Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Ecología actualiza el permiso de agua limpia para las operaciones ganaderas y lagunas de estiércol

December 6, 2022 News release: Ecología actualiza el permiso de agua limpia para las operaciones ganaderas y lagunas de estiércol.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/dec-7-operaciones-de-alimentacion-de-animales-conf

Plan to cut statewide fuel emissions 20% starts Jan. 1

November 28, 2022 News release: New Clean Fuel Standard will tackle Washington’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/nov-28-clean-fuel-standard-adoption

La campaña 'Así de simple', ayuda a tener un Washington libre de basura

April 17, 2023 News release: La iniciativa estatal de prevención de basura alienta a los residentes a tomar medidas para prevenir que la gente bote basura en las carreteras

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/april-17-la-campana-asi-de-simple

New analysis offers clearer picture of greenhouse gas emissions from Kalama methanol facility

September 2, 2020 News release: Ecology is releasing a second Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Kalama methanol facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/sept-2-new-analysis-offers-clearer-picture-of-gree

Washington sets path to phase out gas vehicles by 2035

September 7, 2022 News release: Ecology is seeking public comment on a proposed rule for the Clean Vehicles Program, including zero-emission vehicles standards, through Oct. 19.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/sept-7-clean-vehicles-public-comment

Más de 35,000 barriles de desechos industriales removidos del Pasco Landfill

June 28, 2022 News release: Más de 35,000 barriles de desechos industriales removidos del Pasco Landfill

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-28-mas-de-35-000-barriles-de-desechos-industr

Washington Conservation Corps opens 300 environmental positions statewide

July 3, 2019 News release: Washington Conservation Corps opens 300 environmental positions statewide

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/july-2-wcc-opens-300-positions

Después de éxitos de restauración, Ecología propone reglamentos específicos del sitio para el río Chelan

March 24, 2021 News release: El distrito de servicios públicos del condado de Chelan peticiona cambios después de que el salmón regresa al río.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/march-25-spanish

Ecology denies permit for Kalama methanol facility

January 19, 2021 News release: Ecology denies permit for Kalama methanol

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/jan-19-ecology-denies-permit-for-kalama-methanol

New study tallies the litter accumulating on Washington’s roads and public spaces

September 18, 2023 News release: Statewide litter study finds the amount of debris on Washington's roads well above national average.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/sept-18-new-litter-campaign-1c0a5aec227ee54ac7f22b9cdb954bf0

Washington campaign reminds motorists that securing their load leads to safer travels for everyone

June 3, 2024 News release: A new campaign kicking off today affirms Washington's commitment to reducing litter and making its roads safer for travelers by reminding everyone to secure their vehicles' cargo.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-3-washington-campaign-reminds-motorists-to-secure-their-loads

Pacific Northwest federal, state agencies to collaborate on prescribed fire, smoke management to confront wildfire crisis

April 5, 2024 News release: State and federal agencies and departments in Oregon and Washington have agreed to collaborate on addressing the escalating wildfire crisis by increasing use of larger prescribed fires.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/apr-5-pnw-agencies-collaborate-on-wildfire-crisis

California, Québec and Washington agree to explore linkage

March 20, 2024 News release: California, Québec and Washington officially express interest in the potential formation of a shared carbon market between the three jurisdictions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/mar-20-shared-carbon-market

New report: Washington met 2020 greenhouse gas emissions limit

January 6, 2025 News release: This new report contains official estimates of Washington's greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 through 2021.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/jan-6-2024-greenhouse-gas-inventory

Ecology proposes new updates to help industry transition to clean semi-trucks

May 15, 2025 News release: Ecology proposed regulatory updates plus over $130 million in state funding will get more zero-emission semi-trucks operating in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/ecology-proposes-new-updates-to-help-industry-transition-to-clean-semi-trucks

Secure Your Load, Save a Life: Washington campaign returns to prevent crashes and protect communities

June 3, 2025 News release: The Secure Your Load for Safer Roads campaign honors individuals whose lives were lost or forever changed by debris falling from vehicles.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-4-secure-your-load-save-a-life-washington-campaign-returns-to-prevent-crashes-and-protect-c

Sujete su carga, salve una vida: Vuelve la campaña de Washington para prevenir choques y proteger a las comunidades

June 3, 2025 News release: La campaña Cargas bien sujetadas es en honor a las personas que perdieron la vida o vieron sus vidas transformadas por la caída de escombros de los vehículos.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-3-sujete-su-carga-salve-una-vida-vuelve-la-campana-de-washington-para-prevenir-choques-y-pr

Tackling flood and habitat challenges in the Chehalis Basin

April 30, 2025 News release: Join free May 7 public webinar to help shape long-term Chehalis Basin Strategy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/april-30-tackling-flood-and-habitat-challenges-in-the-chehalis-basin

Washington’s litter prevention campaign aims to curb roadside debris

June 5, 2022 News release: Washington marks National Secure Your Load Day on June 6, which commemorates people whose lives were impacted or taken by unsecured loads.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/2022-litter-prevention-campaign-aims-to-curb-roads

Trust Water Rights Program

Water rights placed into trust are protected from relinquishment and maintain their priority date.

