Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Wildlife Plan Template

Wildlife Plan Template for Sample Wildlife Section

https://ecology.wa.gov/wildlife-plan-template

NORPAC Permit Modification

Permit modification

https://ecology.wa.gov/norpac-permit-modification-e55428bb7ee61befc29b9a79cd5be312

How we help protect orcas

Our work benefits orcas by improving environmental conditions & reducing toxics in the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/protecting-orcas

How we help Puget Sound

We protect and restore Puget Sound through a wide variety of programs and activities.

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

Manufacturer information

Learn how manufacturers must comply with Washington’s low- and zero-emission vehicle standards. This page may be useful for dealers and fleet owners, too.

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

History of Ecology

Learn more about some of our major milestones since the agency's start in 1970.

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

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

Wetland mitigation resources

We provide resources to landowners and developers to help with wetland mitigation planning.

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

Eastern Washington water projects

Our water supply and enhancement projects are providing water security in Eastern Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-supply-projects-ew

Reducing nutrients in Puget Sound

Working on a plan to reduce nutrients in Puget Sound to improve water quality for dissolved oxygen.

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

Oxygen & nutrients in Puget Sound

Nutrients from many different sources reduces dissolved oxygen levels in Puget Sound.

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

Toxic chemicals in Puget Sound

Toxic chemicals used in everyday activities can harm human health and the environment.

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

WCC member positions

We support WCC positions for young adults and military veterans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/join-wcc

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

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

Shoreline management contacts

Our shoreline management staff can help you with planning and permitting.

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

Boeing Auburn Cleanup Site

Information on the contamination cleanup at the Boeing Auburn site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/boeing-auburn-fabrication-site

Legislative work

2018 and 2019 legislative work on spill preparedness, oil handling, and Puget Sound vessel traffic.

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

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

Statewide conditions

We work with agencies and organizations to closely monitor Washington’s water supply.

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

Diesel pollution from data centers

Information about air quality permits issued to data centers (server farms) in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/data-centers

Washington's single-use plastic bag ban

Washington's single-use plastic bag ban prohibits single-use plastic carryout bags in businesses.

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

Floodplains by Design

Floodplains by Design grant program helps reduce flood risks, restore river floodplains.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning/floodplains-by-design

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

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

Bellingham Bay cleanup

We are cleaning up contamination at 12 sites in the Bellingham Bay area.

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

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

Proyecto del arroyo Swift

Proyecto de control de inundaciones y manejo de sedimentos

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/sediment-cleanups/sedimentos-del-arroyo-swift

Cap-and-Invest auctions & market

Information and updates on Cap-and-Invest allowance auctions and trading market.

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

Watershed planning

We support watershed planning to improve streamflows under the Streamflow Restoration Act.

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

Bridge Point Development: Construction stormwater permit and settlement

We reached an $8.95 million dollar resolution with Bridge Point Tacoma to help reduce air quality impacts from the South Tacoma warehouse project.

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

Toxic chemicals in your home

Products in our homes can contain toxic chemicals including PFAS, phthalates, lead, and more. Learn how to reduce your exposure

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics/at-home

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

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about no discharge zones.

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

Soil safety at playgrounds and parks

We provide free soil sampling and safety actions in areas where children play.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/playgrounds-and-parks

Updates to the surface water quality standards

We update our water quality standards through rulemaking and the triennial review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-standards/updates-to-the-standards

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

Dealer & fleet information

Learn how vehicle emissions standards may affect fleet owners and managers.

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

Wetland mapping resources

We are committed to providing public access to wetland maps and geospatial data.

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

Wetlands & climate change

Wetlands are important for mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/wetlands-climate-change

PFAS in food packaging

Learn about the ban on certain types of food packaging that contain PFAS.

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

Ecology's Index of interpretive and policy statements and Declaratory and Final Orders.

Our interpretive and policy statements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/index

Scientific services

Learn about the scientific services we offer to publicly-funded and government agencies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/overview-of-ecology-s-work/the-science-behind-the-work-we-do/scientific-services

Education programs at Padilla Bay

Come visit the Padilla Bay Reserve to learn about the Salish Sea. We offer programs for all ages.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/education-training/shoreline-education

Media contacts

Program and regional contact information for the news media.

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

Model Remedies for former orchards

Former orchards may need cleanup before being developed. There are four pre-approved remedies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/mtca-model-remedies/model-remedies-for-former-orchards

How to submit comments to us

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/overview-of-ecology-s-work/what-is-outreach-and-community-involvement/commenting-tips

Ecology Litter Corps

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/ecology-youth-corps

Economic impacts of Washington’s climate policies

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

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