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See an algal bloom, give it room
The only way to know if toxins are present is through laboratory testing. To keep yourself and your pets safe, avoid water with visible algae and follow all posted warnings and closures.
Ecology proposes nutrient control requirements for three large wastewater treatment facilities
We invite you to comment on nutrient contol updates to wastewater treatment permits for King County’s West Point, the City of Everett, and the City of Bellingham.
Understanding proposed Key Mill expansion
Ecology is evaluating a proposal from Echo Bay Minerals Co. (a Kinross company) to increase the capacity of the Key Mill tailings storage facility.
What's the recipe for a safer product?
Learn more about how our Safer Products team works to replace toxic chemicals in everyday products.
The last piece of the Georgia-Pacific West site is one step closer to cleanup
We invite you to comment on the legal agreement for cleaning up the final portion of the Georgia-Pacific West site in Bellingham.
New rule amendments in five key watersheds
Ecology has completed rulemaking related to streamflow restoration for five watersheds.
Rulemaking to protect air quality
A rulemaking is underway at Ecology to reduce air pollution in vulnerable communities.
The science behind drought declarations
From snowpack data, to river forecasts to climate predictions, there's a lot of science behind a drought declaration.
Going to the beach this summer? Check our safe swimming map to plan your trip
We are sampling 46 beaches for fecal bacteria contamination. Check the status of marine beaches before planning your next beach trip.
Ecology field crew sampling wetlands statewide this summer
May is American Wetlands Month and our wetland field crew will begin collecting data at wetlands across Washington as part of the 2026 National Wetland Condition Assessment.