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

Permiso de agua limpia para grandes operaciones ganaderas lagunas de estiércol disponible para revisión

June 21, 2022 News release: El Departamento de Ecología propone actualizaciones al permiso de calidad del agua de la Operación de Alimentación de Animales Confinados (CAFO, por sus siglas en ingles), que es la forma en que la agencia supervisa el manejo del estiércol en ciertas instalaciones.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-22-permiso-de-agua-limpia-para-grandes-operac

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

Una nueva campaña recuerda a los ciudadanos de Washington que es "Así De Simple" evitar tirar basura en las carreteras.

September 12, 2024 News release: La campaña "Así De Simple" se lanza el 13 de septiembre con publicidad en todo el estado y asociaciones con tiendas y grupos comunitarios.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/sept-12-una-nueva-campana-recuerda-a-los-ciudadanos-de-washington-que-es-asi-de-simple

Campaña en Washington recuerda a los conductores que sujetar sus cargas resulta en viajes más seguros para todos

June 3, 2024 News release: Agencias del estado aumenta las patrullas y el alcance en un esfuerzo para reducir la basura y mejorar las medidas de seguridad

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-3-campana-en-washington-recuerda-a-los-conductores-que-sujetar-sus-cargas-resulta-en-viajes-m

Freshwater

We work to restore and protect rivers and lakes from pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/freshwater

Water availability

We study and regulate water resources by watershed. Find yours and see water availability.

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

Water quality permits

Permits protect water quality/public health & regulate treatment/discharge of wastewater/stormwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-permits

Other facilities we oversee

We oversee other sites in Washington with mixed waste that aren't part of the Hanford cleanup.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/radioactive-waste-disposal

Email notification lists

Sign up for email updates about environmental issues and activities affecting Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/email-lists

Water quality standards

We restore and protect rivers, lakes, groundwater, and marine waters using water quality standards.

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

Nuclear Waste Program

Hanford made plutonium for the nuclear arsenal. Now we regulate cleanup of the radioactive waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/nuclear-waste

Clean Water Guidance Advisory Group

We're working with an advisory group to develop clean water guidance for agriculture.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-clean-water-guidance-for-agriculture-adv

Office of Columbia River

Our office oversees a program pursuing balanced water solutions across the Columbia River Basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/office-of-columbia-river

Monitoring Hanford's groundwater and protecting the Columbia River

We oversee cleanup of Hanford's underground water to protect residents and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/protecting-air-water/groundwater-monitoring

Partnerships and committees

Governmental and regional agencies join forces, providing ideas and oversight to many programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees

Information for water conservancy board members

We provide training, operations, and process information for water conservancy board members.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-conservancy-boards

Water rights

A water right is the legal authorization to use a quantity of water for beneficial uses.

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

Hanford cleanup

Our Nuclear Waste Program oversees mixed dangerous and radioactive waste cleanup at Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup

Water Supply Availability Committee

The Water Supply Availability Committee evaluates statewide water supply conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-supply-availability-committee

The history of water law

Since 1917, Washington state water laws have played an important role in managing water resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/water-resources/learn-the-history-of-water-law

Tank waste monitoring and closure

We oversee the safe management, retrieval and closure of the waste in Hanford's underground tanks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/tank-waste-management/tank-monitoring-closure

Certified water right examiner program

A certified water right examiner verifies water use for certification of a water right.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/water-right-examiners

Use Food Well Washington Plan

The Use Food Well Washington Plan is Washington's roadmap to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/sustainable-food-center/use-food-well-washington-plan

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

Toxics Cleanup

Learn about polluted lands in Washington: the cleanup process, who pays, and the public's role.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/toxics-cleanup

Hanford tank waste management

Hanford's underground tank waste will be retrieved and made into glass at the Waste Treatment Plant.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/tank-waste-management

Water Resources Advisory Committee

This group is a forum for the exchange of information about water resources management.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-resources-advisory-committee

Dangerous waste reports & fees

Businesses that generate or store dangerous waste or chemicals must submit reports and pay fees.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste/reports-fees

Water use in the Stillaguamish basin

Water use in the Stillaguamish River basin is guided by a 2005 rule.

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

Find a moderate risk waste disposal site

Find a moderate risk waste site in your county.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics/household-hazardous-waste-mrw/find-a-household-hazardous-waste-site