Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Shellfish aquaculture

We are one of several agencies helping regulate shellfish aquaculture in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/aquaculture/shellfish-aquaculture

Hirst decision

A state Supreme Court decision changed how counties issue building permits that use exempt wells.

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

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Quickly find topics and information on Ecology's website.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/i-want-to

Groundwater

We work to protect groundwater from pollution so that it's drinkable and meets state standards.

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

Standards for federal power plants

Washington's response to federal power plant standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/business-industry-requirements/federal-power-plant-standards

Oil refinery greenhouse gas standards

Requirements for oil refineries to focus on efficiency and cutting carbon pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/business-industry-requirements/oil-refinery-requirements

Instream flow & water management rules

Instream flow rules guide local and state decision-making in many areas of the state.

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

Shoreline Master Programs

Shoreline Master Programs are local land-use policies and regulations that guide shoreline use.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-master-programs

Federal and tribal activities

Permitting federal and tribal activities under the Shoreline Management Act is complex.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-management-act-sma/shoreline-management-act-jurisdiction/federal-and-tribal-activities

Sediment staff contacts and expertise directory

We have experts who can answer your questions about sediment cleanups and sediment management.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/sediment-cleanups/sediment-staff-contacts

Shorelands & Environmental Assistance

We provide guidance, plans, and funds for communities where the water meets the land.

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

Developing Dam Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)

An emergency action plan helps dam owners act quickly and strategically to reduce risks and damages.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/emergency-action-plan

Inspections

Inspections are an important part of our dam safety work.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/inspections

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

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

Saltwater

We work to protect Washington's marine resources.

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

Water quality standards for Washington's groundwater

Chapter 173-200 (WAC) addresses water quality standards for Washington's groundwater.

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

Freshwater studies

Our scientists study freshwater environments, producing data and reports.

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

Stewardship at Padilla Bay

Taking care of Padilla Bay: Tracking change, restoring habitat, and modeling responsible practices.

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

Mitigation bank projects

View a list of approved and proposed wetland mitigation banks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects

Contact the Reserve

Contact Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Breazeale Interpretive Center.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/about-padilla-bay/contact-us

Shoreline Master Program guidelines

We and local governments must meet state Shoreline Master Program guidelines.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-laws-rules-and-cases/shoreline-master-program-guidelines

Kids page

Find out about our Padilla Bay resources for kids.

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

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

RSS feeds for well notice of intent

Subscribe to a well-drilling notice of intent (NOI) RSS feed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/wells/information-for-drillers/rss-feeds-for-well-notice-of-intent

Get involved at Padilla Bay

You can volunteer with Padilla Bay's education, research, and stewardship programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/about-padilla-bay/get-involved

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

Wetland mitigation banking contacts

Ecology and Interagency Review Team (IRT) members make decisions about wetland mitigation banks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/contacts

Redmond SMP Amendment

The public comment period for Redmond's proposed SMP amendment is closed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/redmond

Bellingham Mitigation Bank

Find out more about the proposed City of Bellingham Umbrella mitigation bank in Whatcom County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/bellingham

Blue Heron Slough Conservation and Mitigation Bank

Find out more about the proposed Blue Heron Slough bank in Snohomish County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/blue-heron-slough

Skagit River basin studies

Science and analysis are the basis of our decision-making in the Skagit River basin.

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

Risk MAP: Washington projects

See what Washington projects are underway and complete, download schedules, and GIS risk data.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning/risk-map/washington-state-projects

Chehalis Basin Mitigation Bank

Find details about Chehalis Basin Mitigation Bank in Lewis County and Thurston County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/chehalis-basin

Columbia River Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the Columbia River Wetland Mitigation Bank in Clark County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/columbia-river

Coweeman River Wetland and Conservation Bank

Find information about Coweeman River Wetland and Conservation Bank in Cowlitz County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/coweeman-river

East Fork Lewis Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find details about East Fork Lewis Wetland Mitigation Bank in Clark County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/east-fork-lewis

Keller Farm Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about proposed Keller Farm Mitigation Bank in King County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/keller-farm

Long Beach Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find information about the Long Beach Wetland Mitigation Bank in Pacific County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/long-beach

Lummi Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the Lummi Wetland Mitigation Bank in Whatcom County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/lummi

Meadowcroft Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the Meadowcroft Wetland Mitigation Bank in Stevens County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/meadowcroft

Nookachamps Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the Nookachamps Wetland Mitigation Bank in Skagit County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/nookachamps

North Fork Newaukum Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the North Fork Newaukum Wetland Mitigation Bank in Lewis County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/north-fork-newaukum

Paine Field Wetland Compensation Bank

Find information about Paine Field Wetland Mitigation Bank in Snohomish County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/paine-field

Skagit Environmental Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find details about Skagit Environmental Wetland Mitigation Bank in Skagit County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/skagit-environmental

Skykomish Habitat Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the Skykomish Habitat Wetland Mitigation Bank in Snohomish County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/skykomish-habitat

Snohomish Basin Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find details about Snohomish Basin Wetland Mitigation Bank in Snohomish County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/snohomish-basin

Springbrook Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about Springbrook Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank in King County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/springbrook-creek

Terrace Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the Terrace Wetland Mitigation Bank in Clark County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/terrace

Thom Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about proposed Thom Wetland Mitigation bank in King County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/mitigation-bank-projects/thom