Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

We provide permits designed to protect air quality at and around Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/protecting-air-water/air-quality-oversight

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Quickly find topics and information on Ecology's website.

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

The Shoreline Management Act applies to most fresh and saltwater shorelines in Washington.

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

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

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

Organics management for businesses

Many businesses in Washington must arrange for organic materials collection.

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

French and Pilchuck watersheds

We are working in the French and Pilchuck watersheds to improve water quality for aquatic life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/french-creek-pilchuck-watersheds

2023 session legislation

The 2023 session passed bills on compostable product usage, plastic pollution, product stewardship for batteries, and more.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/strategic-policy-and-planning/enacting-legislation/2023-legislation

Procurement document public inspection

Our current procurement documents are available for inspection through public records requests.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/contracts-bidding-opportunities/procurement-document-public-inspection

2021-23 Budget

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/our-budget/2021-23-budget

Issues & problems in Puget Sound

The more we study Puget Sound, the more we understand the challenges facing this diverse waterbody.

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

How you can help orcas

Orcas benefit from the many ways individuals and groups help protect water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/protecting-orcas/how-you-can-help-orcas

On-site sewage system projects

Financial assistance for repairing and replacing on-site sewage systems, such as septic systems.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans/on-site-sewage-projects

Columbia & Snake River temperature TMDL

Working to reduce temperature in the Columbia and Lower Snake Rivers to protect salmon.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/columbia-snake-river-tmdl

Hanford leaking tanks

Our agency and Energy have reached an agreement on responding to leaking tanks at the Hanford Site.

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

Solar panels

Information and guidance for the photovoltaic (PV) module stewardship and takeback program.

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

Critical aquifer recharge areas

Under the Growth Management Act, cities & counties must protect their drinking water supplies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/groundwater/protecting-aquifers/critical-aquifer-recharge-areas

Aquaculture

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

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

Model ordinances for organics management

The legislature directed us to adopt a model ordinance that local governments could use to support managing their organic materials.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/2022-organics-management-law/organics-management-for-local-governments/organics-model-ordinances

Mercury-containing lights regulatory guidance

Regulatory guidance for Washington's mercury-containing lights program.

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

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

Nooksack River basin rule amendment

In 2020 we amended the existing instream flow rule for the Nooksack basin.

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

Information for well drillers

We regulate and license well operators in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/wells/information-for-drillers

Litter in Washington

We oversee many of Washington's litter pickup, prevention, and grant programs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Groundwater contaminants

Description, health concerns, and exposure levels of the primary contaminants on the Hanford site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/protecting-air-water/groundwater-monitoring/groundwater-contaminants

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

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

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

Information for dam owners

View a collection of dam safety guidelines, permits, and fees.

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