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The drought continues despite a wet June
Get involved with Ecology’s new campaign to reduce food waste in Washington – Use Food Well
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
Litter is a big problem with easy solutions, and small daily choices have a big impact. Learn about our campaign to live litter-free and help others do the same.
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News and blogs
Tracking residential wastewater and stormwater rates
blog – Our interactive data dashboard helps organize information about residential wastewater and stormwater costs to prioritize future clean water projects and funding needs.
Washington’s organics management law ramps up business requirements for 2025
blog – Starting Jan. 1, 2025, many Washington businesses producing at least four cubic yards of organic waste per week must divert it from curbside garbage bins and into curbside organics bins.
Ecology encourages Washingtonians to ‘Use Food Well’ this holiday season
news release – The Use Food Well campaign focuses on preventing food waste through simple steps like smart shopping, meal planning, and proper food storage.
Behind the scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program – Daina McFadden
blog – In this edition of Behind the Scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program, we hear from Daina McFadden, our permit communications specialist.
Washington aces first Climate Commitment Act compliance test
Nov. 15 news release – Climate Commitment Act businesses had to turn in emissions allowances for the first time in November. 99.9% were submitted-- a strong start to achieving the policy’s greenhouse gas limits.
Kaiser Aluminum combatting legacy contamination with UV light
Nov. 13 blog – In June, Kaiser Aluminum started up a full-scale pump-and-treat system that treats 200 gallons of groundwater per minute and destroys up to 99% of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in water.
Rod Hankinson: Washington’s environmental hero and youth mentor for over 30 years
Nov. 12 blog – Learn more about Rod Hankinson's praiseworthy career managing our Youth Corps Litter Crew. He spent the last 37 years training students in critical work skills while making our roads and highways cleaner for everyone passing through.
Diving into the data on Washington’s water quality
Nov. 4 blog – The Water Quality Assessment has millions of data points on rivers, streams, lakes, and marine waters across Washington state.
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Curbing Riverbank Erosion: Two pilot projects showing success in Chehalis River Basin
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