Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

See when our crews will be collecting data on the health of watersheds at sites across the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/sampling-schedules

SEPA Supplemental Orca Checklist Guidance

This guidance helps applicants complete the SEPA Supplemental Orca Checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-supplemental-orca-checklist-guidanc

Western Washington Hydrology Model

Western WA Hydrology Model models most hydrologic conditions for stormwater control and design.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/stormwater-manuals/western-washington-hydrology-model

EPCRA reporting frequently asked questions

Answers to questions that are often asked about EPCRA reporting requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act/faq

Learning from incidents and spills

We learn from incidents and spills through investigations and share what we learn with others.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/learning-from-incidents-and-spills

Determining whether SEPA is required

Guidance on whether a proposal needs environmental review under SEPA.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/determining-if-sepa-is-required

State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan

Washington state’s management plan for solid waste and toxic materials.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/washington-state-waste-plan

Water rights search

Water right records can be searched on a map-based water right database.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-rights-search

Choosing an analytical laboratory

Take these steps and consider what you need when choosing an environmental laboratory.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/how-to-choose-an-analytical-laboratory

Requirements for submitting cleanup site data

You must submit your lab data electronically through EIM.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/data-submittal-requirements-for-cleanup-sites

Whatcom County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Whatcom County in the summer of 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/whatcom-county

SEPA Frequently Asked Questions

SEPA questions and answers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-faq

Noise pollution — Frequently asked questions for residents

Do you have questions about noise pollution? Find some common questions and answers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/noise-pollution/noise-pollution-faq-for-residents

Mineral prospecting and placer mining

Information from Ecology and WDFW about mineral prospecting and placer mining, and ESHB 1261.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/mineral-prospecting-and-placer-mining

Noise pollution — Frequently asked questions for local governments

Do you have questions about noise pollution? Find some common questions and answers for governments.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/noise-pollution/noise-pollution-faq-for-local-government

Noise pollution

Learn more about how to manage noise pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/noise-pollution

Watershed health sampling sites

Learn about the sites we sample.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/sampling-sites

Curtailing water use

As we do most years, we are curtailing water use around the state because of declining stream flows.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/water-use-compliance/curtailing-water-use

Burn permits

Burn permits for agricultural, outdoor, or residential burning.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/burn-permits

Leaking underground storage tanks

Cleanup resources for underground storage tanks that have leaked petroleum products into the ground.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/leaking-underground-storage-tanks

Toxics monitoring in consumer products

We design studies to test for toxic chemicals in consumer products.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/consumer-products-testing

E-Cycle WA information for retailers

Retailers that sell new, covered electronic products have requirements under the E-Cycle WA program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/retailers

Labor & Industries and UST electrical work

Underground storage tank testing currently requires both an UST tester and a journeyman electrician.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/service-providers/ust-electrical-work

Dangerous waste containers

Keep your workers safe by keeping your dangerous waste containers closed and in good condition.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/proper-containment

Vessel emergency reporting

We require vessels to report spills — or threats of spills — within one hour.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/vessel-emergency-reporting

Spill enforcement

Spills into water harm the environment, violate state law, and may result in a penalty.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/spill-enforcement

Jellyfish in Puget Sound

Jellyfish numbers may be increasing in Puget Sound. You can help us monitor them.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/jellyfish

Wastewater testing

Whole effluent toxicity testing ensures wastewater does not harm aquatic life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/wastewater-testing

Eyes Over Puget Sound

We provide documentation of Puget Sound waterways using community submissions and aerial photography.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/eyes-over-puget-sound

FAQ: Evaluate options to clean up homes and small businesses

These FAQs help homeowners and small businesses evaluate cleanup options and complete cleanup work.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/evaluation-cleanup-for-homeowners-small-busine

Water use compliance and enforcement

Enforcing water use laws reduces conflict among competing water users and protects the resource.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/water-use-compliance

FAQ: Investigate and report toxic releases

FAQs to help homeowners and small businesses investigate and report toxic releases.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/investigating-reporting-toxic-releases

Prepare for an inspection

We inspect facilities to ensure they legally handle, store, and dispose of dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/prepare-for-an-inspection

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Groundwater

Guidance to complete Groundwater section for Part B of SEPA environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-3-water/environmental-elements-groundwater

Generator category

Businesses that generate dangerous waste must determine their generator category each month.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/generator-category

Beneficial use determinations

Learn about beneficial use determinations — exemptions from solid waste permitting requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/solid-waste-permits/beneficial-use-determinations

Heat pump & air conditioning return flow UIC wells

Groundwater circulated through a heat pump/air conditioning (HAC) system has to meet requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/underground-injection-control-program/heat-pump-air-conditioning-return-flow-wells

E-Cycle WA information for transporters

Find out whether you qualify as an E-Cycle Washington transporter and what the requirements are.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/transporters

Appealing a Shoreline Permit

Information on how to appeal a shoreline permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/shoreline-permits-enforcement/appealing-a-shoreline-permit

Better Brakes Law: Guidance for manufacturers

Guidance for manufacturers on Washington's Better Brakes regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/better-brakes-guidance

Island County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Island County in the summer of 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/island-county

Jefferson County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Jefferson County in the summer of 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/jefferson-county

Mason County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Mason County in the summer of 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/mason-county

EPA guidance - HHW-type waste not exempt from non-household generators

View EPA guidance on exclusions from Household Hazardous Waste definitions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/managing-moderate-risk-waste-guidance/hhw-type-waste-not-exempt-from-non-household-g-1

Stormwater Action Monitoring - status & trends studies

Monitoring impacts of stormwater runoff from urban areas into Western Washington receiving waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-status-and-trends

Checklists and templates for site investigation reports and cleanup plans

Get help preparing remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and cleanup action plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/cleanup-report-checklists-and-templates

Bunkering requirements for ships

Learn about best practices and rules that promote safe, spill-free fuel loading in Washington waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/requirements-for-bunkering

Recording and reporting water use

You can report your water meter use data using our online reporting system.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/recording-and-reporting-water-use

Measuring bluff erosion in Clallam County

We collected scientific data about bluff-backed Dungeness and Elwha beaches and spits to measure erosion.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/clallam-county-bluffs

BEACH annual report

See our annual county-by-county report on bacterial levels at saltwater swimming beaches for 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report