2021-23 Strategic Plan
As Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations.
Through innovative partnerships, we are able to protect and sustain healthy land, air, and water in harmony with a strong economy. And we take great care to develop strategic plans that have a broad and holistic approach to what we do and how we do it.
Read on to learn more about our 2021-2023 Strategic Plan goals.
Our goals
Goal 1: Support and engage our communities, customers, and employees
We strive to equitably deliver our services and resources, embrace innovation and new technology, and work to continually improve our performance. We foster a diverse, well-trained, and friendly workforce that operates with excellence and professionalism. Our leadership teams are committed to all employees, modeling our commitment to communities, customers, and one another.
Learn about progress we are making
- Our commitment to Environmental Justice
- How we invest in our communities
- Redeveloping brownfields in Washington communities
Goal 2: Reduce and prepare for climate impacts
Ecology is preparing for the future by understanding and reducing the effects of climate change on our communities, environment, and economy. We will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote community resilience, and prevent and remediate negative impacts with an emphasis on historically underserved and overburdened communities.
Learn about progress we are making
- Understanding Washington's climate policies
- About the 2021 Climate Commitment Act
- Curbing carbon pollution with the Clean Fuel Standard
Goal 3: Prevent and reduce toxic threats and pollution
We work to prevent and reduce toxic threats and pollution and manage legacy contamination. We make strategic efforts to eliminate the disproportionate impacts on communities of color, indigenous communities, and low-income populations across Washington.
Learn about progress we are making
- Washington's roadmap to addressing PFAS
- Our work to rid schools and buildings of hazardous PCBs
- New law requires some plastics include a minimum amount of recycled content
Goal 4: Protect and manage our state's waters
We provide a coordinated and collaborative approach to protecting and managing water. Ecology’s work ensures Washington has high-quality water supplies that support thriving ecological systems, as well as meet current and future tribal, agricultural, and community needs.
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Goal 5: Protect and restore Puget Sound
Puget Sound requires our continued attention. We are building partnerships and making investments to restore, protect, and preserve the health of Puget Sound, now and for future generations. We commit to partnering and meaningful engagement with tribal governments and our customers, including communities with environmental justice considerations.
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Contact information
Bari Schreiner
Rules and Accountability Manager
bari.schreiner@ecy.wa.gov
360-480-1106