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Water Supply Update: There’s snow doubt, we’re still in drought
First Washington cap-and-invest offset credits issued
Safely disposing of firefighting foam – five options to consider
New report shows air pollution hits Washington’s most vulnerable the hardest
New rule requires more recycled content in plastic packaging
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Ecology proposes rulemaking on electricity markets
June 28 news release – Ecology has proposed rule changes to ensure that greenhouse gas emissions from centralized electricity market imports are accounted for under the Climate Commitment Act.
Washington communities to receive $309 million in clean water funding
June 28 news release – New clean water projects and ongoing infrastructure investments are at the heart of Ecology’s latest round of grants and loans. Our top priority is to support communities.
The Home Depot penalized $1.6 million for selling restricted hydrofluorocarbon products
June 27 news release – The Home Depot was penalized $1.6 million for selling prohibited hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) products. HFCs are powerful greenhouse gases that do far more damage than carbon dioxide.
Diesel spill from sunken fishing boat in 2022 off San Juan Island leads to penalty
June 26 news release – Ecology is issuing an $18,000 penalty for diesel spilled during the sinking of a fishing vessel, the Aleutian Isle.
North Cove turns the tide
June 25 blog – North Cove beach, located along the north entrance to Willapa Bay in Pacific County, was once the fastest eroding ocean beach on the U.S. West Coast. Now it's one of the nation's best restored beaches.
Ecology offers $1.7 million in drought planning and preparedness grants
June 25 news release – To help Tribes, farmers and communities better plan and prepare for the impacts of drought, the Washington Department of Ecology is offering $1.7 million through a new grant program.
How to plan for water use at your Yakima Basin cabin
June 24 blog – With a hot, dry season ahead – and likely more in the coming years – make sure you know if you can legally use water at your camp or cabin in the Yakima Basin, and that your use is mitigated.
Seafood company reaches settlement over permit issues
June 24 news release – Seafood company South Bend Products will pay $16,000 to resolve violations of its water quality permit as part of a settlement agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology.
Ecology releases final environmental review of proposal to rebuild Eightmile Lake Dam
June 21 news release – Ecology has issued the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the rebuild and restoration of Eightmile Dam, a 95-year-old dam located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area west of Leavenworth.
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