Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Certified water right examiner certification

We share information to help you gain or maintain your certified water right examiner certification.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/certified-water-right-examiner

Learn how to become a processor for the E-Cycle Washington program and register to become one.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/processors

Clean Energy Siting Council

Tracking the progress of efforts to improve siting projects

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/clean-energy/council

Watershed health — Mid-Columbia update

River and stream habitat in the Mid-Columbia Region shows slight improvement.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/mid-columbia

SEPA training

We provide SEPA training sessions and other presentations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-workshops-training

Pacific Coast Coal Company

We permit the water quality discharge at the Pacific Coast Coal Company for the John Henry Mine.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/pccc

Water quality individual permit guidance

Guidance and resources for individual wastewater permits; limit pollution, maintain water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-quality-permits-guidance

Metering technical information

Find out about meter types, technical requirements, vendors, and installers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/metering

Clean energy coordination

We provide information on how clean energy projects are sited, reviewed, and permitted.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/clean-energy

Bunkering requirements for ships

Learn about best practices and rules that promote safe, spill-free fuel loading in Washington waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/requirements-for-bunkering

Contaminants in lake sediment cores

We age-date sediment cores from three lakes per year to assess contaminant deposition trends.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/contaminants-in-sediment-cores

Habitat monitoring

We collect data on the health of environmental systems that support plant and animal life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring

Estimating nitrate groundwater impacts

We developed a method to estimate groundwater nitrate impacts from nutrients and fertilizers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/nitrates-and-groundwater-quality-tool

Changes to existing water rights

If you want to change to an existing water right, we recommend a pre-application consultation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/water-right-permits/changes-to-existing-water-rights

Records search checklist

Before buying property, use the records search checklist for due diligence and to know past uses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/records-search-checklist

Operations manual requirements

Operations manuals help prevent spills during the transfer, storage, and handling of oil.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/operations-manual-for-regulated-facilities

Marine algae & plankton

Marine algae blooms are overgrowths of plankton. They can look like a spill in the water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/marine-algae-plankton

Watershed health — Lower Columbia update

River and stream habitats in the Lower Columbia Region show some slight downward trends.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/lower-columbia

Watershed health — Coastal Region update

River and stream habitat in the Coastal Region may show some improvements, but changes are slight.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/coastal

Watershed health — Unlisted Washington update

River and stream habitat in the Unlisted Region shows worsening conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/unlisted

Watershed health — Northeast update

River and stream habitat in the Northeast region shows improving conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/northeast

Watershed health — Snake River update

River and stream habitat in the Snake River Region shows variable conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/snake-river

Watershed health — Upper Columbia update

River and stream habitat in the Snake River Region shows mostly good conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/upper-columbia

Water right permits

Use a pre-application request form before applying for a new or updated water right.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/water-right-permits

Black Lake Grocery groundwater monitoring

We monitor groundwater for petroleum hydrocarbons at the Black Lake Grocery site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/black-lake-grocery

Shelton Laundry groundwater monitoring

We measure volatile organic compounds from monitoring wells at the Shelton Laundry site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/shelton-laundry

Air quality studies

Information about air quality studies we conduct.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/scientific-reports/air-quality-studies

Municipal stormwater permit reissuance

Information about the reissuance of 2024 Western and Eastern Washington Municipal Stormwater permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-permit-reissuance

Proficiency testing requirements

Six proficiency testing sample providers are approved by our laboratory accreditation program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/proficiency-testing-providers

River and stream monitoring

Our freshwater data helps us to assure clean and abundant water to support human and aquatic life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring

Habitat monitoring methods

We monitor the health of streams by measuring the health of habitat, water, and sediment chemistry.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/habitat-monitoring-methods

Oil transfers and transfer inspections

Our oil-transfer requirements help prevent spills during bulk-oil transfers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/oil-transfers

E-Cycle WA information for collectors

Find out if you can be a collector for the E-Cycle Washington program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/collectors

Burn permits

Burn permits for agricultural, outdoor, or residential burning.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/burn-permits

E-Cycle WA information for transporters

Find out whether you qualify as an E-Cycle Washington transporter and what the requirements are.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/transporters

Dispose, recycle, or treat dangerous waste

Learn how your business can properly dispose, recycle, or treat dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat

Evaluation of Best Management Practices Maintenance Conditions

Study evaluating the maintenance thresholds for select best management practices for stormwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/bmp-maintenance-conditions

Coastal zone mapping & erosion monitoring

We survey Washington's coastlines to monitor coastal erosion and track sediment movement over time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment

Solid waste & recycling data

View data on solid waste collection and recycling in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/solid-waste-recycling-data

Permit Register

The Permit Register includes actions or changes to air operating permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/air-operating-permit/permit-register

Sand & Gravel General Permit history

Find historical information about our Sand and Gravel General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/sand-gravel-general-permit/sand-gravel-general-permit-history

Certification for incinerator & landfill operators

How to get certified to operate and inspect solid waste incinerator and landfill facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/certification-for-incinerator-landfill-operator

Training and certification for facilities

Well-trained facility staff are critical for an effective spill prevention program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/facilities-training-certification

EPA guidance on managing moderate risk waste

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulatory guidance on common moderate risk waste topics.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/managing-moderate-risk-waste-guidance

Rules for used oil processors & re-refiners

Follow these rules if you are a used oil processor or re-refiner.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/used-oil-processors-rules

Henderson Inlet effectiveness monitoring

Our monitoring work in Henderson Inlet shows how local projects reduced fecal coliform in water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/henderson-inlet

Characterization of Stormwater Transport of Contaminants of Emerging Concern

We work with City of Tacoma to look for several contaminants of emerging concern in stormwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/stormwater-characterization

King County annual BEACH report

We sampled 10 beaches in King County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/king-county

Kitsap County annual BEACH report

Learn about bacteria results at Kitsap County beaches sampled in the summer of 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/kitsap-county

Puget Sound nearshore

SAM monitors and assesses impacts of stormwater runoff in Puget Sound nearshore environments.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-status-and-trends/puget-sound-nearshore