Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

State environmental review of proposed Chehalis River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Project

Public comment period is open for environmental review of Chehalis flood damage reduction project.

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

Information about air quality permits issued to data centers (server farms) in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality/data-centers

Frequently asked questions about no discharge zones.

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

Rulemaking frequently asked questions

Read our rulemaking frequently asked questions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/rulemaking-faq

Ecology's Index of interpretive and policy statements and Declaratory and Final Orders.

Our interpretive and policy statements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/index

Wood stoves & other home heating

Rules for heating with wood stoves and other wood burning devices.

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

Local wetland regulations: Growth Management Act technical assistance

We assist local governments in their efforts to adopt GMA regulations that protect wetlands.

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

Wetland rating system

Rating helps agencies make decisions about standards for protecting wetlands, including buffers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/rating-systems

Shoreline management contacts

Our shoreline management staff can help you with planning and permitting.

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

Advance permittee-responsible mitigation

Advance mitigation is one available option to compensate for unavoidable impacts to wetlands.

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

Chamokane Creek settlement agreement - Frequently asked questions

FAQs about the settlement agreement on impacts of permit-exempt wells on flows in Chamokane Creek.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply/water-availability/chamokane-creek/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

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

Groundwater contaminants

Description, health concerns, and exposure levels of the primary contaminants on the Hanford site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/protecting-air-water/groundwater-monitoring/groundwater-contaminants

Boeing Auburn Cleanup Site

Information on the contamination cleanup at the Boeing Auburn site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/boeing-auburn-fabrication-site

Bellingham Bay cleanup

We are cleaning up contamination at 12 sites in the Bellingham Bay area.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/puget-sound/bellingham-bay

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

Legislative work

2018 and 2019 legislative work on spill preparedness, oil handling, and Puget Sound vessel traffic.

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

FAQs & resources

Frequently asked questions about hydrofluorocarbon compliance

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

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

Safer Products for Washington compliance and reporting

Learn how manufacturers and businesses can meet compliance and reporting requirements for Safer Products for Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/washingtons-toxics-in-products-laws/safer-products/compliance-and-reporting

Cap-and-Invest auctions & market

Information and updates on Cap-and-Invest allowance auctions and trading market.

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

Fuel pathways and carbon intensity

Learn how carbon intensity scores are assigned under the Clean Fuel Standard using fuel pathways.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/clean-fuel-standard/fuel-pathways-and-carbon-intensity

Active SMP amendments

Track the progress of active shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-master-programs-amendments

PFAS in West Plains private wells

We are working with local, state, and federal agencies and the community to understand and address groundwater contamination in the West Plains.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/sites-with-pfas-in-drinking-water/west-plains-pfas

Bridge Point Development: Construction stormwater permit and settlement

We reached an $8.95 million dollar resolution with Bridge Point Tacoma to help reduce air quality impacts from the South Tacoma warehouse project.

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

Driver information

Learn how Washington's vehicle emissions standards affect drivers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/vehicle-emissions-standards/drivers

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

How the cleanup process works

Cleaning up contamination protects human health and the environment. In Washington

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

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

Improving air quality in overburdened communities

Working to reduce criteria air pollution in communities historically overburdened with inequities and highly impacted by air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/overburdened-communities

Lower Yakima Valley Groundwater Management Area

We're partnering in a local effort to reduce nitrate concentrations in Lower Yakima Valley wells.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/lower-yakima-valley-groundwater-management-area

Ecology Litter Corps

An employment program for youth and adults to pick up litter on Washington's roads.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/solid-waste-litter/litter/ecology-youth-corps

Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA)

TFCA restricts the manufacture, distribution, and sale of cosmetic products with certain toxic chemicals in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/washingtons-toxics-in-products-laws/toxic-free-cosmetics-act

Washington brownfield conferences and workshops

Brownfield workshops connect you with resources so you can turn perceived problems into community assets.

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

Toxic chemicals in your home

Products in our homes can contain toxic chemicals including PFAS, phthalates, lead, and more. Learn how to reduce your exposure

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

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

Forestry pollution

Ecology helps ensure that Forest Practices Rules protect water quality and fish habitat.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/nonpoint-pollution/forestry-runoff

Cap-and-Invest emissions reporting

Emissions reporting information and resources for Washington's Cap-and-Invest Program.

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

Board of Pilotage Commissioners Tug Escort Rulemaking (Chapter 363-116 WAC)

Rulemaking page for the Board of Pilotage Commissioners Tug Escort Rulemaking (Chapter 363-116 WAC).

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/our-programs/spills-prevention-preparedness-response/legislative-work/bpc-tug-escort-rulemaking

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

Clean Fuel Standard requirements for participation

Learn what fuel producers and suppliers are required to do under the Clean Fuel Standard.

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

Privacy notice

Learn about your use of our website: the information we collect, cookies, security, and your privacy.

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

Swift Creek project

The Swift Creek flood control and sediment management project will keep naturally-occurring asbestos out of the Sumas river.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/sediment-cleanups/swiftcreek

Proyecto del arroyo Swift

Proyecto de control de inundaciones y manejo de sedimentos

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/sediment-cleanups/sedimentos-del-arroyo-swift

Emissions-intensive, trade-exposed industries (EITEs)

Provisions for emissions-intensive, trade-exposed industries (EITEs) in the Climate Commitment Act.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/emissions-intensive-trade-exposed-industries

Auctions trainings & resources

Guides, forms, trainings, and other resources for participants in the Cap-and-Invest market.

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

Wetland mapping resources

We are committed to providing public access to wetland maps and geospatial data.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/mapping-resources

Wetlands & climate change

Wetlands are important for mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/wetlands-climate-change

Automotive degreaser replacement program

Learn about our automotive degreaser replacement program and apply to participate.

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