Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

2023-25 Strategic Plan

Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals for 2023-2025.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plan/2023-25-strategic-plan

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

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

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

Washington’s Environmental Justice Law (HEAL Act)

Our work to meet Washington's environmental justice law (HEAL)

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/environmental-justice/heal

Working with tribal governments

Ecology partners with Tribes to protect shared natural resources and cooperate across jurisdictions.

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

Water Quality Financial Assistance Council

Our council provides input on how we manage water quality grants and loans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-quality-financial-assistance-council

Water Resources Advisory Committee

This group is a forum for the exchange of information about water resources management.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-resources-advisory-committee

Water Supply Availability Committee

The Water Supply Availability Committee evaluates statewide water supply conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/water-supply-availability-committee

Walla Walla Basin Advisory Committee (WWBAC)

The WWBAC meets to implement the Walla Walla Basin 2050 Strategic Plan (Plan).

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/walla-walla-basin-advisory-committee

Agricultural Burning & Research Task Force

The Agricultural Burning and Research Task Force develops best practices to reduce air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/boards-councils/agricultural-burning-research-task-force

Legislative reports for MTCA and Cleanup Settlement accounts

Our legislative reports describe how we're using funds to clean up contaminated sites under MTCA.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/toxics-cleanup/tcp-legislative-reports

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

Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council

We participate in a council that advises ocean management along the Pacific coast.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/boards-councils/washington-coastal-marine-advisory-council

Frequently flooded areas resources for VSP planning

Frequently flooded areas resources for counties planning under the Voluntary Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-stewardship-program/frequently-flooded-areas-resources

Building connections

We engage with communities to address barriers to shaping decisions that impact their lives.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/environmental-justice/heal/community-engagement

VSP Planning and mapping resources

We partner with other state agencies to provide mapping resources for planning under VSP.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-stewardship-program/planning-and-mapping-resources

Cultural resource review

Information about grants that require a cultural resource review for projects to qualify.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/area-wide-groundwater-investigation-grants/cultural-resources-review

Columbia River Basin Long-term Water Supply and Demand Forecast

Forecasting water supply and demand in Eastern Washington into the 2040s

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/office-of-columbia-river/office-of-columbia-river-legislative-reports/water-supply-demand-forecast

Funded integrated planning grants

Integrated Planning Grants funded in the 2019–2021 biennium.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/integrated-planning-grants/funded-integrated-planning-grants

Agency Actions Subject to RCW 34.05.272

Ecology is required to identify the information sources relied upon in support of certain agency actions defined by RCW 34.05.272.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/online-tools-publications/publications-forms/agency-actions-subject-to-rcw-34-05-272

2022 session legislation

Solid waste and recycling laws we are implementing.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/strategic-policy-and-planning/enacting-legislation/2022-legislation

Information for engineers

Dam construction and approval information for engineers.

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

Dam safety technical notes

Dam safety technical notes for assessing and reducing risks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-engineers/technical-notes

Pe Ell Shoreline Master Program: comprehensive update and periodic review

We are seeking public comment on the Town of Pe Ell's proposed comprehensive update to its SMP, including amendments to satisfy the periodic review requirements.

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

Hydrofluorocarbons use restrictions

Learn about the rule requirements for the manufacturing and sale of products containing restricted refrigerants in Washington state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/hydrofluorocarbons/use-restrictions

About WCC

Learn about our milestones, mission, and purpose.

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

WCC alumni resources

As a WCC alumnus, you are eligible for the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award as well as other networking and career resources offered through WCC and AmeriCorps.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/alumni-resources

Statewide wetland mapping inventory project

View the results of our 2022-2024 statewide wetland mapping inventory project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/mapping-resources/map-inventory-project

Omak Shoreline Master Program: Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on the City of Omak's proposed amendment to its Shoreline Master Program.

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

Port Gamble Bay Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA)

A trustee council is working on natural resource damage assessment in Port Gamble Bay.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-gamble-baywide/natural-resource-damage-assessment-nrda

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

Coulee Dam shoreline master program: comprehensive update & periodic review

We are seeking public comment on the Town of Coulee Dam's proposed SMP update and periodic review.

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

City of Brewster Shoreline Master Program: Periodic Review

We are seeking comments on the City of Brewster's proposed amendment to its Shoreline Master Program.

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

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

Okanogan County SMP: Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on Okanogan County's proposed amendment to its Shoreline Master program.

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

City of Pateros SMP: Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on the City of Pateros’ proposed amendment to its Shoreline Master Program.

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

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

Trust Water Rights Program

Water rights placed into trust are protected from relinquishment and maintain their priority date.

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

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

Clean, green boating

Boat owners play an important role in protecting water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/washington-waters-ours-to-protect-16d2378f76d0cd1251378b5dfa15b3be/clean-green-boating

What you can do to manage animal waste

Prevent animal manure from harming rivers, lakes, and marine shellfish beds.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/washington-waters-ours-to-protect-16d2378f76d0cd1251378b5dfa15b3be/manage-animal-manure

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

Lead in eyeliner

Learn about the health and environmental impacts of lead in eyeliners and safer alternatives.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/lead/lead-in-eyeliner

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

Toxics source assessments

Scientists use the latest technology to detect sources of toxic chemicals in the environment.

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

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

Puget Sound science

We study Puget Sound to detect human impacts and to target prevention and cleanup efforts.

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

Chehalis Basin Strategy

Joint effort underway to reduce flood damage and restore aquatic habitat in Chehalis River basin.

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

Odessa groundwater replacement

We're delivering surface water to irrigators who now pump from the declining Odessa Subarea aquifer.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/columbia-river-basin-projects/odessa-groundwater-replacement