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Focus on: Climate change and health equity
A joint Ecology and Health focus sheet exploring the health and community impacts of climate change.
https://ecology.wa.gov/201210-climate-justice-focus-sheet
May 25, 2010 TransAlta agreement
This is the May 25, 2010 agreement between Ecology and TransAlta for the TransAlta power plant.
https://ecology.wa.gov/transaltasignedagreement
Human Health Criteria Alternatives
Water Quality Policy 1-11 Updates to Human Health Criteria February 2017
https://ecology.wa.gov/hhc_alternatives020217
Water Quality Assessment/Policy 1-11 Updates Human Health Criteria Alternatives
Proposed Human Health Criteria Alternatives by Ecology March 2017
https://ecology.wa.gov/hhc-tissuealternative_032017
Grant County Agricultural Burn Zone Map
Map for agricultural burn zones in Grant County
https://ecology.wa.gov/grant-ag-burn-zone-map
Alternatives to Agricultural Burning
A guide to help eliminate or reduce the need to burn.
https://ecology.wa.gov/200411alternativestoagburning
WestRock Tacoma Notice of Penalty
Notice of penalty for WestRock Tacoma
https://ecology.wa.gov/20221212-westrock-tacoma-nop
PSE Crystal Mountain spill - health advisory
PSE health advisory
https://ecology.wa.gov/pse-crystal-mountain-spill-1
City of Shelton SMP Oct 2017
City of Shelton approved SMP Oct 2017
https://ecology.wa.gov/shelton-smp-october-2017
Hanford Site agencies to hold cleanup dialogue meeting in Kennewick on Dec. 5
November 20, 2023 News release:
The public is invited to ask questions and learn about Hanford Site cleanup during an in-person Hanford Dialogue meeting in Kennewick on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/nov-20-hanford-dialogue-2023
Ecology offering $1.8 million to Washington communities for drought planning, preparedness
November 30, 2023 News release:
The Department of Ecology will offer $1.8 million in grants to increase local drought preparedness throughout the state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/nov-30-drought-planning-and-preparedness-grants
Ecology receives $8.95 million settlement to help reduce air quality impacts from South Tacoma warehouse project
November 21, 2024 News release:
As part of a settlement agreement, $8.95 million will be invested in South Tacoma to help reduce air quality impacts from a proposed warehouse project.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/nov-21-bridge-agreement
Federal and state agencies seeking new board members to advise on Hanford nuclear cleanup
October 10, 2024 News release:
The Hanford Advisory Board (HAB) is seeking new members to advise federal and state agencies on the ongoing nuclear cleanup of the Hanford Site in southeast Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/oct-10-2024-hab-member-recruitment
Ecology invests $53.5 million to help rivers and streams
October 8, 2024 News release:
Ecology is investing up to $53.5 million in streamflow restoration grants for 25 high-priority projects in watersheds across the state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/oct-8-streamflow-restoration-grants
Preparing Whatcom water users for adjudication
April 19, 2024 News release:
Ecology has mailed 30,000 post cards to Nooksack area water users to let them know about adjudication.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/apr-19-adjudications-postcard
Summer jobs now open for central Washington teens
February 29, 2024 News release:
Teens ages 14-17 can apply to Ecology Youth Corps by April 1 to pick up litter and keep our state clean.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/ecology-youth-corps-applications-open
New rules proposed to balance growth and preserve water for fish in five western Washington watersheds
June 16, 2025 News release:
Ecology is opening rulemaking for five watersheds affected by the 2018 Streamflow Restoration Act.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-16-streamflow-restoration-rulemaking
Nuevo estudio calcula la cantidad de basura que se acumula en las carreteras y áreas públicas de Washington
September 18, 2023 News release:
Acabar con la basura en su punto de origen es el objetivo de una nueva campaña estatal
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/sept-18-new-litter-campaign
Washington inks deal with carbon emissions auction platform
December 20, 2021 News release:
Ecology signs deal for greenhouse gas emissions auction services with WCI, Inc.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/dec-20-washington-inks-deal-with-emissions-auction
Washington adopts plan for transition to zero-emission vehicles
December 19, 2022 News release:
Washington adopts plan for transition to new zero-emission vehicles by 2035.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/dec-19-clean-vehicles-ii-adoption
Ecology seeks feedback on rules to make products safer in Washington
December 8, 2022 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology is looking for input on a proposal that will help protect consumers by regulating some chemicals used in everyday products.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/dec-8-spwa-public-comment-period
New data shows Washington’s carbon emissions cooling
November 19, 2019 News release:
New greenhouse gas emissions data from 2016 and 2017 shows the growth of emissions in Washington is slowing.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/new-greenhouse-gas-emissions-data
Ecology invests $22 million to help rivers and streams
October 7, 2020 News release:
Communities around the state will soon receive grant funds to support projects that protect rivers and improve streamflows. The Washington Department of Ecology is investing up to $22 million in 21 high priority projects located in 16 watersheds.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/oct-7-streamflow-restoration-grants
Hanford Advisory Board to meet in Yakima April 19, 2023
April 10, 2023 News release:
The Hanford Advisory Board is on the road again for the first time since before the pandemic – holding its next regional meeting in Yakima later this month.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/april-hanford-advisory-board-meeting-in-yakima
Ecology invests nearly $35 million to help rivers and streams
October 5, 2022 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology is slated to distribute about $35 million for 26 streamflow restoration projects in 22 watersheds.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/oct-5-streamflow-grants
Washington finalizes historic cap-and-invest plan to slash carbon pollution
September 29, 2022 News release:
Washington finalizes historic plan to slash carbon pollution by adopting cap-and-invest regulations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/sept-29-cap-and-invest-adoption
Public invited to comment on rule for Clean Fuel Standard
July 18, 2022 News release:
Ecology is seeking public comment on the proposed rule for the Clean Fuel Standard, a new state climate policy effective Jan. 1, 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/july-18-clean-fuel-standard-public-comment
