Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

NEP QAPP approval flowchart

We provide a flowchart that illustrates our National Estuary Program grant QA process.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/environmental-assessment/scientific-services/quality-assurance/quality-assurance-for-grantees/nep-flowchart

Quality assurance project plan examples

See examples of well-written Quality Assurance Project Plans for grantees.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/environmental-assessment/scientific-services/quality-assurance/quality-assurance-for-grantees/project-plan-examples

Scientific services

Learn about the scientific services we offer to publicly-funded and government agencies.

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

Ecology's Administration of Grants & Loans (EAGL) map

See many of our grants and loans on an interactive map.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/eagl-map

Clean up & restoration

Contaminated sites around Puget Sound are priority cleanups under the Action Agenda.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/clean-up-restoration

Riparian restoration

Overview of the riparian restoration landscape in the Puget Sound.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/riparian-restoration

Find your watershed (WRIA)

Use an address to find a watershed's water resources inventory area description.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-availability/in-your-watershed/watershed-look-up

How to recycle

Information you need to Recycle Right, to find recycling services, and to tell what you can recycle.

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

Our recycling programs

Our recycling programs focused on product stewardship.

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

Strategic policy & planning

Solid waste and recycling policies and plans for businesses and agencies.

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

WCC Individual Placement program

Learn about our full-time Individual Placement positions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/individual-placement-program

ADA complaint procedure

Complaint procedure information for those believing they have been subject to ADA discrimination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity/accessibility/ada-complaint-procedure

Information for BEACH samplers

Learn procedures for taking saltwater bacteria samples for the BEACH Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/saltwater/beach-program/for-beach-samplers

Oil transportation data and studies

We study oil transportation to improve spill prevention.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/oil-transportation-in-washington

Moses Lake Three Ponds Wetland Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the Moses Lake Three Ponds Wetland Mitigation Bank in Grant County.

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

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

Old Homestead Mitigation Bank

Find detailed information about the proposed Old Homestead Mitigation Bank in Thurston County.

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

Upper Clear Creek Mitigation Bank

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Funded Independent Remedial Action Grants

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/independent-remedial-action-grants/funded-irags

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

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

Wetland mitigation bank public notices

View public notices for proposed wetland mitigation bank projects.

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

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

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

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

Southwest Region

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/regional-work/southwest-region

Water quality improvement

We protect Washington waters from pollution so they meet state water quality standards.

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

Stormwater Work Group

The Stormwater Work Group gathers information to improve stormwater management actions.

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

Economic analyses at Ecology

Learn how we conduct economic research & analysis for new/updated rules, permits, & other projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/economics-analyses

Shellfish Interagency Permitting team

Washington Shellfish Initiative permitting team improving state decision-making process.

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

Lake Chelan Reserve

The Lake Chelan Reserve has water for existing and future non-project uses.

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

Spokane River – Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer rule

This rule impacts the Spokane River and Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer.

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

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

Anaerobic digesters

We provide assistance to local governments and conduct inspections of anaerobic digesters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/anaerobic-digesters

Protecting whales during oil spills

The transport of oil poses a threat to the recovery of Southern Resident Killer Whales,

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/preparing-for-spills/protecting-whales-during-oil-spills