Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

CRITFC Request for TDG STM

This is a letter from the Columbia River Inter-tribal Fish Commission requesting Ecology to modify its total dissolved gas standards on the lower Snake and Columbia rivers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/critfc-request-for-tdg-stm

Microsoft Columbia Approval Order No. 20AQ-E002

This is the air quality approval order 20AQ-E002 for Microsoft Columbia data center in Quincy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20200206microsoftcolumbia20aqe002

Microsoft Columbia 2019 NOC Application

This is the 2019 air quality notice of construction application for Microsoft Columbia in Quincy

https://ecology.wa.gov/20191206microsoftcolumbianocapp

Microsoft Columbia C06, Quincy, Preliminary Determination

This is the preliminary determination for the Microsoft Columbia expansion, C06.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20191209mscolumbiapd

SEA ACRE Columbia River Littoral Cell

Drone checklist for SEA ACRE Columbia River Littoral Cell

https://ecology.wa.gov/sea-acre-columbia-river-littoral-cell

Hanford cleanup process

An overview of our role in cleaning up the Hanford Site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/hanford-cleanup-process

Reinterpreting high-level nuclear waste

A proposed re-interpretation of “high level waste” could change how Hanford nuclear waste is treated

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/high-level-nuclear-waste-definition

Fees

We charge fees for some of our processes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/fees

Lower Yakima Valley Groundwater Management Area

We're partnering in a local effort to reduce nitrate concentrations in Lower Yakima Valley wells.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/lower-yakima-valley-groundwater-management-area

Information for water conservancy board members

We provide training, operations, and process information for water conservancy board members.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-conservancy-boards

Toxic chemicals in juvenile Chinook salmon

Scientists study flame retardants in Snohomish River fish to help salmon and orcas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/toxics-studies/source-assessments/toxic-chemicals-in-chinook-salmon

The benefits of redeveloping brownfields

Redevelopment has multiple community benefits; learn from others' successes!

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/brownfields/why-redevelop-brownfields

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

Find a moderate risk waste disposal site

Find a moderate risk waste site in your county.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics/household-hazardous-waste-mrw/find-a-household-hazardous-waste-site

Standards for federal power plants

Washington's response to federal power plant standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/business-industry-requirements/federal-power-plant-standards

Healthy actions – protect yourself from arsenic and lead in dirt

Healthy actions - protect you and your family from contact with arsenic and lead in dirt.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/healthy-actions

Why spills happen

Summary and analysis of the causes of oil spills in Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/why-spills-happen-old

Protecting orcas from extinction

Our work benefits Southern Resident orcas, an endangered species in state waters part of the year.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/protecting-orcas/orca-task-force

Unmanned aerial systems (drones)

Unmanned aerial systems are aircrafts or vehicles piloted by remote control or onboard computers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/drones-uas

Clean Fuel Standard

Learn how we are working to reduce carbon pollution from transportation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/clean-fuel-standard

Ocean management

We work with partners across Washington to protect, understand, and manage ocean resources.

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

Spill incidents

A list of current and past spill incidents.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents

Legislative work

2018 and 2019 legislative work on spill preparedness, oil handling, and Puget Sound vessel traffic.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/spills-prevention-preparedness-response/legislative-work

Protecting stream flows

An instream flow is a water right for the stream and the resources that depend on it.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows

Water banking grants

Water bank grant awards will fund water right purchases for ready-to-go water banking projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/water-banks/water-banking-grants

Eightmile Dam rebuild & restoration

Repair and restoration of the Eightmile Dam is undergoing environmental review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/icicle-creek-strategy/eightmile-dam

Dangerous waste facility cleanup

Information about cleanup work at facilities that manage dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/dangerous-waste-facility-cleanup

Procurement document public inspection

Our current procurement documents are available for inspection through public records requests.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/contracts-bidding-opportunities/procurement-document-public-inspection

Funded integrated planning grants

Integrated Planning Grants funded in the 2019–2021 biennium.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/integrated-planning-grants/funded-integrated-planning-grants

Water banks

Water banks facilitate the voluntary exchange of water rights.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/water-banks

Zosel Dam History

Zosel Dam. which maintains water levels on Osoyoos Lake, is the only dam we own and operate.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public/dams-we-regulate/zosel-dam/zosel-dam-history

Cleaning up contaminated sediment in Washington

Cleaning up contaminated sediment protects human health and Washington's valuable natural resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/sediment-cleanups

Shoreline stabilization

Protect shorelines and reduce erosion risks by using shore-friendly practices.

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

Chamokane Creek

The tri-party agreement addresses impacts of permit-exempt wells on flows in Chamokane Creek.

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

Fatigue — it'll bite you

Fatigue is a primary cause of commercial fishing vessel casualties, many involving oil spills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/preventing-spills/fatigue-bites

Washington's marine spatial plan

We plan for human uses on Washington’s coast to manage impacts and ensure a healthy ocean ecosystem.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/ocean-management/marine-spatial-planning

Tank waste monitoring and closure

We oversee the safe management, retrieval and closure of the waste in Hanford's underground tanks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/tank-waste-management/tank-monitoring-closure

Ecology v Acquavella

The Superior Court has issued a final decree on the historic adjudication in the Yakima River Basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/ecology-v-acquavella

Ocean research, data, and information

Accurate and up-to-date data and information helps protect marine ecosystems. We highlight research and data collection efforts.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/ocean-management/ocean-data-and-research

2022 Waste Not Washington School Awards

Waste Not Washington School Awards fund school programs for waste reduction and recycling.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/solid-waste-management/waste-not-washington-school-awards/2022-school-awards

Updates to the surface water quality standards

We update our water quality standards through rulemaking and the triennial review.

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

Wood stoves & other home heating

Rules for heating with wood stoves and other wood burning devices.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/smoke-fire/wood-stove-info

Region office contacts

Contact information for our region offices.

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

Water Quality Assessment & 303(d) List

We assess water data to understand how clean the rivers, lakes, and marine waters are in the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/assessment-of-state-waters-303d

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

Shoreline management contacts

Our shoreline management staff can help you with planning and permitting.

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

Public involvement

We provide information and supporting documents for public comment periods about cleanup at Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/public-involvement

Ecology's Index of interpretive and policy statements and Declaratory and Final Orders.

Our interpretive and policy statements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/index