Southwest Region
Topics of interest in the Southwest Region
Puget Sound
Puget Sound is critical to our environment, culture, and economy. About two-thirds of the state’s population lives in the Puget Sound region. Our nation’s second largest marine estuary faces a number of challenges related to population growth and development, as well as habitat loss and multiple sources of pollution. Learn more about protecting Puget Sound.
Air quality issues
Do you use a wood stove to heat your home? Check to see if there is an air quality burn ban in your area. We also have information about how to use your wood stove more efficiently and the health affects of breathing smoke.
Rayonier Mill cleanup is moving forward
We invite you to review and comment on documents, and attend an open house about the Rayonier Mill cleanup site on the shores of Port Angeles.
We invite you to comment on documents and attend an open house for the Rayonier Mill cleanup site on the shores of Port Angeles. The study area of this site is moving to the next phase of cleanup. Your feedback is an important part of this process.
Until the 1970s, the mill released untreated wastewater from the pulp-making process into Port... Continue reading this blog...
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Contact information
Brittny Goodsell
SWRO Communications Manager
brittny.goodsell@ecy.wa.gov
360-280-3704