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Looking back and looking forward on our beach monitoring season
Every summer we monitor beaches for fecal bacteria to protect beachgoers. Read our 2023 BEACH Program report and send us feedback on the proposed list of beaches that will be monitored in 2024.
Can’t beat the VEAT!
Knowing the number of vessels entering Washington waters helps us better understand oil spill risk and how it changes over time. This year marks the 30th anniversary of our VEAT report!
Up to $10.7 million is still available for water banking projects
Eligibility has expanded for Ecology's Water Banking Pilot Grants.
Everyone wins when communities recycle and replace old wood stoves
The Wood Smoke Reduction Grant Program supports programs that provide financial incentives for residents to recycle or replace qualifying wood stoves with cleaner burning upgrades and alternatives.
Scientists track statewide stream health
Our researchers study the health of hundreds of rivers and streams across Washington. Our new interactive report summarizes statewide and region by region watershed health trends.
Turning bad into good for Washington environment
We are awarding $651,000 in grants to fund 14 projects.
A record year for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Washington
Washington's 2023 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales were more than double the national average, putting us right behind California when it comes to zero-emission vehicle adoption.
Food packaging laws seek to reduce litter and PFAS contamination
Washington has requirements for disposable and single-use food packaging.
Banana peel bacon? Use Food Well will change how you think about food waste
Get involved with Ecology’s new campaign to reduce food waste in Washington!
New budget air filters to hit market
In response to worsening wildfires, EPA held a prize competition encouraging the creation of more affordable air filters. Ecology supported the competition during its first phase.