Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Learning from incidents and spills

We learn from incidents and spills through investigations and share what we learn with others.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/learning-from-incidents-and-spills

Aquatic invasive plant technical assistance

We provide advice on identifying, monitoring, and managing invasive freshwater aquatic plants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/aquatic-invasive-plant-technical-assistance

Safe and effective threshold determination reports

Safe and effective reports establish conditions for protecting open water with oil containment boom.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/safe-effective-threshold-determination-reports

U.S. Oil Refinery

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the U.S. Oil and Refining Co. oil refinery in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/us-oil-refining

Safer products for businesses

Learn how your business can find and purchase less toxic chemicals and products.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/safer-alternatives/safer-products-for-businesses

Prepare for an inspection

We inspect facilities to ensure they legally handle, store, and dispose of dangerous waste.

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

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

Dam permits

Construction or reservoir permits may be required for your project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/dam-safety-permit

Watershed health sampling sites

Learn about the sites we sample.

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

Models & spreadsheets

Computer models predict changes and spreadsheets calculate. We offer these tools to the public.

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

BEACH annual report

See our annual county-by-county report on bacterial levels at saltwater swimming beaches for 2024.

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

Financial assurance for cleanup operations

Financial assurance is a way to ensure that companies can pay for cleanup from their operations.

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

Pharmaceutical waste management options for eligible facilities

Facilities that meet certain criteria can use pharmaceutical waste management options.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/pharmaceutical-waste/management-options

Air operating permit for large sources of air pollution

Air operating permit requirements for large sources of air pollution.

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

Sulfur dioxide air quality designations

We’re deciding if parts of Washington don't meet national air quality standards for sulfur dioxide.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/areas-meeting-and-not-meeting-air-standards/sulfur-dioxide-designations

Tier Two reporting

Facility reporting guidelines for Tier Two, including how to file with Tier Two Online.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act/tier-two-reporting

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Environmental health

Guidance for Environmental Health section of Part B for SEPA environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-7-environmental-health

Clean Energy Coordinated Permit Process

We assist with pre-application discussions, environmental review and permit processes.

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

Beneficial use determinations

Learn about beneficial use determinations — exemptions from solid waste permitting requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/solid-waste-permits/beneficial-use-determinations

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

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

E-Cycle WA information for retailers

Retailers that sell new, covered electronic products have requirements under the E-Cycle WA program.

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

Electronic waste and cathode ray tubes

Learn how your business can manage and recycle electronic waste properly.

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

Agrium Kennewick Fertilizer Operations

We regulate water and hazardous waste for Agrium Kennewick Fertilizer Operations facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/agrium-kennewick-fertilizer-operations

Air Liquide Hydrogen Plant, Anacortes

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the Air Liquide hydrogen plant in Anacortes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/air-liquide

Columbia & Cowlitz Railway

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the Columbia & Cowlitz Railway in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/columbia-cowlitz-railway

Cosmo Specialty Fibers

We regulate air, water, and hazardous waste at Cosmo Specialty Fibers in Cosmopolis.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/cosmo-specialty-fibers

Eagle US 2, Longview

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the Axiall Corporation's Eagle US 2 plant in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/eagle-us-2-llc

HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery in Anacortes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/hf-sinclair-puget-sound-refinery

McKinley Paper Company

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the McKinley Paper Co. mill in Port Angeles.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/mckinley-paper

Mint Farm Electricity Cogeneration Facility

We regulate water and hazardous waste for PSE's Mint Farm electricity cogeneration facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/mint-farm

Northwest Alloys, Addy

We regulate water and hazardous waste at Alcoa's Northwest Alloys in Addy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/northwest-alloys-addy

Puget Sound Energy Ferndale Generating Station

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the PSE Ferndale electricity cogeneration station.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/puget-sound-energy-ferndale-generating-station

SeaPort Sound Terminal

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the SeaPort Sound Terminal in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/seaport-sound-terminal

Tesoro Refinery

We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup at Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company in Anacortes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/tesoro-refinery

WestRock, Longview

We regulate air, water, and hazardous waste at the WestRock mill in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/westrock-longview

Northwest Alloys, Longview

We regulate water, hazardous waste and cleanup activities at Northwest Alloys in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/northwest-alloys-longview

Solvay Chemicals, Longview

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the Solvay chemical plant in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/solvay-chemicals

Sonoco Paper Mill

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at Sonoco Products Company in Sumner.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/sonoco

Lanxess Corporation (Formerly Emerald Kalama Chemical)

We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup activities at the Lanxess Corporation plant.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/lanxess-corporation

Tesoro Logistics Anacortes Facility

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the Tesoro Logistics operations in Anacortes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/tesoro-logistics-anacortes

Upland Finfish Hatching & Rearing General Permit

This water quality permit covers certain hatcheries that raise finfish species.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/upland-finfish-permit

Divert Integrated Food Recovery

We regulate water and hazardous waste at this facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/divert-integrated-food-recovery

Appealing a Shoreline Permit

Information on how to appeal a shoreline permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/shoreline-permits-enforcement/appealing-a-shoreline-permit

BP Refinery

We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup activities at the BP Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/bp-refinery

Weyerhaeuser Lumber Mill, Longview

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at Weyerhaeuser's lumber mill in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/weyerhaeuser-lumber

Hasa, Longview

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the Hasa bleach repackaging plant in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/hasa

Specialty Minerals, Longview

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the Specialty Minerals chemical plant in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/specialty-minerals-longview

Matheson Tri-Gas, Anacortes

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the Linde hydrogen plant in Anacortes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/matheson-anacortes

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