Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Complete list of guidance documents for dam owners

Guidance for dam owners and operators.

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

Impacts and guidance for plants & animals on earthen dams

Plants and animals must be managed on earthen dams.

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

Developing Dam Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manual

Adequate operation and maintenance are critical for the safe functioning of a dam.

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

Selecting consultants

Advice for selecting a dam safety engineering consultant.

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

Unpermitted dams

We proactively inspect unpermitted dams that pose hazards to downstream homeowners.

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

Engineering design for dams & spillways

Resources for designing dams and spillways.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-engineers/engineering-design

Project planning & approval

Resources for planning and gaining approval for a dam project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-engineers/project-planning

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

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

Delegation reports & contacts

Some county health agencies are authorized to inspect well construction and decommissioning work.

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

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

Hangman Creek multi-parameter TMDL

We're working to improve water quality in Hangman Creek.

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

Pend Oreille Mine closure

Pend Oreille Mine regulatory requirements for closure.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/regional-work/eastern-region/pend-oreille-mine

Northwest Region

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

Federal wetland regulations

While federal rules protecting wetlands are in flux, we continue to regulate them under state law.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/regulations/federal-regulations

Public Trust Doctrine

The Public Trust Doctrine is a legal principle regarding public access to public waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-laws-rules-and-cases/public-trust-doctrine

Swimming tips to minimize risk

Follow these tips to avoid swimming-related illnesses when swimming or wading at beaches.

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

Beach Environmental Assessment, Communication & Health (BEACH)

The BEACH Program monitors the safety of saltwater swimming beaches from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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

South Skagit Bay assessment

We are working with partners in the Samish and Padilla Bay watersheds to improve water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/south-skagit-bay-assessment

Environmental & Cultural review process

Forms and guidance for meeting required standards for Water Quality’s grant or loan funded projects.

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

Stormwater & residential pollution

We issue permits to control stormwater runoff pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/nonpoint-pollution/stormwater

Toxics studies

Our scientists analyze toxic contaminants from a variety of places.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/toxics-studies

How we help protect orcas

Our work benefits orcas by improving environmental conditions & reducing toxics in the environment.

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

PFAS in West Plains private wells

We are working with local, state, and federal agencies and the community to understand and address groundwater contamination in the West Plains.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/sites-with-pfas-in-drinking-water/west-plains-pfas

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

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

Studying Washington's plastics problem

We're contracting a study to assess the size of the plastics problem.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/plastics-study

Cleanup status

We're making progress on cleanup of contaminated sites around the Lower Duwamish Waterway.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/lower-duwamish-waterway/cleanup-status

Mercury lights: LightRecycle

Information about the LightRecycle program and regulatory guidance for businesses.

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

Litter Prevention Partner Toolkit

Public outreach materials for state agencies, local governments, and other interested partners.

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

PFAS at cleanup sites

Ecology requires PFAS contamination be cleaned up.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/pfas/regulating-pfas-cleanup

Monitoring ocean acidification

Ocean acidification threatens Washington's marine species and ecosystems.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/ocean-acidification

Updates to the surface water quality standards

We update our water quality standards through rulemaking and the triennial review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-standards/updates-to-the-standards

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about cleanup at the UW Tacoma site? We have answers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/uw-tacoma/common-questions

Wetlands: Nature's water filters, sponges & nurseries

We provide resources for regulatory and nonregulatory approaches to protecting wetlands.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/wetlands-overview

Stormwater Community-Based Public-Private Partnership Program

We are awarding grants to develop and implement Community-based Public-Private Partnerships for Stormwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans/community-based-public-private-partnership-program

Eastern Washington Clean Sites Initiative

The Eastern Washington Clean Sites Initiative funds cleanups to improve residents’ quality of life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/eastern-washington

Technical Assistance Agreements

Cleaning up multiple gasoline station sites

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/taag

Tacoma Smelter Plume project

We are managing arsenic and lead contamination risks from the former Asarco smelter in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter

State wetland regulations

We protect and manage wetlands through multiple state laws, which define our regulatory authority.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/regulations/state-wetland-regulations

Port Gamble Bay and Mill Site

Major cleanup combined with restoration makes Port Gamble Bay a healthier place to work and play

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-gamble-baywide

Protecting Hanford's natural resources

Hanford Site cleanup helps protect natural resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/natural-resources-protection

Mitigation bank projects

View a list of approved and proposed wetland mitigation banks.

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

Contact the Reserve

Contact Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Breazeale Interpretive Center.

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

Shoreline Master Program guidelines

We and local governments must meet state Shoreline Master Program guidelines.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-laws-rules-and-cases/shoreline-master-program-guidelines

Kids page

Find out about our Padilla Bay resources for kids.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/padilla-bay-reserve/education-programs/kids-page

Facility tour

Take a virtual tour of Padilla Bay Reserve.

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

Wetland mitigation banking contacts

Ecology and Interagency Review Team (IRT) members make decisions about wetland mitigation banks.

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

Redmond SMP Amendment

The public comment period for Redmond's proposed SMP amendment is closed.

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

Risk MAP: Washington projects

See what Washington projects are underway and complete, download schedules, and GIS risk data.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning/risk-map/washington-state-projects