Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Burn permits

Burn permits for agricultural, outdoor, or residential burning.

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

Businesses must get a permit before installing or changing a source of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/notice-of-construction-permit

Emission registration program for industrial air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/air-quality-registration

Emissions reporting for small sources of air pollution

Learn how to submit your emissions data using the Source Management System (SMS).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/small-source-emissions-inventory-reporting

Dangerous waste reporting requirements

Learn about dangerous waste reports, and how to notify us of dangerous waste activities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements

Special waste

Special waste is a category of dangerous waste that may be managed as a conditionally exempt waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-annual-report/special-waste

Recycling credits

Recycling credits may affect your Pollution Prevention Plan or the Hazardous Waste Planning Fee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-annual-report/recycling-credits

Overview of compliance & enforcement at Ecology

View the compliance and enforcement authority we have, and what actions we have recently taken.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/overview-of-compliance-enforcement

Exploratory rulemaking for Chapter 173-460 WAC – Controls for New Sources of Toxic Air Pollutants

This is the rulemaking page for Chap. 173-460 WAC, Controls for New Sources of Toxic Air Pollutants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-460-exploratory-rulemaking

Modeling the environment

Computer models mathematically represent part of the environment to predict potential changes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/models-spreadsheets/modeling-the-environment

River and stream flow monitoring

We report the amount of water flowing through Washington’s rivers and streams using graphs and maps.

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

Find groundwater publications

Map and text-based methods for searching for groundwater-related reports for Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/find-groundwater-publications

Lower Snohomish River Tributaries effectiveness monitoring

We're studying bacteria pollution in tributaries to the Lower Snohomish River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/lower-snohomish-river-tributaries

Long-term marine water & sediment data

We gather high quality data to help accurately reflect changes in marine environments over time.

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

Newaukum River effectiveness monitoring

We're studying the Newaukum River to understand the effects of river restoration on the watershed.

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

Puyallup River tributaries effectiveness monitoring

We’re studying bacteria pollution in tributaries to the Puyallup River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/puyallup-river-tributaries

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

River & stream water quality index

The Freshwater Quality Index can help you learn about river and stream health.

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

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 — 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

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

Watershed Health - Statewide Report

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https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/statewide-report

Puget Sound feeder bluff mapping

We map the feeder bluffs that feed Puget Sound beaches with sand to understand and protect them.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/puget-sound-feeder-bluff/puget-sound-feeder-bluff-mapping

Columbia River reports & documents

Our Office of Columbia River scientific reports and documents support water supply projects for Eastern Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/scientific-reports/columbia-river-reports

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

Lake water quality monitoring & protection

Working with partners, we compile data on algae, invasive plants, and some toxic chemicals in lakes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/lake-water-quality

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

Effectiveness monitoring for water quality

Our scientists study the effectiveness of projects to protect and improve water quality.

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

Mapping Puget Sound bluffs and beaches

We collect topographic data about Puget Sound beaches and bluffs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/mapping-puget-sound-bluffs-and-beaches

Coastal monitoring & analysis projects

Learn about coastal mapping and monitoring projects around Puget Sound and Pacific coast.

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

Clallam County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Clallam County in the summer of 2024.

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

Grays Harbor County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Grays Harbor County in the summer of 2024.

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

Island County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Island County in the summer of 2024.

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

Jefferson County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Jefferson County in the summer of 2024.

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

Kitsap County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Kitsap County in the summer of 2024.

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

Mason County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Mason County in the summer of 2024.

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

Skagit County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Skagit County in the summer of 2024.

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

Snohomish County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Snohomish County in the summer of 2024.

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

Thurston County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Thurston County in the summer of 2024.

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

Columbia River Littoral Cell Beach Monitoring

We collect data on erosion and beach elevation change along the Southwest Washington coast.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/columbia-river-littoral-cell-monitoring

Aquatic & Invasive Species Control

We have issued a combined state agency general permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/aquatic-invasive-species-control

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

Vessel information

Oil spill regulations and recommendations for vessel masters, agents, and companies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-oil-industry/vessel-information

Dangerous waste basics

Find tools and resources to help your business learn how to manage dangerous waste properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics