Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Assessing contaminated sites

Assessing and rating contaminated sites can help us focus our resources.

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

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

Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration

The NRDA process helps restore natural resources after contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/natural-resource-damage-assessment-and-restoration

Cap-and-Invest Program compliance

Find information on Cap-and-Invest Program compliance deadlines and obligations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/auctions-and-market/compliance

Best available science for wetlands

Local governments are required to use best available science in wetland policies and regulations.

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

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

Wildfire smoke information

Wildfire smoke is harmful to your health. Learn how to protect your health and get relief.

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

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

Community flood assistance & resilience

This program funds projects in the Chehalis River basin to prevent future flood or erosion damage.

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

Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program

We prevent, prepare for, and respond to oil and hazardous materials spills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/spills-prevention-preparedness-response

Oil spill prevention in Washington

All oil spills are costly. That's why we work hard, together with our partners, to prevent them.

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

Safety of Oil Transportation Act (ESHB1578)

Reducing Threats to Killer Whales by Improving the Safety of Oil Transportation Act, ESHB 1578

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

Voluntary Cleanup Program

The Voluntary Cleanup Program helps property owners and operators clean up sites independently.

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

Single-use serviceware

Businesses can no longer automatically include single-use items in orders.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/2021-plastic-pollution-laws/food-serviceware

Icicle Creek water supply development

The Icicle Strategy addresses water supply issues in the Icicle Basin

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

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

Wetland regulations

Wetlands are regulated by agencies at the state, local, and federal level, as well as Tribes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/regulations

Washington's Climate Resilience Strategy

Washington's Climate Resilience Strategy is our roadmap to plan and prepare for the impacts of climate change.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/washingtons-climate-strategy

Lower Snake River Water Replacement Study

A study to evaluate the impacts of changing water management on the Lower Snake River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/lower-snake-river

Cleanup in Port Angeles Harbor

We are working on shoreline and sediment cleanup projects in the Port Angeles Harbor area.

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

Drayton Harbor Bacteria TMDL

We're working in Drayton Harbor in Whatcom County to improve water quality for people and aquatic life.

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

Information for well drillers

We regulate and license well operators in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/wells/information-for-drillers

NextCycle Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/waste-reduction-programs/recycling-market-development-center/nextcycle

Ocean research, data, and information

Accurate and up-to-date data and information helps protect marine ecosystems. We highlight research and data collection efforts.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/ocean-management/ocean-data-and-research

Hazardous waste planning fee

If your business submits a Pollution Prevention Plan, you may need to pay this fee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste/reports-fees/hazardous-waste-planning-fee

Grant & loan guidance and forms

Not all guidance and forms are available inside the EAGL system — access those here.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/grant-loan-guidance

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

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

Burn bans

Find information about current burn bans and restrictions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/smoke-fire/burn-bans

No-cost allowance allocation

No-cost allowances are a powerful tool in balancing the CCA's Cap-and-Invest Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/no-cost-allowances

Particle pollution in Washington's air

What you should know about particle pollution in the air.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/air-quality-targets/air-quality-standards/particle-pollution

Program contacts

List of our program key contacts and links to our staff directory.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/contact-us/program-contacts

Environmental & Cultural review process

Forms and guidance for meeting required standards for Water Quality’s grant or loan funded projects.

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

Paint stewardship: PaintCare

Washington has a new product stewardship program for paint.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/our-recycling-programs/paint-stewardship

Solar panels

Information and guidance for the photovoltaic (PV) module stewardship and takeback program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/our-recycling-programs/solar-panels

Surface water quality: Antidegradation

Our antidegradation rules use three tiers of protection to help maintain water quality.

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

Surface water quality criteria

Water quality criteria help us assess the health of surface waters and set pollution control limits.

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

Skagit water management history

Information on the rule and court decision that effect Skagit River basin landowners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows/instream-flow-implementation/skagit-river-basin/history

Skagit River Basin Mitigation Program

There is a limited quantity of water available for landowners within the mitigation zone.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows/instream-flow-implementation/skagit-river-basin/water-supply/mitigation-program

Aquifer storage, recovery, & recharge

Artificially recharging groundwater can increase groundwater supplies and benefit surface water.

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

State wetland regulations

We protect and manage wetlands through multiple state laws, which define our regulatory authority.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/regulations/state-wetland-regulations

Coastal zone management federal consistency review

Federal actions affecting coastal land, water or natural resources must meet state requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/coastal-zone-management/federal-consistency

Shoreline laws and rules

Protection and development of Washington's shorelines is guided by state laws and rules.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-laws-rules-and-cases

Nooksack River basin rule amendment

In 2020 we amended the existing instream flow rule for the Nooksack basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/protecting-stream-flows/instream-flow-implementation/nooksack-basin-rule

Email notification lists

Sign up for email updates about environmental issues and activities affecting Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/email-lists

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

FAQs and responses about the WRIA 1 (Nooksack) adjudication.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/faqs

Real estate transactions information

Adjudication information for realtors in WRIA 1/Nooksack basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-rights/adjudications/nooksack/realtors

How we help Puget Sound

We protect and restore Puget Sound through a wide variety of programs and activities.

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

History of Ecology

Learn more about some of our major milestones since the agency's start in 1970.

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

Columbia River & Lower Snake River temperature TMDL

We're working to reduce temperature in the Columbia and Lower Snake rivers to protect salmon.

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