Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Healthy home guide

Learn how to improve the health of your home with safer products and cleaning tips.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics/at-home/healthy-home-guide

Source control

Source control is tracing contamination to its source, then preventing it from reaching waterways.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/lower-duwamish-waterway/source-control

Wildfire risks caused by climate change

Wildfire risk from climate change and impacts on health, economy, and environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/responding-to-climate-change/wildfire-risks

Washington clean cars

New vehicles registered in Washington must meet clean air standards.

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

Outdoor dust management

We monitor outdoor dust to protect your health.

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

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

Washington Coastal Zone Management program announcements

Washington Coastal Zone Management Program announcements

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/coastal-zone-management/czm-program-announcements

Floods & floodplain planning

We lead Washington floodplain management by offering planning and project resources to communities.

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

Shoreline stabilization

Protect shorelines and reduce erosion risks by using shore-friendly practices.

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

Washington Coastal Zone Management Program enhancement

States regularly review their programs to prioritize needs and improvement opportunities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/coastal-zone-management/program-enhancement

Wetland mitigation monitoring

We require monitoring to ensure a mitigation project achieves its purpose and complies with permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/monitoring-requirements

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

Become a bank sponsor

Find guidance on how to become the sponsor of a wetland mitigation bank.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/mitigation/wetland-mitigation-banking/become-a-bank-sponsor

What is Risk MAP?

We run FEMA’s Risk MAP program to help communities better protect themselves from natural disasters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning/risk-map/what-is-risk-map

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

Spills Program rules and laws

We have ten rules and several state laws that direct our spills work.

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

Non-discrimination policy

Statement on our commitment to not discriminate and how to file a discrimination complaint.

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

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

Washington's marine spatial plan

We plan for human uses on Washington’s coast to manage impacts and ensure a healthy ocean ecosystem.

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

Rayonier Mill cleanup

We are working toward a safer, cleaner waterfront and harbor in Port Angeles with the Rayonier Mill cleanup. It is one of several cleanup projects near Port Angeles Harbor.

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

Reducing nutrients in Puget Sound

Working on reducing human sources of excess nutrients in Puget Sound to improve water quality and reduce impacts to aquatic life.

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

Compost procurement ordinances and report for local government

Some counties and cities in Washington must adopt a Compost Procurement Ordinance (CPO) and submit an annual report on their compost procurement activities as required by the Organics Management Laws.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/organics-and-food-waste/2022-organics-management-law/organics-management-for-local-governments/compost-procurement-ordinances

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

Habitat preservation and restoration in Port Gamble Bay

Habitat preservation and restoration in Port Gamble Bay improves the environment and recreation

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-gamble-baywide/other-habitat-preservation-restoration

Bridge Point Development: Frequently Asked Questions

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https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/regional-work/southwest-region/bridge-point-development-tacoma-settlement/frequently-asked-questions

Floodplains by Design

Floodplains by Design grant program helps reduce flood risks, restore river floodplains.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning/floodplains-by-design

State agency greenhouse gas reporting

State agencies are joining the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/tracking-greenhouse-gases/state-agency-greenhouse-gas-reports

Low Carbon Energy Siting Study Advisory Board

The board will meet and publish reports to the Legislature on Low Energy Siting across Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/clean-energy-coordination/low-carbon-energy-siting-2023/advisory-board

VW federal settlement & state penalty

Read how Volkswagen settlement funds are transforming transportation in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/vehicle-emissions/investing-in-cleaner-transportation/vw-federal-settlement-and-state-penalty

Fuel Exemptions Workgroup

The workgroup discusses fuel exemptions for marine, agricultural, and aviation customers set in law.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/emissions-reporting/workgroup

Ground level ozone in Washington's air

Ozone pollution hurts human health and the environment.

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

Oil transportation risk assessments and studies

We study spill risks associated with transporting oil by vessel and rail.

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

Restoring resources after spills

When oil spills occur, we work to assess damages and restore impacted resources.

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

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

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

Updating the Cleanup Rule

Updating Washington's Cleanup Rule to help remove contamination from the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/rules-directing-our-cleanup-work/model-toxics-control-act/updating-the-cleanup-rule

Fatigue — it'll bite you

Fatigue is a primary cause of commercial fishing vessel casualties, many involving oil spills.

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

Everett smelter residential cleanup and sampling

Ecology's residential cleanup program is free and voluntary within the cleanup site boundary.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/everett-smelter/residential-cleanup-and-sampling

Source control areas

We are tracing sources of pollution to the Lower Duwamish Waterway in 24 source control areas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/lower-duwamish-waterway/source-control/source-control-areas

Yard Program progress

We've removed and replaced soil in over 390 residential yards within the Yard Program service area.

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

Soil replacement process for residential yards

Learn what contaminated areas of the Tacoma Smelter Plume.

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

Port Angeles NRDA administrative record

Key administrative documents are available for the Port Angeles Harbor NRDA process.

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

Copyright information

Unless otherwise noted, all material found on this website is the copyrighted property of Ecology.

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

External content on our internet website

Review our policy regarding the external content that is posted to Ecology's public website.

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

Site and cleanup history

A look back at the history of the area that is now the Rayonier Mill cleanup site, as well as previous cleanup efforts.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/port-angeles-harbor/rayonier-mill/site-and-cleanup-history

Employment FAQs (frequently asked questions)

Find answers to common questions about the application process.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/how-to-apply

Grants & loans

Get information about grants and loans that benefit the health of our land, air, and water.

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

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

Toxics Cleanup Program’s statutes and regulations

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) operates under two major sets of laws.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/rules-directing-our-cleanup-work

Voluntary Cleanup Program

The Voluntary Cleanup Program helps people clean up sites independently.

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