Regulations & Permits

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We oversee many state and federal laws designed to protect Washington's land, air, and water. See our laws, rules, & rulemaking page for more information about our current rules and rulemaking.

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KeepingYourBeachClean

An infographic with tips on how to keep your beach clean.

https://ecology.wa.gov/beach-infographic-print-version

NWIW-Kalama presentation, Sept. 17, 2020

PowerPoint presentation provided at the Sept. 17, 2020, public hearing for the NWIW-Kalama project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/200917-nwiw-hearing-presentation

Infographics

An infographic with key facts about the No Discharge Zone

https://ecology.wa.gov/infographics

200922am NWIW hearing

Sept. 22 a.m. NWIW hearing transcript

https://ecology.wa.gov/200922am-nwiw-hearing

Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Signs Order Form

This is a form to order free Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Signs for your marinas or boat launch areas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ndz-signs-order-form

NWIFC Preliminary Comments to Ecology

These are the comments from the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission about the Water Quality Assessment Policy 1-11 update

https://ecology.wa.gov/nwifc-preliminary-comments-to-eco-on-policy-1-11

Adopted rule language (WAC 173-566) 06/25/2019

This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-566 Streamflow Restoration Funding

https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-566-06-25-2019

Rulemaking Adoption Notice (WAC 173-566) 06/25/2019

This is a rulemaking adoption (CR-103) for WAC 173-566 Streamflow Restoration Funding

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-adoption-notice-wac-173-566-06-25-201

Federal Consistency Certification - Federal Approval

Submit this form to us if you are requesting a Coastal Zone Management Consistency determination for a project that requires federal approval.

https://ecology.wa.gov/federal-consistency-certification-federal-approv

Federal Consistency Certification Form - Federal Funds

Submit this form to us when requesting a Coastal Zone Management Consistency determination for a federally funded project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/federal-consistency-certification-form-federal-f

Water Quality Fiscal Year 2013 - 2015 Biennium Outcomes Report

2 year report on Water Quality projects funded by Ecology, covering Fiscal Years 2013 through 2015

https://ecology.wa.gov/fiscal-year-2013-2015-biennium-outcomes-report-f

2023 workshops about streamflow restoration competitive grants

This is the flyer for 2023 workshops about streamflow restoration competitive grants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/202310streamflowrestgrants

Chapter 173-167 WAC, Emergency Drought Funding (2025)

Ecology adopted another Emergency Drought Funding Rule Aug. 7, 2025, under chapter 173-167 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-167-2025

Chapters 173-507, 173-508, 173-513, 173-514, and 173-515 WAC – Instream Resources Protection Program

This is the rulemaking page for Chapters 173-507, 173-508, 173-513, 173-514, and 173-515 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-507-508-513-514-515-watershed-restoration

Fish consumption rate: Technical support document

This 2013 technical support document estimates how much fish Washington residents are eating.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/fish-consumption-rates-technical-support

Stormwater Action Monitoring - Administering pooled resources

Credible and transparent administration of Stormwater Action Monitoring program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/administration

Stormwater Action Monitoring - Effectiveness studies

Learning what works best to reduce urban runoff volumes and pollution in Western Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies

Stormwater monitoring

Stormwater monitoring helps us know how well water quality permits are working.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring

Upland Finfish Hatching & Rearing General Permit

This water quality permit covers certain hatcheries that raise finfish species.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/upland-finfish-permit

WAC 173-166 Emergency drought relief

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-166 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-166