Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Coulee Dam shoreline master program: comprehensive update & periodic review

We are seeking public comment on the Town of Coulee Dam's proposed SMP update and periodic review.

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

City of Brewster Shoreline Master Program: Periodic Review

We are seeking comments on the City of Brewster'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/brewster

Okanogan County SMP: Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on Okanogan County'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/okanogan-county

City of Pateros SMP: Periodic Review

We are seeking public comment on the City of Pateros’ proposed amendment to its Shoreline Master Program.

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

King County Shoreline Master Program: locally initiated amendment

We are seeking public comment on King County's proposed update to its shoreline master program.

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

Floodplain management

We provide planning and regulation resources to local governments to reduce their flood risks.

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

Regulated Customer Survey results

See the results from our customer survey.

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

Underground storage tank (UST) program

Our Underground Storage Tank program protects the environment by regulating more than 8,500 tanks.

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

Shoreline management

We work to protect, restore, and responsibly develop state shorelines.

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

Wetland tools & resources

Find wetland tools and resources.

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

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

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

Tracking greenhouse gases

We're working to slow the effects of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.

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

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

Pump Out, Don't Dump Out

A no-discharge zone will help keep Puget Sound clean for shellfishing, swimming, and recreating.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/no-discharge-zone/pump-out-dont-dump-out

City of Issaquah Shoreline Master Program: locally initiated amendment

We approved City of Issaquah's locally initiated amendment of their Shoreline Master Program.

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

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

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

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

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

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) funding requirements

Helpful resources for people who receive Clean Water State Revolving Funds.

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

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about no discharge zones.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/no-discharge-zone/frequently-asked-questions

Learn about biosolids

Biosolids are a nutrient-rich product of Washington’s wastewater treatment systems.

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

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

We work to prevent PFAS compounds from impacting human health and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/pfas

South Lake Union cleanup

We are cleaning up contamination at 10 sites in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood.

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

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

We are working to eliminate releases of PCBs in Washington and clean up existing contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/pcbs

Lead

We are working to prevent lead from impacting human health and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/lead

Current permits and actions

Learn about active biosolids permit proposals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/biosolids/learn-about/permit-actions

Compostable labeling outreach materials

Here you can find graphics and handouts to support outreach for Washington's compostable product labeling requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/compost-labeling/outreach-materials

Skagit Hamilton Lyman Coalition SMP: comprehensive and periodic review update

Public comment now closed on the Skagit Co. Coalition SMP comprehensive/periodic review update.

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

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

National Wetland Condition Assessment

Our staff collected data for the 2021 National Wetland Condition Assessment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/national-wetland-condition-assessment

La conservación del agua: Comienza contigo

La conservación del agua, es decir, su uso eficiente y evitar su desperdicio, es esencial.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/water-conservation/la-conservacion-del-agua-comienza-contigo

Applying watershed characterization to planning

Use watershed characterization information to identify areas for wetland restoration and mitigation.

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

Cleaning up the Everett Smelter lowland area

Cleanup is underway in a contaminated industrial area of Northeast Everett.

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

Better Brakes Law

The Better Brakes Law phases out the use of copper in vehicle brakes by 2025.

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

Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)

AFFF is a type of foam that contains PFAS and is used to fight fires.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/pfas/afff

Health effects from smoke

Smoke can hurt your health.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/smoke-fire/health-effects

Recycled content minimums

Producers must annually report by April 1 on the previous year’s minimum post-consumer recycled content requirements, documenting the percentage of recycled content in each product category.

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

Toxics in firefighting law

This law restricts AFFF and PFAS-containing firefighting foam and personal protective equipment in Washington.

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

Toxic chemicals in your home

Products in our homes can contain toxic chemicals including PFAS, phthalates, lead, and more. Learn how to reduce your exposure

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics/at-home

Watershed plan archive

We are providing an archive of documents related to the Watershed Planning Act.

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

Wetland delineation resources

Use only approved methods and guidance to delineate wetlands on your property.

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

Wetland resources for VSP planning

Find mapping resources for wetlands to assist with planning under the Voluntary Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-stewardship-program/wetland-resources

Everett Smelter cleanup

Ecology is cleaning up lead and arsenic contamination in NE Everett. Enroll in soil sampling today.

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

Eightmile Dam rebuild & restoration

Repair and restoration of the Eightmile Dam is undergoing environmental review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/icicle-creek-strategy/eightmile-dam

Reducing diesel emissions

We are reducing harmful diesel emissions by helping fleets use clean diesel technology.

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