assist local governments in their efforts to adopt GMA regulations that protect wetlands.

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

State environmental review of proposed Chehalis River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Project

Public comment period is open for environmental review of Chehalis flood damage reduction project.

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

Lower Yakima Valley Groundwater Management Area

We're partnering in a local effort to reduce nitrate concentrations in Lower Yakima Valley wells.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/lower-yakima-valley-groundwater-management-area

How the cleanup process works

Cleaning up contamination protects human health and the environment. In Washington

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

Green chemistry

We work with schools, researchers, and businesses to integrate green chemistry into their work.

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

Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA)

TFCA restricts the manufacture, distribution, and sale of cosmetic products with certain toxic chemicals in Washington.

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

Washington brownfield conferences and workshops

Brownfield workshops connect you with resources so you can turn perceived problems into community assets.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/brownfields/wa-brownfields-conference

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

Shoreline planners toolbox

Our toolbox offers guidance and resources for developing and maintaining Shoreline Master Programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-planners-toolbox

Active SMP amendments

Track the progress of active shoreline master programs.

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

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

Ecology Litter Corps

An employment program for youth and adults to pick up litter on Washington's roads.

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

Eightmile Dam rebuild & restoration

Repair and restoration of the Eightmile Dam is undergoing environmental review.

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

Washington's greenhouse gas inventory

We publish Washington's greenhouse gas emissions inventory every two years.

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

Reducing regional haze in scenic areas

Learn how regional haze affects national parks and wilderness areas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/regional-haze

Economic impacts of Washington’s climate policies

How we analyzed potential economic impacts from Washington's climate policies.

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

Volkswagen clean transportation projects

We manage Volkswagen settlement grants to reduce air pollution from vehicles in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/investing-in-cleaner-transportation/vw-clean-transportation-projects

Contaminants of Emerging Concern in wastewater

We are learning how pharmaceuticals and personal care products may be affecting water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/wastewater/contaminants-of-emerging-concern

Shoreline laws and rules

Protection and development of Washington's shorelines is guided by state laws and rules.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-laws-rules-and-cases

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

French and Pilchuck watersheds

We are working in the French and Pilchuck watersheds to improve water quality for aquatic life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/french-creek-pilchuck-watersheds

South Fork Nooksack temperature TMDL

We work with partners to improve the water quality of the South Fork Nooksack River.

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

Find a moderate risk waste disposal site

Find a moderate risk waste site in your county.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics/household-hazardous-waste-mrw/find-a-household-hazardous-waste-site

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

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

Responding to oil and hazardous materials spills

Our response team is available 24/7 to launch a rapid, aggressive, and well-coordinated response.

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

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

Latest information on the Lower Duwamish

Get the latest updates on our efforts to control sources of pollution in the Lower Duwamish.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/lower-duwamish-waterway/latest-information

Site history

We're cleaning up decades of industrial contamination in the Lower Duwamish Waterway.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/lower-duwamish-waterway/site-history

Source control

Source control is tracing contamination to its source, then preventing it from reaching waterways.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/lower-duwamish-waterway/source-control

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

Port Gamble Bay and Mill Site

Major cleanup combined with restoration makes Port Gamble Bay a healthier place to work and play

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

Habitat preservation and restoration in Port Gamble Bay

Habitat preservation and restoration in Port Gamble Bay improves the environment and recreation

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-gamble-baywide/other-habitat-preservation-restoration

Email notification lists

Sign up for email updates about environmental issues and activities affecting Washington.

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

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

Wetland resources for VSP planning

Find mapping resources for wetlands to assist with planning under the Voluntary Stewardship Program.

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

2025 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Awards

2025 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants fund critical wetland conservation projects.

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

2023 Waste Not Washington School Awards

In 2023, the Waste Not Washington School Awards awarded $130,091.61 to Washington schools.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/solid-waste-management/waste-not-washington-school-awards/2023-school-awards

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

Waste Not Washington School Award Winners

Winners of our Waste Not Washington School Awards

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/solid-waste-management/waste-not-washington-school-awards/2021-school-awards

Use Food Well Washington Plan

The Use Food Well Washington Plan is Washington's roadmap to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030.

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

South Lake Union cleanup

We are cleaning up contamination at 10 sites in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood.

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

WCC disaster response

Learn about the disaster services our WCC provides in Washington and across the country.

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

Hangman Creek multi-parameter TMDL

We're working to improve water quality in Hangman Creek.

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

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

Aquatic Species Restoration Program

The ASRP is a science-based plan to restore and enhance the Chehalis River basin.

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

Puget Sound Watershed Characterization Project

A regional planning tool that identifies areas of the Puget Sound to protect, restore, or develop.

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