Search Results - Washington State Department of 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

Public input & events

Learn about public hearings, public meetings, and events and let us know what you think.

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

Accessibility & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

How to request reasonable accommodations to Ecology programs, services, and activities.

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

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

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

Business & industry requirements

We require oil-handling industry to prevent, prepare for, and respond to spills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/business-industry-requirements

Brownfields in Washington

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

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

Smoke & fire management

Information about smoke management through burn bans, burn permits, and wood stove standards.

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

Vehicle emissions

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

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

Business & industry requirements

Requirements for businesses that emit air pollution from industrial processes and burning.

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

Hydrofluorocarbon transition

Over the next four years, Washington will stop using hydrofluorocarbons in equipment and products.

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

Air quality targets

We monitor air pollution to protect your health.

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

Power plant greenhouse gas standards

Power plants in Washington are required to meet emission standards for greenhouse gases.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/ghg-standards-for-power-plants

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

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

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

Puget Sound riparian grants

Our riparian grant program is designed to increase restoration in and along Puget Sound rivers.

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

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

Burn bans

Find information about current burn bans and restrictions.

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

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

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

Model Remedies for former orchards

Former orchards may need cleanup before being developed. There are four pre-approved remedies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/former-orchard-lands/model-remedies-for-former-orchards

CCA account spending & funds reporting

State agencies that are recipients of funding from the Climate Commitment Act accounts will find information about required reporting requirements and timeline.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/auction-revenue/cca-account-spending-and-funds-reporting

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

Shoreline Management Act

State Shoreline Management Act guides the use of freshwater and coastal shorelines.

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

Wetland program plan

See what we hope to accomplish in our strategic plan for the state's wetland program.

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

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

Fees

Dam safety fees include pre-construction review fees and inspection fees.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/dams/info-for-dam-owners/fees

City of Newport and the towns of Cusick, Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls – Shoreline Master Program: Comprehensive Update and Periodic Review

The public comment period is closed for the city of Newport and the towns of Cusick, Ione, Metaline Falls SMP comprehensive update and periodic review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/cities-of-newport-cusick-ione-metaline-and-metaline-falls

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 auction revenue

Learn about the types of projects that can be funded by proceeds from cap-and-invest auctions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/auction-revenue

Reducing air pollution from cars

Ways to reduce air pollution emissions from motor vehicles.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/earth-day/reducing-car-pollution

Commercial vessels

A no discharge zone is now in effect for all commercial vessels.

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

Ocean management

We work with partners across Washington to protect, understand, and manage ocean resources.

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

Green chemistry

We work with schools, researchers, and businesses to integrate green chemistry into their work.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/green-chemistry

Site history

We're cleaning up decades of industrial contamination in the Lower Duwamish Waterway.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/lower-duwamish-waterway/site-history

No discharge zone resources & studies

We conducted a series of studies to designate Puget Sound as a no discharge zone.

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

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

Chehalis Basin Long-Term Strategy

We are working to improve the health and resilience of the Chehalis Basin.

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

Permit fees

You must pay a fee if you are covered by a wastewater or stormwater discharge permit.

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

Phthalates

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

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

Flame retardants

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

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

Green chemistry in higher education

Find green chemistry resources for faculty and students in higher education.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/green-chemistry/green-chemistry-in-higher-education

Climate Commitment Act: Ways to engage

Learn about upcoming Climate Commitment Act (CCA) public and Tribal engagement opportunities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cca-engage