Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Making improvements in the Spokane Watershed

Working with our partners to keep the Spokane River basin clean.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/spokane-river-watershed

Washington clean cars

New vehicles registered in Washington must meet clean air standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/clean-cars

State agencies are joining the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/tracking-greenhouse-gases/state-agency-greenhouse-gas-reports

Outdoor dust management

We monitor outdoor dust to protect your health.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/outdoor-dust-management

Low Carbon Energy Siting Study Advisory Board

The board will meet and publish reports to the Legislature on Low Energy Siting across Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/clean-energy-coordination/low-carbon-energy-siting-2023/advisory-board

VW federal settlement & state penalty

Read how Volkswagen settlement funds are transforming transportation in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/investing-in-cleaner-transportation/vw-federal-settlement-and-state-penalty

Ground level ozone in Washington's air

Ozone pollution hurts human health and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/air-quality-standards/ozone-pollution

Particle pollution in Washington's air

What you should know about particle pollution in the air.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/air-quality-standards/particle-pollution

Agricultural pollution

We provide guidance and work in partnership to manage runoff pollution from agricultural lands.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/nonpoint-pollution/agricultural-runoff

Washington Coastal Zone Management program announcements

Washington Coastal Zone Management Program announcements

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/coastal-zone-management/czm-program-announcements

Floods & floodplain planning

We lead Washington floodplain management by offering planning and project resources to communities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning

Shoreline stabilization

Protect shorelines and reduce erosion risks by using shore-friendly practices.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/shoreline-stabilization

Coastal landslides

Knowing about potential coastal landslide risks can keep you safe and your home standing.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/coastal-landslides

Shoreline Management Act

State Shoreline Management Act guides the use of freshwater and coastal shorelines.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-management-act-sma

Surface water quality criteria

Water quality criteria help us assess the health of surface waters and set pollution control limits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-standards/criteria

Washington Coastal Zone Management Program enhancement

States regularly review their programs to prioritize needs and improvement opportunities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/coastal-zone-management/program-enhancement

Chamokane Creek

The tri-party agreement addresses impacts of permit-exempt wells on flows in Chamokane Creek.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-availability/chamokane-creek

State guidance for commercial marine net pen aquaculture

Legislature directs agencies to finish science-based guidance for commercial, marine fish farms.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/aquaculture/state-guidance-for-net-pens

Surface water quality: Antidegradation

Our antidegradation rules use three tiers of protection to help maintain water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-standards/antidegradation

Wetland mitigation monitoring

We require monitoring to ensure a mitigation project achieves its purpose and complies with permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/monitoring-requirements

Groundwater permit exemption

The groundwater permit exemption allows four small uses of groundwater without a water right permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/groundwater-permit-exemption

Case law

Washington courts provide guidance for how we apply our water resource laws and rules.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/case-law

Cost reimbursement

Cost reimbursement processing is an option for expedited water right application processing

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/cost-reimbursement

National Wetland Condition Assessment

Our staff collected data for the 2021 National Wetland Condition Assessment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/national-wetland-condition-assessment

Wetland program plan

See what we hope to accomplish in our strategic plan for the state's wetland program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/wetland-program-plan

Become a bank sponsor

Find guidance on how to become the sponsor of a wetland mitigation bank.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/become-a-bank-sponsor

Foster decision

This court decision reaffirms that instream flows adopted in rule must be protected from impairment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/case-law/foster-decision

Lummi Peninsula groundwater settlement agreement

A settlement agreement regarding groundwater in the Lummi Peninsula is in effect.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/case-law/lummi-settlement

Padilla Bay newsletter

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/education-programs/newsletter

What is Risk MAP?

We run FEMA’s Risk MAP program to help communities better protect themselves from natural disasters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning/risk-map/what-is-risk-map

Skagit water management history

Information on the rule and court decision that effect Skagit River basin landowners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows/instream-flow-implementation/skagit-river-basin/history

Antifouling boat paint laws

Learn more about laws related to antifouling boat paints.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/washingtons-toxics-in-products-laws/antifouling-boat-paints

Better Brakes Law

The Better Brakes Law phases out the use of copper in vehicle brakes by 2025.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/washingtons-toxics-in-products-laws/better-brakes-law

Paint stewardship: PaintCare

Washington has a new product stewardship program for paint.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/our-recycling-programs/paint-stewardship

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

We are working to eliminate releases of PCBs in Washington and clean up existing contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/pcbs

Phthalates

We are working to prevent phthalate chemicals from impacting human health and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/phthalates

Replace PERC dry cleaning equipment

Switching from PERC dry cleaning to wet cleaning or hydrocarbon may qualify you for financial help.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/product-replacement-program/replace-perc

2018-2020 session legislation

Laws from 2018-2020 sessions

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/strategic-policy-and-planning/enacting-legislation/2018-2020-legislation

Orders, penalties, and settlements

Ecology may issue an order or penalty, or enter into a settlement for the Hanford site cleanup.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/hanford-cleanup-process/settlements-and-orders

Oil transportation risk assessments and studies

We study spill risks associated with transporting oil by vessel and rail.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/risk-assessment

Bothell area cleanup

Ecology is managing and investing in 24 cleanup sites in the Bothell downtown and surrounding area.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/bothell

Restoring resources after spills

When oil spills occur, we work to assess damages and restore impacted resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/restoring-resources-after-spills

Landscaping and gardening in arsenic and lead contaminated soil

Learn how to protect yourself while gardening or landscaping in arsenic or lead contaminated soil.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/gardening-tips

University of Washington Tacoma cleanup site

UW Tacoma is cleaning up soil and groundwater contamination under some buildings on/near the campus.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/uw-tacoma

Updating the Cleanup Rule

Updating Washington's Cleanup Rule to help remove contamination from the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/rules-directing-our-cleanup-work/model-toxics-control-act/updating-the-cleanup-rule

Fatigue — it'll bite you

Fatigue is a primary cause of commercial fishing vessel casualties, many involving oil spills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/preventing-spills/fatigue-bites

Source control areas

We are tracing sources of pollution to the Lower Duwamish Waterway in 24 source control areas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/lower-duwamish-waterway/source-control/source-control-areas

Soil replacement process for residential yards

Learn what contaminated areas of the Tacoma Smelter Plume.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/yard-cleanup-program/soil-replacement

Port Angeles NRDA administrative record

Key administrative documents are available for the Port Angeles Harbor NRDA process.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-angeles-harbor/port-angeles-harbor-nrda/nrda-administrative-record

Environmental Assessment

Our Environmental Assessment Program is the science arm of our agency.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/environmental-assessment