Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Oil spill prevention plans for facilities

Oil spill prevention plans reduce the risk of oil spills at large refineries and marine terminals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/spills-prevention-plans-for-facilities

Safer product certification subsidy program

Manufacturers can apply to receive reimbursement for the costs of certifying their products as safer.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/safer-alternatives/safer-chemicals-for-manufacturers/safer-product-certification-subsidy-program

Tools for cleaning up petroleum contaminated sites

We have online tools and guidance to help you clean up petroleum-contaminated sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contamination-cleanup-tools/petroleum-cleanup-tools

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

Cleaning up contamination with model remedies

Model remedies are ways to clean up routine, low-risk contaminated sites under MTCA.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/mtca-model-remedies

Characterization of Stormwater Transport of Contaminants of Emerging Concern

We work with City of Tacoma to look for several contaminants of emerging concern in stormwater.

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

SEPA guidance on appeal process

SEPA guidance on administrative and judicial appeals

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/appeals

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Plants

SEPA Guidance for Plants section, Part B for the state Environmental Checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-4-plants

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Animals

Guidance for Part B, Animals section for 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-5-animals

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Energy & natural resources

Guidance for Energy & natural resources section for Part B, 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-6-energy-natural-resou

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Public services

Guidance for completing Public Services section of 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-15-public-services

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Recreation

Guidance for completing Recreation 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-12-recreation

Statewide SEPA register

We maintain a searchable database of received SEPA records since 2000.

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

SEPA checklist guidance

We provide information about each SEPA checklist question.

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

Imperium expansion proposal

Imperium Terminal Services proposed expanding its existing transport facility in Hoquiam.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-at-ecology/grays-harbor-terminal-expansion/imperium-expansion-proposal

Dangerous waste annual report

Those with active EPA/State Identification Numbers must submit a dangerous waste annual report.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-annual-report

SEPA Review and Commenting Guidance

SEPA guidance for document reviewers.

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

Hazardous waste service providers

Learn how your business can hire a waste service provider to handle and dispose of your dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/hazardous-waste-service-provider

GIS Applications

Find a list of GIS applications at Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/geographic-information-systems-gis/applications

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

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Earth

Checklist guidance Part B. Elements of the Environment

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

Revising and adopting existing documents

Guidance for using existing SEPA documents

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/revising-and-adopting-existing-documents

Sulfur dioxide air quality designations

We’re deciding if parts of Washington don't meet national air quality standards for sulfur dioxide.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/areas-meeting-and-not-meeting-air-standards/sulfur-dioxide-designations

SEPA Guide for lead agencies

SEPA guidance for lead agencies.

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

SEPA Guidance on Categorical Exemptions

Guidance on SEPA exemptions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/exemptions

Mercury in fish tissue

We monitor mercury levels in freshwater fish throughout Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/mercury-in-fish-tissue

King County annual BEACH report

We sampled 10 beaches in King County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.

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

GIS standards

Find standards for Ecology's GIS data.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/geographic-information-systems-gis/standards

Kitsap County annual BEACH report

Learn about bacteria results at Kitsap County beaches sampled in the summer of 2023.

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

Monitoring Puget Sound from ferries

We installed sensors on passenger ferries as a cost-effective way of collecting water quality data.

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

River & stream flow monitoring methods

We measure water's width, depth, and speed in rivers and streams to compute streamflow.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/flow-monitoring/river-stream-flow-monitoring-methods

Forest practices effectiveness monitoring

We evaluate whether forest practices rules protect fish, wildlife, and water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/forest-practices-effectiveness-monitoring

Water quality monitoring methods for rivers & streams

Learn how we measure water quality in rivers and streams, including methods and parameters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/river-stream-monitoring-methods

Watershed Health Monitoring by region

We studied stream habitat across the state since 2009 and report on findings.

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

Watershed health — Puget Sound Region update

River and stream habitat in the Puget Sound Region shows variable conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/puget-sound

Air Quality Index (AQI)

The Air Quality Index (AQI) tells you when air quality is healthy or unhealthy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/air-quality-index

Air quality studies

Information about air quality studies we conduct.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/scientific-reports/air-quality-studies

Watershed health monitoring

We monitor the regional health of rivers and streams in watersheds throughout the state.

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

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

Stream biological monitoring

We evaluate the health of rivers and streams by studying multiple aquatic communities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/stream-biological-monitoring

Puget Sound feeder bluffs

Protecting the cliffs that feed Puget Sound beaches with sand and the beaches that depend on them.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/puget-sound-feeder-bluff

Data collection methods

We collect beach topography and nearshore bathymetry data using GNSS, boat-based lidar, sonar, and UAS.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/data-collection-methods

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

Infrastructure, rule, & program plans

Our plans and rules to improve air quality and meet national air quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans/infrastructure-sips

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

Primary response contractors for spill cleanup

We approve primary response contractors to allow them to be cited in industry oil plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/primary-response-contractors

Puget Sound nearshore

SAM monitors and assesses impacts of stormwater runoff in Puget Sound nearshore environments.

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

Safer products for businesses

Learn how your business can find and purchase less toxic chemicals and products.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/safer-alternatives/safer-products-for-businesses

Lithium-ion battery safety and management

Learn how to safely manage, store, and dispose of lithium-ion batteries.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/batteries/lithium-ion-batteries

Antifreeze

Learn how your business can manage antifreeze and recycle spent antifreeze.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/antifreeze