Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

These Washington laws are designed to keep toxic chemicals out of consumer products.

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

WCC field crews complete restoration, trail, and spike projects across the state.

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

Small salons in Washington have the opportunity to apply for financial assistance in switching to safer hair care products.

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

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

Spill incidents

A list of current and past spill incidents.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents

Environmental Justice Assessments

Ecology will conduct an Environmental Justice Assessment when we're planning a significant action.

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

Padilla Bay newsletter

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

Wetland education & training resources

We offer education about wetlands in Washington through guides, videos, webinars, and classes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/education-training

Acidification in Puget Sound

Ocean acidification is a global problem that has local effects on the Puget Sound ecosystem.

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

Landscaping and gardening in arsenic and lead contaminated soil

Learn how to protect yourself while gardening or landscaping in arsenic or lead contaminated soil.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/gardening-tips

PCB light replacement in schools

Learn about our PCB light replacement program in schools and apply to participate.

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

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

Wetland contacts by subject & region

Have a wetland-related question? Find our regional wetland and subject-specific wetland contacts.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/contacts-by-subject-region

Interagency wetland mitigation guidance

Access current interagency guidance on wetland mitigation requirements in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/interagency-guidance

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

Wetland mitigation banking

Wetland mitigation banks are one option available to compensate for unavoidable wetland impacts.

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

State-approved SMP list

Status of more than 260 cities and counties required to update their Shoreline Master Programs.

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

Shellfish Interagency Permitting team

Washington Shellfish Initiative permitting team improving state decision-making process.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/aquaculture/shellfish-interagency-permitting-team

Coastal Zone Management Program evaluation

NOAA conducts periodic performance evaluations of Washington's Coastal Zone Management Program.

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

Earthquakes and tsunamis

We work with state partners to help coastal communities prepare for earthquake and tsunami events.

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

Shoreline Master Programs

Shoreline Master Programs are local land-use policies and regulations that guide shoreline use.

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

Classes and events at Padilla Bay

The Padilla Bay Reserve offers educational programs and classes for all ages. Come learn with us.

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

Visit Padilla Bay with your group

Padilla Bay staff offer a variety of programs for school groups, seniors, scouts, and civic groups.

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

Risk MAP: Our natural hazard risk program

We run FEMA’s Risk MAP program to help communities better protect themselves from natural hazards.

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

Templates & guidance documents

Find guidance and templates to get started using or proposing a wetland mitigation bank.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/templates-guidance-documents

Cle Elum SMP periodic review

Public comment requested for city of Cle Elum's periodic SMP review.

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

Recreation at Padilla Bay

Padilla Bay Reserve has a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages.

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

Ferndale Shoreline Master Program: periodic review

We approved Ferndale's SMP periodic review amendment.

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

Granite Falls SMP: Periodic review

Joint public comment period for Granite Falls' SMP periodic review.

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

Sumas Shoreline Master Program: periodic review

We are seeking public comment on Sumas' SMP periodic review.

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

Toppenish Shoreline Master Program: periodic review

We are seeking public comment on Toppenish's proposed amendment to its SMP.

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

Wahkiakum County Shoreline Master Program: comprehensive update

The public comment period for Wahkiakum County’s SMP comprehensive update is closed.

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

Whatcom County 2019 amendment

Public comment requested on Whatcom County's SMP Amendment

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/whatcom-county-2019-amendment

Risk MAP for governments

We work with governments to assess data, interpret FEMA flood maps, and provide planning expertise.

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

Risk MAP for homeowners

As FEMA updates flood maps, we help you decipher impacts to flood insurance and reduce risk.

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

Healthy actions – protect yourself from arsenic and lead in dirt

Healthy actions - protect you and your family from contact with arsenic and lead in dirt.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/healthy-actions

Health effects of arsenic and lead

Arsenic and lead are toxic metals and can be harmful to humans, especially for children.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/health-effects-of-arsenic-and-lead

Paying for cleanups

Cleanups can be costly. We offer grants and loans to return polluted sites to beneficial uses.

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

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

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

Studies and reports

Scientific studies help us trace sources of pollution to the Lower Duwamish Waterway.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/lower-duwamish-waterway/studies-reports

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

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

Westport SMP: Periodic Review Amendment

We conditionally 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

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

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

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

Richland Shoreline Master Program: Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on City of Richland's proposed amendment to its shoreline master program (SMP).

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