Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Find out more about the Upper Clear Creek Mitigation Bank in Pierce County.

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

Wapato Valley Mitigation and Conservation Bank

Find information about the proposed Wapato Valley Mitigation and Conservation bank in Clark County.

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

Weatherwax Wetland and Habitat Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about Weatherwax Bank in Grays Harbor County.

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

Paying for litter programs

The Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Litter Control Account funds litter programs in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/solid-waste-litter/litter/paying-for-litter

1-800-RECYCLE

Learn about our Washington Recycles at 1-800-RECYCLE hotline and online database.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/how-to-recycle/1-800-recycle

Litter studies

We conduct studies on litter and littering behavior in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/solid-waste-litter/litter/litter-studies

Single-use serviceware outreach toolkit

Share information about Washington restrictions on single-use serviceware like utensils and straws.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/2021-plastic-pollution-laws/food-serviceware/single-use-serviceware-outreach-and-translated-content

Underground storage tank program contacts

Find contacts in your area for underground storage tanks or leaking underground storage tanks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/underground-storage-tanks/ust-contact-list

Locate brownfields

Use search tools to locate brownfield properties in your community.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/brownfields/locate-brownfields

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

School and park cleanups on former orchard lands

We cleaned up 26 Washington schools and parks contaminated by historic lead-arsenate pesticide use.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/former-orchard-lands/school-park-cleanups

Partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency

Our work with EPA is focused on clean air and water, and managing hazardous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/government-coordination/partnering-with-the-epa

Public works projects and architecture/engineering contracts

We hire general contractors and architecture/engineering services for public works projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/contracts-bidding-opportunities/public-works-projects

Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program works to safely manage and reduce hazardous waste.

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

Columbia River Policy Advisory Group

The Columbia River Policy Advisory Group advises the Office of Columbia River on policy issues.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/columbia-river-policy-advisory-group

Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee helps us develop and implement Washington's solid waste laws.

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

Solid Waste Management

We coordinate solid waste management and recycling programs in Washington.

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

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

Water Transfer Working Group

The Water Transfer Working Group reviews water-right-transfer proposals in the Yakima River basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-transfer-working-group

Critical aquifer recharge areas resources for VSP planning

Critical aquifer recharge areas resources for planning under the Voluntary Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-stewardship-program/critical-aquifer-recharge-areas-resources

Well Construction Technical Advisory Group

Our regulations are developed and revised by the Well Construction Technical Advisory Group (TAG).

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/boards-councils/well-construction-technical-advisory-group

Coastal Protection Fund – Terry Husseman grants more information

More information about the Coastal Protection Fund – Terry Husseman Account Grants

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/coastal-protection-fund/tha-additional-information

Kitsap Umbrella Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the proposed Kitsap Umbrella Mitigation Bank in Kitsap County.

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

Funded Affordable Housing Cleanup Grants

See Affordable Housing Grants funded in the current and recent budgets.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/affordable-housing-cleanup-grants/funded-grants

Information for the public

The Dam Safety Office provides many services from emergency response and planning to inspections.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public

About the dams we regulate

We regulate some but not all dams in Washington state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public/dams-we-regulate

Laws, regulations, & policies

Our dam safety work is governed by laws, rules and policies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public/laws-regulations-policies

How to report a dam emergency

If you are witnessing a dam failure call 911 and state that this is a dam safety emergency.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public/report-an-emergency

Engineering design for dams & spillways

Resources for designing dams and spillways.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-engineers/engineering-design

Contact Dam Safety Office staff

Contact information for dam safety office staff.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public/contacts

Funded Affordable Housing Planning Grants

See Affordable Housing Planning Grants funded in the current and recent budgets.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/affordable-housing-planning/funded-grants

Plastic bag ban toolkit

These links will automatically download a ZIP file.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/plastic-bag-ban/bag-ban-outreach-and-translated-content

Bad actors are spoofing SecureAccess Washington (SAW)

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/updates-and-alerts

WCC member resources

Access forms and resources for WCC AmeriCorps members.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/member-resources

Harris Homestead Mitigation Bank Preserve

Find detailed information about the proposed Harris Homestead Mitigation Bank Preserve in Spokane County.

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

Expanded polystyrene outreach and translated content

Download fliers with information on Washington's ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS).

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/2021-plastic-pollution-laws/expanded-polystyrene-ban/expanded-polystyrene-outreach-and-translated-content

Adjudication information for farmers

This site will serve as an information hub for WRIA 1 farmers throughout the adjudication process. Stay tuned - information will be posted here as updates become available.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/for-farmers

for Commercial, industrial, and cities

This site will serve as an information hub for WRIA 1 commercial uses throughout the adjudication process. Stay tuned - information will be posted here as updates become available.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/commercial-industrial-and-cities

Outreach materials for business organics management

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/2022-organics-management-law/organics-management-for-businesses/outreach-materials

Walla Walla Water 2050 Strategic Plan

We're seeking comments on the Walla Walla Water 2050 Strategic Plan

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/walla-walla-2050/strategic-plan

2025-27 Budget

Budget requests, summaries, and comparisons. All links are to pdf files.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/our-budget/2025-27-budget

Our strategic plan

Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plan

Executive key contacts

Contact information for our executive team and administrative personnel.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/contact-us/key-ecology-personnel

Ecology's agreements

See a list of Ecology’s active agreements with other governmental entities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/agreements

Media contacts

Program and regional contact information for the news media.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/contact-us/media-contacts

Dirt Alert program

Information to help protect yourself from arsenic and lead in soil from industry and farming.

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

Toxics studies

Our scientists analyze toxic contaminants from a variety of places.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/toxics-studies

Adapting cleanup processes for climate impacts

Toxic contamination & cleanup site work is threatened by climate change.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/toxic-contamination-cleanup

Publications & forms

Search our database of publications and forms for useful documents to view or download.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/online-tools-publications/publications-forms

Copy fee schedule for public records

See fee schedule for requests to copy public records.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/public-records-requests/fee-schedule