Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

Education programs at Padilla Bay

Come visit the Padilla Bay Reserve to learn about the Salish Sea. We offer programs for all ages.

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

Quality assurance project plan examples

See examples of well-written Quality Assurance Project Plans for grantees.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/environmental-assessment/scientific-services/quality-assurance/quality-assurance-for-grantees/project-plan-examples

Riparian restoration

Overview of the riparian restoration landscape in the Puget Sound.

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

Pollution prevention (P2) grants

Learn how businesses and local governments can apply for funding for pollution prevention projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services/p2-grants

Report a spill of oil or hazardous materials

Report spills to water immediately at 1-800-258-5990. If you spill, also call 1-800-424-8802.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/report-an-environmental-issue/report-a-spill

Latest videos, resources & tools - Nooksack adjudication

We are preparing to file a general stream adjudication in WRIA 1.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/whats-happening

How we help Puget Sound

We protect and restore Puget Sound through a wide variety of programs and activities.

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

Best practices for businesses

Simple best management practices can prevent stormwater pollution, and prevention is good business.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/washington-waters-ours-to-protect-16d2378f76d0cd1251378b5dfa15b3be/best-practices-for-businesses

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

Lower Yakima Valley Groundwater Management Area

We're partnering in a local effort to reduce nitrate concentrations in Lower Yakima Valley wells.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/lower-yakima-valley-groundwater-management-area

Research at Padilla Bay

Our staff and visiting scientists carry out research and monitoring projects year-round.

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

Prior converted croplands

Conversion of a prior converted cropland wetland to non-agricultural use requires our approval.

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

Shorelines of statewide significance

For shorelines of statewide significant, interests and certain uses take priority.

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

Permits

If you are storing more than 10 acre-feet of water you may need a permit.

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

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

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

Help save Puget Sound

Puget Sound needs your help. Here's how you can reduce household and recreational pollution sources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/how-you-can-help-save-puget-sound

Planning for flood hazards

Learn about climate change flooding hazards and our response.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/flood-impacts

Variance information

View our informational posters about PCB variances.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac173-201a-variances/variance-information

Got your court claim form? Here's what to do next

Guidance for what to do next when you receive your court claim form for the Nooksack water rights adjudication.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/court-claim-form-next-steps

Zosel Dam

Zosel Dam, which maintains water levels on Osoyoos Lake, is the only dam we own and operate.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-the-public/dams-we-regulate/zosel-dam

E-Cycle Washington

E-Cycle is a free program making it easy for Washington residents to recycle unused electronics.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/our-recycling-programs/electronics-e-cycle

Litter laws

Washington laws against littering and unsecured vehicle loads.

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

2021 session legislation

Waste and recycling laws from the 2021 session.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/strategic-policy-and-planning/enacting-legislation/2021-legislation

2021 plastics laws

A new law targeting single-use plastic establishes several new requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/2021-plastic-pollution-laws

Antifouling boat paint laws

Learn more about laws related to antifouling boat paints.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/washingtons-toxics-in-products-laws/antifouling-boat-paints

News

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

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

Wastewater funding requirements

Wastewater project funding requirements

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

South Fork Nooksack temperature TMDL

We work with partners to improve the water quality of the South Fork Nooksack River.

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

Boeing Auburn Cleanup Site

Information on the contamination cleanup at the Boeing Auburn site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/boeing-auburn-fabrication-site

Thurston County Shoreline Master Program: Comprehensive Update & Periodic Review

The public comment period for Thurston County's proposed update to its SMP is closed.

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

Wetland Regulations

Wetlands are regulated by agencies at the state, local, and federal level, as well as tribes.

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

What you can do to reduce greenhouse gases

Learn how you can lessen the effects of climate change by reducing your greenhouse gases.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/what-you-can-do

Single-use serviceware

Businesses can no longer automatically include single-use items in orders.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/2021-plastic-pollution-laws/food-serviceware

Oxygen & nutrients in Puget Sound

Nutrients from many different sources reduces dissolved oxygen levels in Puget Sound.

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

University of Washington Tacoma cleanup site

UW Tacoma is cleaning up soil and groundwater contamination under some buildings on/near the campus.

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

Freshwater Algae Control Program

Get help identifying and managing toxic algae in Washington lakes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/freshwater/freshwater-algae-control

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

Abandoned wells

Landowners are required to work with licensed drillers to properly decommission abandoned wells.

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

2025 beach list

This is a list of beaches we are monitoring for bacteria in 2025.

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

Report an environmental issue

If you see an oil spill, pollution, or another environmental problem, please report it to us.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/report-an-environmental-issue

Soos Creek watershed fine sediment TMDL

We are working with partners in the Soos Creek basin to address fine sediment impairments.

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

Forestry pollution

Ecology helps ensure that Forest Practices Rules protect water quality and fish habitat.

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

Underground storage tank program contacts

Find contacts in your area for underground storage tanks or leaking underground storage tanks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/underground-storage-tanks/ust-contact-list

Locate brownfields

Use search tools to locate brownfield properties in your community.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/brownfields/locate-brownfields

Everett smelter cleanup progress

Our Everett smelter cleanup work is more than halfway done.

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

School and park cleanups on former orchard lands

We cleaned up 26 Washington schools and parks contaminated by historic lead-arsenate pesticide use.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/former-orchard-lands/school-park-cleanups

Public works projects and architecture/engineering contracts

We hire general contractors and architecture/engineering services for public works projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/contracts-bidding-opportunities/public-works-projects

Well Construction Technical Advisory Group

Our regulations are developed and revised by the Well Construction Technical Advisory Group (TAG).

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/boards-councils/well-construction-technical-advisory-group