Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Cleaning up contamination

See how cleanup projects work and where they are located. Learn about options if your property is contaminated.

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

Water & Shorelines

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines

Spills & Cleanup

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup

Hanford overview

A story map of Hanford's history.

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

Occidental Chemical Corporation

Learn how we are addressing contamination cleanup at Occidental Chemical Corporation in Tacoma Tideflats

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/occidental-chemical-co

Water supply

We manage the state's water supply to meet the needs of people, farms, and fish.

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

Spills

We prevent, plan for, and respond to spills of oil and hazardous material in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills

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

Paired watershed retrofit & restoration study

Stormwater Action Monitoring effectiveness study: Paired watershed retrofit and restoration study.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/paired-watershed-retrofit-and-restoration-study

Measuring Street Sweeping 6PPDQ Whole Environment Load Reductions

Potential for street sweeping to reduce the amount of 6PPDQ on the roadway

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/sweeping-6ppd-load

Aquatic Species Restoration Plan Research and Studies

The ASRP is a science-based plan to restore and enhance aquatic species habitat in the Chahalis Basin.

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

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

Longevity of biological protection using bioretention

Study about the effectiveness of bioretention soil retaining pollution over time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/longevity-biological-protection-using-bioretention

Water budgets of individual local trees

This study investigates how much water trees use and may help us mitigate stormwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/water-budgets-of-individual-local-trees

Improving ditches & maintenance

Stormwater Action Monitoring effectiveness study: roadside ditch performance and maintenance

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/improving-ditches-maintenance

Bioretention effectiveness for 6PPD and PFAS

Treatment Effectiveness of Stormwater Facility with HPBSM for Toxic Chemicals

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/bioretention-effectiveness-for-6ppd-and-pfas

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

Hydrologic performance of bioretention

Study of the oldest bioretention facilities to evaluate infiltration performance.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/bioretention-infiltration

Data products & reports

See example data products, get access to data, and view reports and presentations.

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

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

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

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

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

Water rights and dam safety policies, procedures & guidance

Policies, procedures & guidance guide our water right and dam safety work

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/water-rights-dam-safety-policies-procedures-guidan

Shoalwater Bay berm monitoring

We monitored the Willapa Bay shoreline to assess how a flood-protection berm changed over time.

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

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

GIS Applications

Find a list of GIS applications at Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/geographic-information-systems-gis/applications

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

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Animals

Guidance for Part B, Animals section 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-5-animals

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

Watershed health — Puget Sound Region update

River and stream habitat in the Puget Sound Region shows variable conditions.

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

Cleaning up contamination with model remedies

Model remedies are ways to clean up routine, low-risk contaminated sites under MTCA.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/mtca-model-remedies

Spill enforcement

Spills into water harm the environment, violate state law, and may result in a penalty.

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

Dental waste

Dental offices generate dangerous waste that must be disposed of properly.

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

Stormwater Action Monitoring - Effectiveness studies

Learning what works best to reduce urban runoff volumes and pollution in Western Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies

Puget Sound feeder bluffs

Protecting the cliffs that feed Puget Sound beaches with sand and the beaches that depend on them.

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

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

NRDAR Council restoration projects

We restore, recover, or protect natural resources and habitats affected by contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/natural-resource-damage-assessment-and-restoration/nrdar-council-restoration-projects

Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration

The NRDA process helps restore natural resources after contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/natural-resource-damage-assessment-and-restoration

Riparian restoration

Overview of the riparian restoration landscape in the Puget Sound.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/riparian-restoration

Riparian education

Educational resources for understanding riparian systems, climate resiliency, and where to learn more.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/riparian-restoration/riparian-education

Improving streamflows

We help protect rivers and streams while providing water for rural areas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/improving-streamflows

Clean up & restoration

Contaminated sites around Puget Sound are priority cleanups under the Action Agenda.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/clean-up-restoration

Restoring resources after spills

When oil spills occur, we work to assess damages and restore impacted resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/restoring-resources-after-spills

Port Gamble Bay Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA)

A trustee council is working on natural resource damage assessment in Port Gamble Bay.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-gamble-baywide/natural-resource-damage-assessment-nrda

Port Angeles NRDA administrative record

Key administrative documents are available for the Port Angeles Harbor NRDA process.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-angeles-harbor/port-angeles-harbor-nrda/nrda-administrative-record

Chehalis Basin Strategy

Joint effort underway to reduce flood damage and restore aquatic habitat in Chehalis River basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/chehalis-basin/strategy

Spill preparedness & response

We invest heavily in being prepared so that we and our partners are ready and trained to respond.

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

Puget Sound riparian grants

Our riparian grant program is designed to increase restoration in and along Puget Sound rivers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/riparian-restoration/riparian-systems

WCC field crew positions

WCC field crews complete restoration, trail, and spike projects across the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/field-crew-program