Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Transcript of the "Helping your community help small businesses" audio blog

The Pollution Prevention Assistance program (PPA) helps businesses and organizations partner with local authorities to ensure they're effectively and efficiently meeting all their obligations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20210820-ppa-audio-transcript

Sample Social Media Content

The document contains sample social media posts and actions that partners can take

https://ecology.wa.gov/sample-social-media-posts

Spokane River Stewardship Partners Policy 1-11 comment letter

2017 Spokane River Stewardship Partners comment letter on WQ Assessment Policy 1-11 updates

https://ecology.wa.gov/srspcomment_hhc_3-15-2017

Centennial Contractors COVID-19 Response Plan EXAMPLE

Centennial Contractors COVID-19 Response Plan provided as an EXAMPLE to Ecology partners

https://ecology.wa.gov/example-covid-19disease-preventionmeasures-centenn

Lincoln Construction COVID-19 Response Plan EXAMPLE

Lincoln Construction COVID-19 Response Plan provided as an EXAMPLE for Ecology partners

https://ecology.wa.gov/example-covid-19jobsitebestpractices-lincolnconstr

Example COVID-19 Response Plan for Forma Construction

Forma Construction's COVID-19 response plan - provided as an Example for Ecology partners

https://ecology.wa.gov/example-covid-19plan-formaconstructionmarch2020

Example COVID-19 Response Plan for Cochran

Cochran's COVID-19 response plan - provided as an Example for Ecology partners

https://ecology.wa.gov/example-covid-19response-cochran03-24-2020

Proposed Rule Text without Tracked Changes (WAC 173-340) 02/15/23

This document displays WAC 173-340, Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) Cleanup Regulations, as if the proposed rule changes were adopted. This document does not track or footnote the changes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/proposed-rule-text-with-no-tracked-changes-to-curr

Proposed Rule Text with Tracked and Footnoted Changes (WAC 173-340) 02/15/23

This document tracks and footnotes proposed changes to WAC 173-340, Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) Cleanup Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/proposed-rule-text-with-tracked-and-footnoted-chan

Adopted Rule - Text with Identified Changes to Repealed Rule (WAC 173-360; WAC 173-360A) 07/17/18

This document identifies the differences between the new rule (Chapter 173-360A) and the repealed rule (Chapter 173-360). The changes are identified in the footnotes. This document also provides a crosswalk between the provisions in the new rule and the provisions in both the repealed rule and the federal rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-text-with-identified-changes-to-repea

Preliminary draft toxics language and toxics table (WAC 173-201A) 9/30/14

This is the Preliminary draft toxics language and toxics table with footnotes at WAC 173-201A-240 for WAC 173-201A Water quality standards for surface waters of the state of Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/preliminary-draft-toxics-language-and-toxics-table

Frog Creek Partners, LLC

This document explains that Frog Creek Partners Gutter Bin is determined to be functionally equivalent to the Storm Drain Inlet Protection as described in BMP C220 in the 2019 SWMMWW and BMP C105E in the 2019 SWMMEW.

https://ecology.wa.gov/frog-creek-partners-llc

RECURO - Bioretention system

Ecology finds RECURO - bioretention planter system functionally equivalent to a bioretnetion planter or planter box.

https://ecology.wa.gov/recuro-bioretention-system

Adopted Rule Text with Tracked and Footnoted Changes to Current Rule (WAC 173-340) 08/23/23

This document tracks and footnotes adopted changes to current WAC 173-340, Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) Cleanup Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-text-with-tracked-and-footnoted-changes-to-current-rule-wac-173-340-08-23-23

Adopted Rule Text without Tracked Changes (WAC 173-340) 08/23/23

This document displays WAC 173-340, Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) Cleanup Regulations, with the adopted rule changes. This document does not track or footnote the changes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-text-with-no-tracked-changes-wac-173-340-08-23-23

Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy Summary - Vietnamese

Climate Resilience Strategy Summary in Vietnamese

https://ecology.wa.gov/vietnamese-climate-resilience-strategy-summary

New rule would expand tug escort requirements, reduce risk of oil spills in Puget Sound

June 11, 2025 News release: The new rule expands tug escort requirements for small to medium-sized oil-carrying tank vessels to reduce the risk of oil spills in Puget Sound.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-11-tug-escort-rulemaking-cr-102

Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller responds to federal attempts to roll back vehicle pollution standards

June 6, 2025 News release: Washington Department of Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller issued a statement regarding the decision to pause implementation for portions of the state’s clean vehicle standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/ecology-director-casey-sixkiller-responds-to-federal-attempts-to-roll-back-vehicle-pollution-standar

Washington’s recent climate auction results show continued stability

June 11, 2025 News release: New Cap-and-Invest auction results show market stability and Washington's continued climate leadership.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-11-washington-s-recent-climate-auction-results-show-continued-stability

Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller on federal threats to Washington’s clean vehicle transition

June 12, 2025 News release: Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller responds to the Trump administration's attempt to roll back stronger state standards on vehicle pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-12-ecology-director-casey-sixkiller-on-federal-threats-to-washington-s-clean-vehicle-transition