Celebrating your local outstanding wastewater treatment plant
June 29, 2022 News release:
Ecology is honoring wastewater treatment plant operators by recognizing 124 facilities with an Outstanding Performance Award.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-30-wastewater-treatment-plant-awards
EPA approves Budd Inlet water cleanup plan
January 10, 2023 News release:
Last month, the Washington Department of Ecology received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its water quality cleanup plan for Budd Inlet.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/jan-10-epa-approves-budd-inlet-tmdl
Proposal to apply biosolids at five Lewis County sites approved
April 19, 2021 News release:
Ecology finalized an agreed order with Fire Mountain Farms, Inc., to apply biosolids at five sites in Lewis County.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/fire-mountain-farms-agreed-order
Statement from Ecology director on federal government rolling back wetland and stream protections
April 21, 2020 News release:
Statement from Ecology Director Laura Watson on EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rolling back wetland and stream protections.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/april-21-statement-from-ecology-director-on-federa
Public invited to comment on rule for landmark climate change program
May 17, 2022 News release:
Ecology is seeking public comment on a new “cap-and-invest” rule needed to implement the Climate Commitment Act and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the state’s largest sources.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/may-17-cap-and-invest-public-comment
Plastic bottle and trash bag makers must register with state by April 1
February 3, 2022 News release:
New law requires some plastics include a minimum amount of recycled content beginning in 2023
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/feb-3-plastic-producer-registration
Applicants sought to serve on Hanford Advisory Board
September 5, 2023 News release:
The Hanford Advisory Board (HAB) is seeking new members to advise federal and state agencies on the ongoing cleanup of the Hanford Site in southeast Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/sept-5-applicants-sought-to-serve-on-hanford-advisory-board
Plastic bottles and bags to be made with more recycled content
October 31, 2023 News release:
New regulations from the Washington Department of Ecology will increase the value of plastic that gets recycled and reused to make new plastic packaging.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/oct-31-law-increases-recycling-decreases-waste
Washington proposes new rule to decrease methane emissions from landfills
October 30, 2023 News release:
Ecology is proposing a rule to reduce more emissions of methane from municipal solid waste landfills.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/oct-30-decrease-methane-emissions-from-landfills
Washington seeks to link carbon market with California, Québec
November 2, 2023 News release:
Director Laura Watson made a preliminary decision today to pursue linking Washington’s cap-and-invest program to carbon markets in California and Québec.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/nov-2-ecology-to-pursue-carbon-market-linkage
New rulemaking will reduce plastic and other contamination in compost
December 10, 2024 News release:
New rule is aimed at reducing contamination in organic waste going to organic waste handling facilities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/dec-10
Ecology encourages Washingtonians to ‘Use Food Well’ this holiday season
November 18, 2024 News release:
The Use Food Well campaign focuses on preventing food waste through simple steps like smart shopping, meal planning, and proper food storage.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/use-food-well-this-holiday-season
Hanford Advisory Board to meet in Spokane Sept. 10-11, 2024
August 27, 2024 News release:
The Hanford Advisory Board is holding its next regional meeting in Spokane, WA, Sept. 10. The Board will hear updates on Hanford cleanup and consider advice to issue to the Tri-Party Agencies.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/aug-27-hanford-advisory-board-to-meet-in-spokane-sept-10-11-2024
Protecting streamflows and fish in the Walla Walla River and Mill Creek
August 9, 2024 News release:
Learn more about how we're protecting streamflows and fish in the Walla Walla River and Mill Creek.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/aug-9-walla-walla-streamflows
Ecology offers $1.7 million in drought planning and preparedness grants
June 25, 2024 News release:
To help Tribes, farmers and communities better plan and prepare for the impacts of drought, the Washington Department of Ecology is offering $1.7 million through a new grant program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-25-drought-planning-and-preparedness-grants
Ecology orders Walla Walla station owner to continue work to protect community from gas spill
June 18, 2024 News release:
Enforcement order order requires Walla Walla gas station owner to continue work to reduce harmful vapors from gasoline spill and remove contaminated water from nearby buildings.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-18-ecology-issues-enforcement-order-to-walla-walla-gas-station-owner
Washington adopts rule to decrease methane emissions from landfills
May 13, 2024 News release:
Ecology is adopting a new regulation to reduce emissions of methane – a potent greenhouse gas – from municipal solid waste landfills.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/new-rule-to-decrease-landfill-methane-emissions
Ecology awards $9.6 million for landfill methane reduction
May 6, 2025 News release:
Ecology awards nearly $10 million to landfill operators to comply with new methane emissions law.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/may-6-landfill-methane-emissions-reduction-grants
Washington moves to restrict cancer-causing chemicals in cosmetics
August 28, 2025 News release:
This week, Washington became the first state in the nation to adopt broad restrictions on more than two dozen chemicals used in cosmetic products that can release formaldehyde.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/formaldehyde-releasers-rule
Securing your load leads to safer travels for everyone
June 5, 2023 News release:
A photo of a Washington State Patrol Trooper explaining how to properly secure a vehicles load.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/2023-secure-your-load
New climate research shows need for deep cuts in Washington’s greenhouse gas emissions
December 19, 2019 News release:
New research predicts that climate change will damage Washington’s environment, so we recommend eliminating nearly all sources of carbon pollution by 2050.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/dec-19-new-climate-research-shows-need-for-deep-cu
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