Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

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

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

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

EAGL Upgrade Project

EAGL Users: Find out about critical updates and deadlines for upcoming system changes

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

Email notification lists

Sign up for email updates about environmental issues and activities affecting Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/email-lists

2025 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Awards

2025 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants fund critical wetland conservation projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/wetlands-conservation-grants/wetlands-conservation-grant-awards

Protecting stream flows

An instream flow is a water right for the stream and the resources that depend on it.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows

Low Carbon Energy Siting Study Advisory Board

The board will meet and publish reports to the Legislature on Low Energy Siting across Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/clean-energy-coordination/low-carbon-energy-siting-2023/advisory-board

News

Find news releases, blog stories, pictures, videos, social media, and contact info.

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

Compost

We set regulatory standards for compost facilities and also provide technical assistance.

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

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

Standards for federal power plants

Washington's response to federal power plant standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/business-industry-requirements/federal-power-plant-standards

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

Groundwater resources

We provide links and resources to learn more about groundwater.

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

About Padilla Bay

Learn more about Padilla Bay, its history, and location and hours for visiting the Reserve.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/about-padilla-bay

Shellfish aquaculture

We are one of several agencies helping regulate shellfish aquaculture in Washington.

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

Protecting aquifers

We work to protect underground water aquifers from contamination and protect drinking water.

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

Earthquakes and tsunamis

We work with state partners to help coastal communities prepare for earthquake and tsunami events.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/earthquakes-tsunamis

Wetlands function assessment project

Learn about the wetland function assessment methods, the basis of the current wetland rating system.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/function-assessment-project

About the Reserve

Padilla Bay Reserve protects more than 11,000 acres of critical intertidal and upland habitat.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/about-padilla-bay/about-the-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

Litter pickup

Statistics on Ecology-funded litter pickup programs.

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

Air quality oversight at Hanford

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

Hanford Tri-Party Agreement

The agreement between Washington, U.S. Dept. of Energy, and the EPA to manage Hanford.

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

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 Strategic Plan

Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals for 2021-2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plan/2021-23-strategic-plan

The history of water law

Since 1917, Washington state water laws have played an important role in managing water resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/water-resources/learn-the-history-of-water-law

Climate resilience and shoreline management

Climate change is impacting shorelines throughout Washington.

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

Group systems and shared wells

Small district water systems, such as cities, special purpose districts and private systems, need to participate in the adjudication by filing court claims.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/group-systems-and-shared-wells

Floodplain management

We provide planning and regulation resources to local governments to reduce their flood risks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning/planning-regulation

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

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

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

Northwest Region

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