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Watching the water
The water supply forecast continues to deteriorate across the state on both sides of the Cascade Range, and drought is being felt particularly on the Olympic Peninsula.
Olympic Peninsula classified as being in severe drought by federal drought monitor
In response to current conditions, some communities and water systems on the peninsula have already begun anticipating low water supply.
Recycle Right: How empty is empty enough? How clean is clean enough? How dry is dry enough?
Water curtailments for the Chehalis River basin
This is the fifth consecutive year we've issued curtailment orders or notices for junior surface water irrigation uses in the Chehalis basin to comply with regulatory requirements.
Enhancing and preserving wetlands large and small making critical difference
With just a few days left in May, American Wetlands Month is winding down. We wanted to share our role in protecting, restoring, and managing Washington’s wetlands resources.
Women in Science: Arati Kaza
Chemist Arati Kaza is our quality assurance officer and this month's woman in science.
Citizen science at Washington beaches
"Involving citizen science volunteers is vital to our monitoring program. Especially in smaller communities," said Julianne Ruffner, manager of Ecology's BEACH program.
Central and Eastern Washington: Prepare for dust storm season
Every spring through fall, residents in Central and Eastern Washington are faced with the threat of dust storms.
Kicking off American Wetlands Month by securing $4.5 million in federal conservation grants
It is American Wetlands Month and our partners have secured funds to acquire, restore, and enhance about 400 acres of coastal wetlands in Clallam, Mason, Pierce, and Thurston counties.
Ecology taking action to support orca and salmon recovery
Governor Inslee has directed Ecology to take the necessary steps to allow increased water to spill over the Snake and Columbia River dams during the spring season.