Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Port Gamble Bay Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA)

A trustee council is working on natural resource damage assessment in Port Gamble Bay.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-gamble-baywide/natural-resource-damage-assessment-nrda

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

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

What you can do to manage animal waste

Prevent animal manure from harming rivers, lakes, and marine shellfish beds.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/washington-waters-ours-to-protect-16d2378f76d0cd1251378b5dfa15b3be/manage-animal-manure

Pend Oreille Mine closure

Pend Oreille Mine regulatory requirements for closure.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/regional-work/eastern-region/pend-oreille-mine

Lead in eyeliner

Learn about the health and environmental impacts of lead in eyeliners and safer alternatives.

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

Streamflow, fish, and habitat projects

Our Office of Columbia River is working to improve conditions for endangered fish species.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-supply-projects-ew/streamflow-fish-passage-habitat-projects

Toxics source assessments

Scientists use the latest technology to detect sources of toxic chemicals in the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/toxics-studies/source-assessments

Issues & problems in Puget Sound

The more we study Puget Sound, the more we understand the challenges facing this diverse waterbody.

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

Puget Sound science

We study Puget Sound to detect human impacts and to target prevention and cleanup efforts.

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

Odessa groundwater replacement

We're delivering surface water to irrigators who now pump from the declining Odessa Subarea aquifer.

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

How you can help orcas

Orcas benefit from the many ways individuals and groups help protect water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/protecting-orcas/how-you-can-help-orcas

Central Region

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/regional-work/central-region

Eastern Region

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/regional-work/eastern-region

Working at Ecology

Learn about what it's like to work at Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/working-at-ecology

2025-30 Strategic Plan

Get to know Ecology, our mission, vision, and goals for 2025-2030.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/strategic-plan/2025-30-strategic-plan

Contaminated mine sites

Abandoned mines can be dangerous to people and the environment. Learn how to clean up mining contamination.

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

What is a watershed and why does it matter?

At Ecology, a watershed is a geographic region by which we manage water availability and water quality issues.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/what-is-a-watershed-and-why-does-it-matter

Meet our director

Get to know our director, Casey Sixkiller.

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

Contracts & bidding opportunities

Learn how to become a state vendor and contract with Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/contracts-bidding-opportunities

Make a payment

Ecology accepts various payment types, depending on delivery method, location, and payment reason.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/make-a-payment

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

Environmental justice

Environmental justice is a priority in our work.

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

Website information

Information about our website content, accessibility, and privacy policy. We welcome your feedback!

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/website-information

Covid-19 Spills Program response

Washington Dept. of Ecology Spills Program's response to COVID-19.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/covid-19-spills

Spill preparedness & response

We invest heavily in being prepared so that we and our partners are ready and trained to respond.

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

Hanford cleanup

Our Nuclear Waste Program oversees mixed dangerous and radioactive waste cleanup at Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup

Addressing priority toxic chemicals

We are taking action against toxic chemicals of high concern to human health and the environment.

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

Pollution prevention services for businesses

Pollution prevention resources and technical assistance for businesses in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste/pollution-prevention-services

Moderate risk waste

Regulatory guidance and data on household hazardous waste and moderate-risk waste collection.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics/household-hazardous-waste-mrw

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

Walla Walla Water 2050 water management plan

Walla Walla Water 2050 is renewing efforts to improve water supplies in the Walla Walla River Basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/walla-walla-2050

Shoreline management

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

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

Water quality standards

We restore and protect rivers, lakes, groundwater, and marine waters using water quality standards.

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

Water quality permits

Permits protect water quality/public health & regulate treatment/discharge of wastewater/stormwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-permits

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

Water recovery solutions

As water for new uses becomes harder to find, we look for innovative solutions to meet future needs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-recovery-solutions

Improving streamflows

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

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

What is wastewater?

We limit the pollution that wastewater treatment plants and industries discharge into state waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/wastewater

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

Planning for flood hazards

Learn about climate change flooding hazards and our response.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/flood-impacts

Vehicle emissions

Information about the Clean Car Law, diesel exhaust, and Volkswagen settlement.

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

Protecting coastal communities

Washington’s coastal areas are inherently vulnerable to dynamic coastal processes and rising seas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/sea-level-rise

Shoreline Master Program amendments

Shorelines are for everyone. Send us comments on proposed changes to your local shoreline program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/public-input-events/shoreline-master-programs

Quality assurance for grantees

Find quality assurance information for environmental science grant applicants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/environmental-assessment/scientific-services/quality-assurance/quality-assurance-for-grantees

How to submit comments to us

Tips for individuals and member organizations wishing to submit comments during open comment periods

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/public-input-events/commenting-tips

Federal Puget Sound Grant Program

We manage funds addressing toxic chemicals, nutrients, and watershed restoration in Puget Sound

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/helping-puget-sound/policy-regulation-federal-funding