Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

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

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

Government coordination

We work in coordination with local, state, federal, and tribal governments.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/government-coordination

Our partners in oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response

We partner with government agencies and nonprofits in oil spill prevention, education, and response.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/spills-partners

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

Soos Creek watershed multi-parameter TMDL

We are working with partners in the Soos Creek watershed to improve water quality.

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

Icicle Creek water supply development

The Icicle Strategy addresses water supply issues in the Icicle Basin

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/icicle-creek-strategy

Dams

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

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

Office of Equity & Environmental Justice

The Office of Equity & Environmental Justice helps eliminate disparities for at-risk communities.

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

Water quality grants and loans

Information on funding, tools for managing water quality projects we fund.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans

Ecology's Index of interpretive and policy statements and Declaratory and Final Orders.

Our interpretive and policy statements.

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

Puget Sound Watershed Characterization Project

A regional planning tool that identifies areas of the Puget Sound to protect, restore, or develop.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/watershed-characterization-project

Water quality general permits

We issue general permits for specific discharge categories with similar characteristics.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-permits/water-quality-general-permits

Budd Inlet Dissolved Oxygen TMDL

We are working with partners to address water quality impairments in Budd Inlet.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/deschutes-river-watershed-area-budd-inlet

Washington's Contamination Reduction and Outreach Plan - CROP

We developed a statewide Contamination Reduction & Outreach Plan to reduce recycling contamination.

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

Fire Mountain Farms

Under the final agreed order, Fire Mountain Farms can start applying biosolids at five new sites.

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

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

2023-25 Budget

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/our-budget/2023-25-budget

Paint stewardship: PaintCare

Washington has a new product stewardship program for paint.

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

Streamflow, fish, and habitat projects

Our Office of Columbia River is working to improve conditions for endangered fish species.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-supply-projects-ew/streamflow-fish-passage-habitat-projects

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

Want to learn about Hanford?

Learn more about the history, contamination, cleanup, and possible future of Hanford.

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

2025-30 Strategic Plan

Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals for 2025-2030.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plan/2025-30-strategic-plan

Organics Management Law

This law sets up Washington to achieve goals for organics disposal reduction and edible food rescue.

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

Office of Chehalis Basin

A joint effort to reduce flood damage and restore aquatic habitat in Chehalis River basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/office-of-chehalis-basin

Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program

We prevent, prepare for, and respond to oil and hazardous materials spills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/spills-prevention-preparedness-response

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

Groundwater resources

We provide links and resources to learn more about groundwater.

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

Swimming standards & saltwater quality

Water quality standards are designed to protect people from illnesses at saltwater swimming beaches.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/saltwater/beach-program/swimming-standard-and-water-quality

Model Toxics Control Act

The Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) is Washington's environmental cleanup law.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/rules-directing-our-cleanup-work/model-toxics-control-act

Little Spokane River

We're working in partnership to improve water quality in the Little Spokane River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/little-spokane-river-do-and-ph-tmdl

Mercury

We are working to prevent mercury from impacting human health and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/mercury

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

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

Biosolids program contacts

We have staff in our headquarters and region offices around the state to help you.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/biosolids/program-contacts

Recycle and dispose of hazardous household products

Learn how to recycle and dispose of hazardous household products properly.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics/at-home/recycling-and-disposal-guide

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

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

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

Applications, forms, & templates

Dam Safety Office applications, forms, and templates.

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

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

Functions & values of wetlands

We regulate wetlands to protect the many functions they perform to support humans and other species.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/education-training/functions-values-of-wetlands

Social media

Follow us on social media.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/social-media

Test page

Test page for Sam

https://ecology.wa.gov/special-pages/test-pages/test

語言服務

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https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity/language-services/語言服務