Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

Water quality assessment Policy 1-11

Water quality policy 1-11 guides how we make decisions to list waters as polluted.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/assessment-303d-list/assessment-policy-1-11

Agriculture Advisory Committee

Working together to support a healthy agriculture industry and protect the environment.

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

Textiles

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/waste-reduction-programs/recycling-market-development-center/textiles

Product Replacement Program

This program helps businesses transition away from toxic chemicals to safer products through technical support and funding.

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

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

Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Learn about Padilla Bay's research and education programs, and visiting our interpretive center.

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

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

Budd Inlet cleanup sites

We are managing cleanups sites in the Budd Inlet area, on the Olympia waterfront.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/budd-inlet

CCA account spending & funds reporting

State agencies that are recipients of funding from the Climate Commitment Act accounts will find information about required reporting requirements and timeline.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/auction-revenue/cca-account-spending-and-funds-reporting

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

Information for developers

We provide free advice on sampling soils for arsenic and lead contamination and completing cleanup.

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

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

Sammamish shoreline master program: locally initiated amendment

We are seeking public comment on the city of Sammamish's locally initiated amendment to their shoreline master program.

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

City of Newport and the towns of Cusick, Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls – Shoreline Master Program: Comprehensive Update and Periodic Review

we approved the city of Newport and the towns of Cusick, Ione, Metaline, and Metaline Falls SMP comprehensive update and periodic review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/cities-of-newport-cusick-ione-metaline-and-metaline-falls

Pierce County Shoreline Master Program: Locally Initiated Amendment

We approved Pierce Counties SMP locally initiated amendment.

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

Everett smelter cleanup in parks

Cleanup of American Legion Park, Wiggums Hollow Park, and Viola Oursler Park is complete.

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

Mercury-containing lights regulatory guidance

Regulatory guidance for Washington's mercury-containing lights program.

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

Stream channel migration zones

Assessing how stream channels migrate helps lower risks to people, communities, and infrastructure.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/stream-channel-migration-zones

Biosolids

Biosolids are an important source of soil nutrients for farmers and land managers.

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

Plastics

Reduce the use of plastics, and recycle plastics

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

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

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

Battery stewardship

This new law requires battery producers to create a statewide collection system for portable used batteries by Jan. 1, 2027.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/our-recycling-programs/battery-stewardship

Surface water quality: designated uses

Water quality designated uses help us protect Washington's waters, and the many ways they're used.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-standards/designated-uses

Tools to interpret and implement

Get help understanding how the surface water quality standards apply to your work.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-standards/assistance

Our programs

Our environmental programs work for and offer assistance to protect Washington's land, air & water.

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

Skagit River basin

The Skagit River rule established instream flow levels to help protect the ecosystem of the river.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows/instream-flow-implementation/skagit-river-basin

Skagit River basin studies

Science and analysis are the basis of our decision-making in the Skagit River basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows/instream-flow-implementation/skagit-river-basin/studies

Skagit basin water availability

We work with local partners in the Skagit River basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows/instream-flow-implementation/skagit-river-basin/water-supply

Variance information

View our informational posters about PCB variances.

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

Foam docks and blocks law

New environmental protections will reduce plastic pollution in Washington’s waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/docks-and-blocks

Protecting Hanford's natural resources

Hanford Site cleanup helps protect natural resources.

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

Waste tires

Cleaning up illegal tire dumps and guidance for businesses that transport and store tires.

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

Agricultural burning & permitting

Get an agricultural burn permit before burning safely and legally.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/smoke-fire/agricultural-burning

Making improvements in the Spokane Watershed

Working with our partners to keep the Spokane River basin clean.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/spokane-river-watershed

Washington clean cars

New vehicles registered in Washington must meet clean air standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/clean-cars

State agency greenhouse gas reporting

State agencies are joining the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/tracking-greenhouse-gases/state-agency-greenhouse-gas-reports

Outdoor dust management

We monitor outdoor dust to protect your health.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/outdoor-dust-management

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

VW federal settlement & state penalty

Read how Volkswagen settlement funds are transforming transportation in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/investing-in-cleaner-transportation/vw-federal-settlement-and-state-penalty

Ground level ozone in Washington's air

Ozone pollution hurts human health and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/air-quality-standards/ozone-pollution

Agricultural pollution

We provide guidance and work in partnership to manage runoff pollution from agricultural lands.

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

Washington Coastal Zone Management program announcements

Washington Coastal Zone Management Program announcements

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/coastal-zone-management/czm-program-announcements

Floods & floodplain planning

We lead Washington floodplain management by offering planning and project resources to communities.

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

Shoreline stabilization

Protect shorelines and reduce erosion risks by using shore-friendly practices.

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

Coastal landslides

Knowing about potential coastal landslide risks can keep you safe and your home standing.

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

Shoreline Management Act

State Shoreline Management Act guides the use of freshwater and coastal shorelines.

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

Washington Coastal Zone Management Program enhancement

States regularly review their programs to prioritize needs and improvement opportunities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/coastal-zone-management/program-enhancement

Chamokane Creek

The tri-party agreement addresses impacts of permit-exempt wells on flows in Chamokane Creek.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-availability/chamokane-creek