Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Burning & industrial air permits

Commercial activities and projects that cause air pollution require permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/business-industry-requirements/permits-for-burning-industrial

Health effects from diesel pollution

Diesel pollution can hurt your health.

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

Investing in cleaner transportation

Information about the how we are working toward cleaner transportation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/investing-in-cleaner-transportation

Standards for federal power plants

Washington's response to federal power plant standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/business-industry-requirements/federal-power-plant-standards

Generating credits in the Clean Fuel Standard

Participants can earn credits under the Clean Fuel Standard.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/clean-fuel-standard/generating-credits

Benefits of the Clean Fuel Standard

The Clean Fuel Standard benefits Washington residents and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/clean-fuel-standard/benefits

Emission check program ended

The emission check program in Washington ended Jan. 1, 2020. Information about vehicle tab renewal.

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

Oil refinery greenhouse gas standards

Requirements for oil refineries to focus on efficiency and cutting carbon pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/business-industry-requirements/oil-refinery-requirements

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

Carbon monoxide in Washington's air

High levels of carbon monoxide pollution can harm your health.

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

Nitrogen dioxide in Washington's air

Nitrogen dioxide is harmful to health and contributes to smog and haze.

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

Low Carbon Energy Siting Study Interagency Policy Team

The Interagency Policy team will work to improve permit processes for low carbon energy projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/clean-energy-coordination/low-carbon-energy-siting-2023/interagency-policy-team

Sulfur dioxide in Washington's air

Sulfur dioxide harms health and contributes to particle pollution.

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

Preparing for oil and hazardous materials spills

Spill preparedness reduces damage to the environment, public health and safety, and the economy.

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

Applying to the Voluntary Cleanup Program

Apply to the Voluntary Cleanup Program for technical assistance for cleaning up a contaminated site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/voluntary-cleanup-program/applying

The benefits of redeveloping brownfields

Redevelopment has multiple community benefits; learn from others' successes!

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/brownfields/why-redevelop-brownfields

How to sample your soil

We provide instructions on how to sample your property's soil for arsenic and lead.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/soil-sampling

Underground Storage Tank (UST) public record

We collect data on the sources and causes of underground storage tank (UST) releases in Washington.

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

Preventing oil spills

We have a zero spills strategy to prevent oil and hazardous substances from entering state waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/preventing-spills

Acciones saludables

Las acciones saludables son cosas sencillas que usted y su familia pueden hacer para reducir el riesgo de contacto con el arsénico, plomo y otros químicos dañinos.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/dirt-alert-program/acciones-saludables

Protecting whales during oil spills

The transport of oil poses a threat to the recovery of Southern Resident Killer Whales,

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/preparing-for-spills/protecting-whales-during-oil-spills

Hazardous Substance Tax

The Hazardous Substance Tax helps pay for cleanup and to prevent contaminated sites in Washington.

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

Soil sampling in the Tacoma Smelter Plume

Find out if you qualify for free soil sampling or how to sample your own soils.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/soil-sampling

Current events

Get the latest news for the University of Washington Tacoma cleanup site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/uw-tacoma/current-events

Yard cleanup program

We are using a large part of the Asarco settlement to sample and replace soil in residential yards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/yard-cleanup-program

Risk modeling

Information about the model that assesses the risks of oil spills in Washington waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/safety-of-oil-transportation-act/risk-modeling

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

Real estate in the Tacoma smelter plume

Information for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals within the Tacoma smelter plume.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/real-estate

Everett smelter site history

The Everett smelter operated from 1892–1914, but contamination wasn't discovered until 1990.

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

ERTV analysis

We're analyzing whether an ERTV would reduce oil spill risk.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/safety-of-oil-transportation-act/risk-modeling/ertv-analysis

Port Angeles Harbor Natural Resource Damage Assessment

Agency and Tribal trustees assess contamination's impact to the environment and plan restoration.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-angeles-harbor/port-angeles-harbor-nrda

Tug escort analysis

We're using a quantitative model to analyze tug escorts requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/safety-of-oil-transportation-act/risk-modeling/tug-escort-analysis

ERTV and Tug Escort Analyses: Outreach

Model documentation webinar information.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/oil-spill-prevention/safety-of-oil-transportation-act/risk-modeling/outreach-documentation

NRDA in Port Angeles Harbor

The NRDA compensates the public for impacts to wildlife and habitat caused by contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-angeles-harbor/port-angeles-harbor-nrda/nrda-site-overview

Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act

We value input from all residents, and do not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity/accessibility/notice-under-the-americans-with-disabilities-act

Washington’s Environmental Justice Law (HEAL Act)

Our work to meet Washington's environmental justice law (HEAL)

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

Agricultural Burning & Research Task Force

The Agricultural Burning and Research Task Force develops best practices to reduce air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/boards-councils/agricultural-burning-research-task-force

Legislative reports for MTCA and Cleanup Settlement accounts

Our legislative reports describe how we're using funds to clean up contaminated sites under MTCA.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/toxics-cleanup/tcp-legislative-reports

Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council

We participate in a council that advises ocean management along the Pacific coast.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/boards-councils/washington-coastal-marine-advisory-council

Frequently flooded areas resources for VSP planning

Frequently flooded areas resources for counties planning under the Voluntary Stewardship Program.

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

Building connections

We engage with communities to address barriers to shaping decisions that impact their lives.

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

Synopsis of vessel activity

Ecology is developing a Synopsis of Vessel Activities as directed by ESHB 1109.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/spills-prevention-preparedness-response/legislative-work/vessel-activity-synopsis

Hydrofluorocarbons use restrictions

Learn about the rule requirements for the manufacturing and sale of products containing restricted refrigerants in Washington state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/hydrofluorocarbons/use-restrictions

About WCC

Learn about our milestones, mission, and purpose.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/about-wcc

WCC alumni resources

As a WCC alumnus, you are eligible for the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award as well as other networking and career resources offered through WCC and AmeriCorps.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/washington-conservation-corps/alumni-resources

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

Chehalis Basin Strategy

Joint effort underway to reduce flood damage and restore aquatic habitat in Chehalis River basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/chehalis-basin/strategy

Protecting orcas from extinction

Our work benefits Southern Resident orcas, an endangered species in state waters part of the year.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/puget-sound/protecting-orcas/orca-task-force

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

Electric school buses

Electric school buses help reduce health risks from toxic diesel pollution.

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