Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Resources for Water Quality Program-funded projects that address nonpoint sources of water pollution

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

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

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

Environmental & Cultural review process

Forms and guidance for meeting required standards for Water Quality’s grant or loan funded projects.

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

25 years of outstanding performance awards for wastewater treatment plants

August 26, 2020 Blog post: Keeping a wastewater treatment plant in top-performing condition can be a tough job. Every year we recognize these top-notch facilities and their operators.

https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/august-2020/25-years-of-outstanding-performance-awards-for-was

Spokane River multi-parameter TMDL

We work with partners to increase oxygen and reduce metals and PCBs in the Spokane River.

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

2023-25 Budget

Budget requests, summaries, and comparisons. All links are to pdf files.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/our-budget/2023-25-budget

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

Issues & problems in Puget Sound

The more we study Puget Sound, the more we understand the challenges facing this diverse waterbody.

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

Water quality standards

We restore and protect rivers, lakes, groundwater, and marine waters using water quality standards.

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

Aquaculture

Aquaculture entails farming fish, shellfish, and other aquatic plants and animals.

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

Groundwater

We work to protect groundwater from pollution so that it's drinkable and meets state standards.

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

Saltwater

We work to protect Washington's marine resources.

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

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

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

Stormwater funding requirements

Resources and requirements for stormwater projects that receive Water Quality Combined Funding.

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

Permit fees

You must pay a fee if you are covered by a wastewater or stormwater discharge permit.

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

Water quality general permits

We issue general permits for specific discharge categories with similar characteristics.

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

Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)

AFFF is a type of foam that contains PFAS and is used to fight fires.

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

Rayonier Mill cleanup

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

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

Puyallup River basin TMDLs

We work with partners in the Puyallup River Basin to improve water quality for people and fish.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Straight to implementation

We use a process called straight to implementation as a tool to improve water quality.

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

Bisphenol thermal receipt replacement program

Businesses may qualify for reimbursement to replace bisphenol thermal receipt paper and equipment.

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

Mercury

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

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

2023-25 Strategic Plan

Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals for 2023-2025.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plan/2023-25-strategic-plan

What is a watershed and why does it matter?

At Ecology, a watershed is a geographic region by which we manage water availability and water quality issues.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/what-is-a-watershed-and-why-does-it-matter

Dangerous waste reports & fees

Businesses that generate or store dangerous waste or chemicals must submit reports and pay fees.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste/reports-fees

Water recovery solutions

As water for new uses becomes harder to find, we look for innovative solutions to meet future needs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-recovery-solutions

Permits that direct our Nuclear Waste Program

Permits allow us to regulate Hanford cleanup and oversee other Washington sites with mixed waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/permits-that-direct-our-nuclear-waste-program

Nonpoint pollution

We identify and reduce sources of polluted runoff as part of our Clean Water Act responsibilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/nonpoint-pollution

Salmon net pen water quality permits

We issue wastewater permits for marine salmon net pens.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/aquaculture/net-pens

Deschutes River, Percival Creek, & Budd Inlet tributaries

We are working with partners to restore water quality in tributaries to the Deschutes River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/deschutes-river-and-tributaries

Palouse River

We are working with many partners to improve water quality in the Palouse River.

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

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

Southwest Region

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/regional-work/southwest-region

Program contacts

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

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

Water availability

We study and regulate water resources by watershed. Find yours and see water availability.

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

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

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

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

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