Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Puget Sound sediments

Our scientists study marine sediments and the animals that live there.

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

Stream channel migration zones

Assessing how stream channels migrate helps lower risks to people, communities, and infrastructure.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/stream-channel-migration-zones

Biosolids

Biosolids are an important source of soil nutrients for farmers and land managers.

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

Plastics

Reduce the use of plastics, and recycle plastics

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics

WCC field crew positions

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

Tire anti-degradant (6PPD) and 6PPD-quinone (6PPDQ)

Learn how we are addressing the chemical in tires known as 6PPD and the resulting 6PPD-quinone.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/addressing-priority-toxic-chemicals/6ppd

Safer Salons Partnership

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

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

Clean Water Guidance Advisory Group

We're working with an advisory group to develop clean water guidance for agriculture.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-clean-water-guidance-for-agriculture-adv

In your watershed

We are providing water availability information for your watershed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-availability/in-your-watershed

Mercury lights: LightRecycle

Information about the LightRecycle program and regulatory guidance for businesses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/our-recycling-programs/mercury-lights

Spokane River multi-parameter TMDL

We work with partners to increase oxygen and reduce metals and PCBs in the Spokane River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/total-maximum-daily-load-process/directory-of-improvement-projects/spokane-river

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

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

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

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

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

King County Shoreline Master Program: locally initiated amendment

The public comment period on King County's proposed update to its shoreline master program is now closed.

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

Washington clean air agencies

Connect with us, local clean air agencies, and tribes that protect air quality in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/clean-air-agencies

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

Washington Conservation Corps

Washington Conservation Corps is your chance to gain hands-on experience in the environmental field.

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

City of Washougal shoreline master program: comprehensive update & periodic review

We are seeking public comment on the City of Washougal'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/washougal

Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) collection & disposal program

Learn more about a proposed collection and disposal program for fire departments with AFFF on-site.

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

Bisphenol thermal receipt replacement program

Businesses may qualify for reimbursement to replace bisphenol thermal receipt paper and equipment.

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

Water banks

Water banks facilitate the voluntary exchange of water rights.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/water-banks

Brownfields in Washington

Our Brownfields Program helps local governments put abandoned properties back into use.

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

Ordinary high water mark

The ordinary high water mark is a biological vegetation mark used in shoreline planning.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-management-act-sma/shoreline-management-act-jurisdiction/ordinary-high-water-mark

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

2026 legislative priorities

For the 2026 legislative session, we are proposing agency request bills for consideration.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities/2026-legislative-priorities

E-Submission exempt forms

Ecology is working to improve options to submit forms, applications, reports, and other documents.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/online-tools-publications/e-submission-exempt-forms

Manage dangerous waste for businesses

Guidance on complying with Washington's dangerous waste regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste/manage-your-waste

Biosolids program contacts

We have staff in our headquarters and region offices around the state to help you.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/biosolids/program-contacts

Shoreline mapping

We provide shoreline data that covers all state inland marine waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/coastal-research-and-engineering/shoreline-mapping

Language services

We offer free language services for people whose primary language is not English.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity/language-services

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

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

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

Want to learn about Hanford?

Learn more about the history, contamination, cleanup, and possible future of Hanford.

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

Everett baywide cleanup and restoration (Port Gardner Bay)

The Puget Sound Initiative is making Everett’s waterfront a healthier place to live, work, and play.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/everett-area-baywide

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

Water quality grants and loans

Information on funding, tools for managing water quality projects we fund.

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