Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

Agriculture and Water Quality Advisory Committee

Working together to support a healthy agriculture industry and protect clean water.

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

Pierce County Shoreline Master Program: Locally Initiated Amendment

The comment period for the Pierce County SMP locally initiated amendment is now closed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2025 legislative priorities

For the 2025 legislative session, we are proposing agency request bills for consideration.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/2025-legislative-priorities

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

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

Organics management for local governments

Cities and counties in Washington may need to ensure organics materials management services are available to residential and non-residential customers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/2022-organics-management-law/organics-management-for-local-governments

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Exemptions Workgroup

The workgroup discusses 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/workgroup

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

Particle pollution in Washington's air

What you should know about particle pollution in the air.

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

Information for well drillers

We regulate and license well operators in Washington.

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

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

Surface water quality criteria

Water quality criteria help us assess the health of surface waters and set pollution control limits.

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

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

State guidance for commercial marine net pen aquaculture

Legislature directs agencies to finish science-based guidance for commercial, marine fish farms.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/aquaculture/state-guidance-for-net-pens

Surface water quality: Antidegradation

Our antidegradation rules use three tiers of protection to help maintain water quality.

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

Wetland mitigation monitoring

We require monitoring to ensure a mitigation project achieves its purpose and complies with permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/monitoring-requirements

Groundwater permit exemption

The groundwater permit exemption allows four small uses of groundwater without a water right permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/groundwater-permit-exemption

Best available science for wetlands

Local governments are required to use best available science in wetland policies and regulations.

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