Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Pollution prevention services for businesses

Pollution prevention resources and technical assistance for businesses in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services

Shoreline Master Programs Handbook

The Handbook helps local governments update their shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/shoreline-master-plan-handbook

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

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

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

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Housing

Guidance for completing Housing section for Part B of the 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-9-housing

Frequently asked questions about pharmaceutical waste

Frequently asked questions about pharmaceutical waste and our answers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/pharmaceutical-waste/frequently-asked-questions

SEPA Guidance on Categorical Exemptions

Guidance on SEPA exemptions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/exemptions

Models and tools for water quality improvement

We use models to predict water quality changes to help find strategies to address pollution.

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

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

401 Water Quality Certifications for non-hydropower permits

We review projects needing federal approval to assure compliance with state water quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/non-hydropower-401-certifications

Sand & Gravel Permit guidance

Guidance to implement your Sand & Gravel General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/sand-and-gravel-permit-guidance

Construction Stormwater General Permit eCoverage Packet

The Construction Stormwater General Permit is switching from paper copies to an electronic packet.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/construction-stormwater-permit/ecoverage-packet

Oil spill prevention resources for the maritime industry

This page contains oil spill prevention resources for the maritime industry.

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

Puget Small Streams study

Stormwater Action Monitoring's (SAM) receiving waters study on Puget Sound's small streams.

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

Cannabis licensing and the environment

Environmental permits may be required for cannabis growers and processors.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-cannabis-businesses

Shoreline permits & enforcement

We support local governments in administering and enforcing shoreline permits.

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

Municipal water law

We help regulate municipal water suppliers to ensure a safe and reliable drinking water supply.

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

Metering technical information

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

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

Advance notice of oil transfer

We require certain types of facilities and vessels to tell us in advance when transferring oil.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/advance-notice-of-oil-transfer

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

River & stream flow monitoring methods

We measure water's width, depth, and speed in rivers and streams to compute streamflow.

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

Certification information

We certify wastewater treatment plant operators to ensure that Washington’s waters are protected.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/wastewater-operator-certification/certification-information

Pharmaceutical waste codes

Find common waste codes for pharmaceutical waste.

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

Safer chemicals for manufacturers

Learn how to formulate products using safer chemicals and how to design more sustainable products.

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

Children's Safe Products Act reporting

Learn more about how to submit reports under Washington's Children's Safe Products Act (CSPA).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/childrens-safe-products-act-reporting

Geographic Response Plans (GRPs)

GRPs, a Northwest Area Contingency Plan tool, guide early, localized actions when oil spills happen.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/geographic-response-plans-for-oil-spills

Worldwide Response Resource List

Database of information on oil spill response equipment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/worldwide-response-resource-list

Using digital reference thermometers in microbiology testing laboratories

Accredited microbiological labs may use digital reference thermometers under specific conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/using-digital-reference-thermometers-in-microb-1

Choosing an analytical laboratory

Take these steps and consider what you need when choosing an environmental laboratory.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/how-to-choose-an-analytical-laboratory

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

Air quality permits

Permits for industrial air pollution and burning activities.

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

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Environmental Elements

Checklist guidance Part B Environmental Elements

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

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Water

Guidance to complete Water section for Part B of 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-3-water

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

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

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

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

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

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permits for major sources of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/prevention-of-significant-deterioration-psd

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

Mineral prospecting and placer mining

Information from Ecology and WDFW about mineral prospecting and placer mining, and ESHB 1261.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/mineral-prospecting-and-placer-mining

SEPA guidance on appeal process

SEPA guidance on administrative and judicial appeals

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/appeals

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Energy & natural resources

Guidance for Energy & natural resources section for Part B, 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-6-energy-natural-resou

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Public services

Guidance for completing Public Services section of Part B of 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-15-public-services

Mercury in fish tissue

We monitor mercury levels in freshwater fish throughout Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/mercury-in-fish-tissue

Wastewater testing

Whole effluent toxicity testing ensures wastewater does not harm aquatic life.

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

Watershed health monitoring

We monitor the regional health of rivers and streams in watersheds throughout the state.

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

Stream biological monitoring

We evaluate the health of rivers and streams by studying multiple aquatic communities.

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