109 wastewater treatment plants across Washington awarded for top performance

May 17, 2023 News release: 2023 winners of the outstanding wastewater treatment plant awards

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/may-17-outstanding-wastewater-treatment-plant-awar

Ecology updates clean water permit for large livestock operations and manure lagoons

December 6, 2022 News release: We are updating the CAFO permit to better protect water quality at permitted facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/dec-7-cafo-permit

New business competition puts environment-focused entrepreneurs in front of like-minded investors

October 10, 2022 News release: NextCycle Environment-focused business competition shines light on primarily women- and minority-owned ventures that expand Washington's circular economy

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/nextcycle-business-pitch-competition

New analysis offers clearer picture of greenhouse gas emissions from Kalama methanol facility

September 2, 2020 News release: Ecology is releasing a second Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Kalama methanol facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/sept-2-new-analysis-offers-clearer-picture-of-gree

Summary of environmental penalties issued in the second quarter of 2019

August 26, 2019 News release: Summary of environmental penalties issued in the second quarter of 2019

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/environmental-penalties-2nd-quarter-2019

Forecast looks at Columbia Basin water availability

June 2, 2021 News release: Every five years, Ecology’s Office of Columbia River looks forward 20 years to examine water supply & demands for communities, farms and fish.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/june-2-2021-supply-demand-forecast

Clean water permit for large livestock operations, manure lagoons available for review

June 21, 2022 News release: Ecology is proposing updates to the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) water quality permit, which is how the agency oversees manure management at certain facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-22-clean-water-permit-for-large-livestock-ope

Environmental penalties for first quarter 2020

May 12, 2020 News release: We issued $1,035,200 in penalties of $1,000 or more from January through March 2020.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/may-12-1st-quarter-penalties

State reviews record amount of water quality data in effort to prioritize improvements

April 8, 2021 News release: Ecology uses the water quality assessment to categorize state waters as clean or polluted. The new draft assessment is now available for review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/draft-water-quality-assessment

Water quality penalties fund environmental restoration

April 3, 2019 News release: Ecology to provide $331,000 for 12 local environmental enhancement projects

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/april-3-water-quality-penalties-fund-restoration

State lays out plan to tackle impacts of climate change in Washington

September 30, 2024 News release: The Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy works to prepare for climate change threats and impacts from drought, changing ocean conditions, flooding, extreme heat, and wildfires and smoke.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/sept-30-climate-resilience-strategy

State proposes restrictions on toxic “forever chemicals” in common consumer products

June 4, 2025 News release: Department of Ecology seeks public comment on restrictions and reporting requirements for PFAS in 12 product categories.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-4-cycle-1-5-cr-102-rulemaking

Environmental penalties issued for the first quarter of 2022

May 11, 2022 News release: Summary of penalties issued from January through March 2022.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/first-quarter-penalties-2022

State of Washington, federal agencies finalize agreement on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford Site

January 10, 2025 News release: The Tri-Party Agreement Agencies have finalized a landmark agreement that outlines a realistic and achievable course for cleaning up millions of gallons of underground tank waste at the Hanford Site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/hanford-site-holistic-agreement-finalized

Tackling flood and habitat challenges in the Chehalis Basin

April 30, 2025 News release: Join free May 7 public webinar to help shape long-term Chehalis Basin Strategy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/april-30-tackling-flood-and-habitat-challenges-in-the-chehalis-basin

Informational Webinar

Public Event: June 11, 2025, 10 a.m., in Online webinar
We are hosting a webinar where we will discuss our process and provide an overview of updates made to the plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/wq/nonpoint-plan/informational-webinar

Draft Nonpoint plan

Comment Period: May 22, 2025, 12 a.m. - Aug. 29, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
We are currently accepting comments on the draft Nonpoint Plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/wq/nonpoint-plan/draft-nonpoint-plan

Chapter 173-180 WAC and Chapter 173-184 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-180 WAC and Chapter 173-184 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-180-173-184

Chapter 173-340 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-340 WAC, Model Toxics Control Act Cleanup Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-340

Chapter 173-201A WAC (Human Health Criteria)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-201A WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-201a-hhc

WAC 173-50: Accreditation of Environmental Laboratories

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-50 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-50

Chapter 173-201A WAC (revisions)

On Dec. 30, 2019, Ecology adopted amendments to Chapter 173-201A WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac173-201a-revisions

Chapter 173-408 WAC – Landfill Methane Emissions

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-408 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-408

Chapter 173-503A WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-503A WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-503a-feb15

Chapter 173-525 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-525 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-525-mar05

Chapter 173-526 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-526 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-526-mar05

Chapter 173-167 WAC Emergency Drought Funding (2023)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-167 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-167-2023

Chapter 173-333 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-333 WAC, Chemical Action Plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-333-oct15

Chapter 173-04 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-04 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-04

WAC 173-55: Accreditation of Cannabis Laboratories

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-55 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-55