Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Shoreline mapping

We provide shoreline data that covers all state inland marine waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/shoreline-mapping

We're working with an advisory group to develop clean water guidance for agriculture.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-clean-water-guidance-for-agriculture-adv

Spokane River multi-parameter TMDL

We work with partners to increase oxygen and reduce metals and PCBs in the Spokane River.

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

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

Cleanup sites

Find information on specific contamination cleanup sites.

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

Bothell shoreline master program: locally initiated amendment

The public comment period on Bothell's proposed shoreline master program amendment is now closed.

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

Unmanned aerial systems (drones)

Unmanned aerial systems are aircrafts or vehicles piloted by remote control or onboard computers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/drones-uas

Interagency Review Team

Ecology and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Co-chair the IRT and make decisions about wetland banks in Washington.

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

City of Oroville SMP: Comprehensive Update & Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on the City of Oroville's proposed comprehensive update to its shoreline master program.

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

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

Ecology's budget

We operate with a biennial budget and strategic plan that we submit to the Governor every two years.

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

Model Remedies for former orchards

Former orchards may need cleanup before being developed. There are four pre-approved remedies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/former-orchard-lands/model-remedies-for-former-orchards

In-lieu fee mitigation

In-lieu fee mitigation is one option that can be used to offset unavoidable impacts to wetlands.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/in-lieu-fee-mitigation

Supervisor positions

Learn how to become a crew supervisor with WCC.

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

King County Shoreline Master Program: locally initiated amendment

The public comment period on King County's proposed update to its shoreline master program is now closed.

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

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

Contaminated sites with PFAS in drinking water

Some sites on our Contaminated Sites List have groundwater contaminated with PFAS. See these cleanup sites, check your water, and find health resources.

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

Washington Conservation Corps

Washington Conservation Corps is your chance to gain hands-on experience in the environmental field.

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

Regulated Customer Survey results

See the results from our Regulated Customer Survey.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/customer-survey-results

Emission check program ended

The emission check program in Washington ended Jan. 1, 2020. Information about vehicle tab renewal.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/emissions-check-ends

Bisphenol thermal receipt replacement program

Businesses may qualify for reimbursement to replace bisphenol thermal receipt paper and equipment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/product-replacement-program/thermal-receipts

Brownfields in Washington

Our Brownfields Program helps local governments put abandoned properties back into use.

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

Westport SMP: Periodic Review Amendment

We approved the City of Westport's periodic review amendment.

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

Hazardous Substance Tax

The Hazardous Substance Tax helps pay for cleanup and to prevent contaminated sites in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-process/paying-for-cleanups/hazardous-substance-tax

Port of Seattle Wetland Mitigation and Habitat Conservation Umbrella Bank

Find out more about the proposed Port of Seattle Umbrella bank in King County.

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

Manage dangerous waste for businesses

Guidance on complying with Washington's dangerous waste regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste/manage-your-waste

Wetland tools & resources

Find wetland tools and resources.

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

Language services

We offer free language services for people whose primary language is not English.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity/language-services

Generating credits in the Clean Fuel Standard

Participants can earn credits under the Clean Fuel Standard.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/clean-fuel-standard/generating-credits

Real estate in the Tacoma smelter plume

Information for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals within the Tacoma smelter plume.

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

Puget Sound sediments

Our scientists study marine sediments and the animals that live there.

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

Manchester Environmental Laboratory

Manchester Lab provides scientific services to local, state, federal, and tribal governments.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/environmental-assessment/manchester-environmental-laboratory

Water banks

Water banks facilitate the voluntary exchange of water rights.

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

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

Water Resources

The Water Resources program works to meet the water supply needs of people and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/water-resources

How to sample your soil

We provide instructions on how to sample your property's soil for arsenic and lead.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/soil-sampling

Yakima Basin Integrated Plan workgroup

Our partner workgroup helps develop water supply and habitat projects for the Yakima basin plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/yakima-basin-integrated-plan-workgroup

City of Washougal shoreline master program: comprehensive update & periodic review

The public comment for the city of Washougal's proposed update to its shoreline master program is now closed.

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

Improving streamflows

We help protect rivers and streams while providing water for rural areas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/improving-streamflows

Island County shoreline master program: periodic review

The public comment period on Island County’s proposed amendment to its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) is closed.

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

PFAS in biosolids legislation

Senate Bill 5033

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/biosolids/senate-bill-5033

Water conservancy boards

Water conservancy boards, where available, may allow you to change or transfer a water right faster.

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

Columbia River water supply projects

We are implementing projects to help meet water needs in the Columbia River Basin.

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

Yakima River Basin water projects

Our projects seek to achieve integrated water solutions and resiliency in the Yakima Basin.

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

Puget Sound

We work with a wide range of partners using the best available science and research to better understand and counter challenges facing Puget Sound.

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

Coastal mapping

We provide shoreline data that covers all state inland marine waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/coastal-research-and-engineering/coastal-mapping

Education and training

Professional, science-based shoreline education and training that helps protect the environment.

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

Fuel Exemptions under the Cap-and-Invest Program

Information on fuel exemptions for marine, agricultural, and aviation customers set in law.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/emissions-reporting/fuelexemptions

Water Quality Partnership

Find Water Quality Partnership meeting materials, agendas, and minutes.

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

Clean Fuel Standard data & reports

Reports and data from the Clean Fuel Standard

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/clean-fuel-standard/data-reports