Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Richland Shoreline Master Program: Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on City of Richland's proposed amendment to its shoreline master program (SMP).

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

Lake Roosevelt water rights

Our Lake Roosevelt program makes new water rights available for Columbia River cities and industry.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/columbia-river-basin-projects/lake-roosevelt-water-rights

Sullivan Lake water rights

Our Sullivan Lake program makes new water rights available in northeastern counties.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/columbia-river-basin-projects/lake-sullivan-water-rights

Dams

The Dam Safety Office (DSO) regulates nearly 1,100 dams in Washington.

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

Water recovery solutions

As water for new uses becomes harder to find, we look for innovative solutions to meet future needs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-recovery-solutions

In your watershed

We are providing water availability information for your watershed.

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

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

Smoke & fire management

Information about smoke management through burn bans, burn permits, and wood stove standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/smoke-fire

Ordinary high water mark

The ordinary high water mark is a biological vegetation mark used in shoreline planning.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-management-act-sma/shoreline-management-act-jurisdiction/ordinary-high-water-mark

E-Submission exempt forms

Ecology is working to improve options to submit forms, applications, reports, and other documents.

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

Shoreline management

We work to protect, restore, and responsibly develop state shorelines.

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

Washington clean air agencies

Connect with us, local clean air agencies, and Tribes that protect air quality in Washington.

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

Requirements for metering water use

Certain water users are required to meter and report their water use.

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

Solid waste

Information on solid waste waste facilities, management, and permitting.

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

Organic and food waste

We work to use organic materials to improve soil, produce energy, and reduce waste.

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

Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

State law directs us to study the likely adverse impacts that producing and distributing sustainable aviation fuel in Washington poses to the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/clean-energy/programmatic-eis/sustainable-aviation-fuel

Water Quality

We protect water for recreation, drinking, public health, industry, and for fish and wildlife.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/water-quality

Fees

We charge fees for some of our processes.

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

Solid Waste Handling Standards Rulemaking – Advisory Committee

Agendas and meeting notes from a series of advisory committees on the WAC 173-350 rulemaking.

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

Emergency incidents: what owners should do

It is important for dam owners to be prepared for earthquakes, floods, and wildfires.

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

Fees

Dam safety fees include pre-construction review fees and inspection fees.

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

Monitoring bacteria in Puget Sound

High bacteria levels in Puget Sound are a risk to human health.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/issues-problems/bacteria

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

Ocean management

We work with partners across Washington to protect, understand, and manage ocean resources.

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

Washington's marine spatial plan

We plan for human uses on Washington’s coast to manage impacts and ensure a healthy ocean ecosystem.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/ocean-management/marine-spatial-planning

Shoreline planners toolbox

Our toolbox offers guidance and resources for developing and maintaining Shoreline Master Programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-planners-toolbox

Reclaimed water

Reclaimed water is treated wastewater, safely used for irrigation, toilet flushing, or landscaping.

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

Region office contacts

Contact information for our region offices.

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

Current permits and actions

Learn about active biosolids permit proposals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/biosolids/learn-about/permit-actions

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

Partner with Washington Conservation Corps

We provide services to nonprofits and governmental agencies to accomplish projects on public lands.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/partner-with-wcc

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

Lake Whatcom multi-parameter TMDL

We are working with Bellingham and Whatcom County to improve Lake Whatcom's water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/lake-whatcom-watershed-multi-parameter-tmdl

Outdoor and residential burning

Outdoor and residential burning: What and where you can't burn, what to do instead of burning.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/smoke-fire/outdoor-residential-burning

Aquaculture

Aquaculture entails farming fish, shellfish, and other aquatic plants and animals.

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

Hanford cleanup process

An overview of our role in cleaning up the Hanford Site.

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

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/pollution-prevention-services/p2-grants

Geothermal Energy Collaborative Process

Geothermal energy collaborative process

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/clean-energy/geothermal

Reducing diesel emissions

We are reducing harmful diesel emissions by helping fleets use clean diesel technology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/diesel-emissions

Air emissions inventory

An air emissions inventory is a thorough, detailed estimate of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/air-emissions-inventory

Health effects from diesel pollution

Diesel pollution can hurt your health.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/diesel-emissions/health-impacts

Investing in cleaner transportation

Information about the how we are working toward cleaner transportation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/investing-in-cleaner-transportation

Benefits of the Clean Fuel Standard

The Clean Fuel Standard benefits Washington residents and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/clean-fuel-standard/benefits

Prevent nonattainment

We help communities meet national air quality standards by awarding prevent nonattainment grants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/prevent-nonattainment

Carbon monoxide in Washington's air

High levels of carbon monoxide pollution can harm your health.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/air-quality-standards/carbon-monoxide

Lead in Washington's air

Lead pollution is monitored because it threatens you and your children's health.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/air-quality-standards/lead

Nitrogen dioxide in Washington's air

Nitrogen dioxide is harmful to health and contributes to smog and haze.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/air-quality-standards/nitrogen-dioxide

Low Carbon Energy Siting Study Interagency Policy Team

The Interagency Policy team will work to improve permit processes for low carbon energy projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/clean-energy-coordination/low-carbon-energy-siting-2023/interagency-policy-team

Sulfur dioxide in Washington's air

Sulfur dioxide harms health and contributes to particle pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/air-quality-standards/sulfur-dioxide