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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
Summary of environmental penalties issued for 1st quarter of 2021
April 26, 2021 News release:
We issued $82,300 in penalties of $1,000 or more from January through March of 2021.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/april-29-1st-quarter-penalties
Sewage treatment violations lead to order and fine for King County
February 3, 2021 News release:
Ecology is taking enforcement action at two King County wastewater treatment plants
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/feb-3-king-county-wastewater-treatment-plant-enfor
Environmental penalties for fourth quarter 2018
March 4, 2019 News release:
List of penalties for Ecology issued during the fourth quarter 2018
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/march-4-environmental-penalties-for-fourth-quarter
Seattle metal recycler fined $98,000 for pollution discharges to Duwamish River
February 13, 2019 News release:
We fined a Seattle metal recycler on the Duwamish River for discharging excessive pollutant levels into the waterway over the past two years.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/feb-13-seattle-iron-penalty
State and federal agencies respond to public comments, move forward on plans for cleaning up tank waste at Hanford Site
December 19, 2024 News release:
State and federal agencies responded today to public comments received on plans for treating and disposing of millions of gallons of tank waste stored in underground tanks at the Hanford Site.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/dec-19-holistic-agreement-responsiveness-summary
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
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
Drought expanded to 19 more watersheds
June 5, 2025 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology is expanding the drought emergency declared in April to include areas in the North and Central Cascade Mountains and parts of the Puget Sound area.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-5-drought
Property owners fined $204,000 for damaging Deschutes River shoreline
July 16, 2025 News release:
Thurston County property owners fined $204,000 for unlawful shoreline development
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/july-16-property-owners-fined-204-000-for-damaging-deschutes-river-shoreline
Rules for statewide battery recycling program proposed
July 23, 2025 News release:
Statewide battery recycling program will provide Washington residents with consistent, convenient, and safe battery recycling services
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/july-23-rules-for-statewide-battery-recycling-program-proposed
Employment FAQs (frequently asked questions)
Find answers to common questions about the application process.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/how-to-apply
Environmental penalties issued for the 4th quarter of 2022
April 25, 2023 News release:
Ecology issued $273,090 in penalties of $1,000 or more from October through December 2022. Penalties are issued for serious violations or those that continue after Ecology assistance or warnings.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/4th-quarter-2022-environmental-penalties
Environmental penalties issued for the first quarter of 2022
May 11, 2022 News release:
Summary of penalties issued from January through March 2022.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/first-quarter-penalties-2022
Environmental penalties issued for third quarter of 2024
January 14, 2025 News release:
Ecology issued $439,340 in penalties of $1,000 or more from July 1 – Sept. 30, 2024.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/jan-14-environmental-penalties-issued-for-third-quarter-of-2024
Asegurar su carga conduce a viajes más seguros para todos
June 5, 2023 News release:
El 6 de junio, para conmemorar el Día Nacional Asegure su Carga.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/june-5-asegure-su-carga
Washington’s sustainable business accelerator seeks next round of projects
December 6, 2023 News release:
NextCycle is seeking entrepreneurs and small businesses for the 2024 Circular Accelerator Program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/dec-6-nextcycle-seeks-business-accelerator-projects
Environmental penalties for 2nd quarter of 2021
July 28, 2021 News release:
Environmental penalties issued for the 2nd quarter of 2021 totaling $1,000 or more
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/july-28-2021-2nd-quarter-penalty-summary
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
Ecology awards $63 million to reduce flooding, protect communities and farms, restore habitat
August 31, 2023 News release:
Ecology awards $63 million to 12 entities across the state to transform how floodplains in the state's major river basins are managed.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/ecology-awards-63-million-to-reduce-flooding-protect-communities
Washington communities to receive $309 million in clean water funding
June 28, 2024 News release:
Ecology is awarding $309 million in clean water grants and loans.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-28-clean-water-funding
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
Environmental penalties issued for the fourth quarter of 2024
May 1, 2025 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology issued $535,125 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/may-1-fourth-quarter-penalties
State of Washington, federal agencies finalize agreement on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford Site
January 10, 2025 News release:
The Tri-Party Agreement Agencies have finalized a landmark agreement that outlines a realistic and achievable course for cleaning up millions of gallons of underground tank waste at the Hanford Site.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/hanford-site-holistic-agreement-finalized
Environmental penalties issued for first half of 2023
September 28, 2023 News release:
The Washington Department of Ecology issued $562,540 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Jan. 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/sept-28-environmental-penalties-for-first-half-of-2023
Risk MAP for homeowners
As FEMA updates flood maps, we help you decipher impacts to flood insurance and reduce risk.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning/risk-map/floodplain-planning-for-homeowners
Information for developers
We provide free advice on sampling soils for arsenic and lead contamination and completing cleanup.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/technical-assistance
Contaminated mine sites
Abandoned mines can be dangerous to people and the environment. Learn how to clean up mining contamination.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/contaminated-mine-sites
Make a payment
Ecology accepts various payment types, depending on delivery method, location, and payment reason.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/make-a-payment
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
Public records requests and disclosure
We're required to promptly make identifiable records available to the public.
https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/public-records-requests
Real estate transactions information
Adjudication information for realtors in WRIA 1/Nooksack basin.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/realtors
Facility tour
Take a virtual tour of Padilla Bay Reserve.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/about-padilla-bay/facility-tour
Everett smelter cleanup progress
Our Everett smelter cleanup work is more than halfway done.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/everett-smelter/cleanup-progress
Impacts and guidance for plants & animals on earthen dams
Plants and animals must be managed on earthen dams.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/impacts-on-earthen-dams
Health effects from smoke
Smoke can hurt your health.
https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/smoke-fire/health-effects
Groundwater diagram
This is a diagram that shows a landform cross-section with groundwater and its place in the water cycle.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/groundwater/groundwater-resources/groundwater-diagram
Government coordination
We work in coordination with local, state, federal, and tribal governments.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/government-coordination
Homes with permit-exempt wells
Information for homeowners about the Nooksack adjudication.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/homeowners
Rainwater collection
You don't need a water right permit to use water collected from your rooftop.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-recovery-solutions/rainwater-collection
Credits & debits for wetland mitigation
Learn about calculating credits and debits for compensatory mitigation.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/credit-debit-method
Working with the Voluntary Cleanup Program
What to expect when working with the Voluntary Cleanup Program to clean up a contaminated site.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/voluntary-cleanup-program/working-with-vcp
PCB light replacement in schools
Learn about our PCB light replacement program in schools and apply to participate.
https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/product-replacement-program/pcb-lights
Former orchard lands
Former orchards might have arsenic and lead in the soil. Learn where it is and how to stay safe.
https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/former-orchard-lands
Pollution prevention (P2) grants
Learn how businesses and local governments can apply for funding for pollution prevention projects.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services/p2-grants
Compost
We set regulatory standards for compost facilities and also provide technical assistance.
https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/managing-organics-compost
Straight to implementation
We use a process called straight to implementation as a tool to improve water quality.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/straight-to-implementation
Surface water quality: designated uses
Water quality designated uses help us protect Washington's waters, and the many ways they're used.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-standards/designated-uses
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