Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Prioritizing environmental justice in our work and our decisions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/environmental-justice/prioritizing-ej

Environmental justice in budget & funding

We integrate environmental justice and community engagement into our budget and funding.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/environmental-justice/heal/budget-equity

2021-2023 Shoreline Master Program funded competitive projects

2021-2023 Shoreline Master program competitive grant pilot program funded projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/shoreline-planning-competitive-grants/funded-projects

WCC disaster response

Learn about the disaster services our WCC provides in Washington and across the country.

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

Refrigerant Management Program

Refrigerant Management Program (RMP) requires facilities with refrigeration and air conditioning systems to conduct, report, and repair leaks.

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

Mandatory greenhouse gas reports

Our mandatory greenhouse gas program requires some facilities to report their emissions.

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

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

Studying contamination at Rayonier: What we've learned

We study contaminated sites so that we know what contamination is there, where it is, and how it interacts with the site. Knowing these things lets us plan effective cleanups.

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

Washington's Cap-and-Invest Program

Learn how we're working to reduce carbon pollution through the Climate Commitment Act.

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

Expedited Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) process

The Expedited VCP process is designed to encourage cleanup and redevelopment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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's single-use plastic bag ban

Washington's single-use plastic bag ban prohibits single-use plastic carryout bags in businesses.

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

Compostable plastic labeling requirements

The law sets labeling requirements and declarations for compostable products.

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

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

Shoreline planners toolbox

Our toolbox offers guidance and resources for developing and maintaining Shoreline Master Programs.

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

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

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

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

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

FAQs & resources

Frequently asked questions about hydrofluorocarbon compliance

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

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

Emission-intensive, trade-exposed industries (EITEs)

Provisions for emission-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

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

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

Diesel pollution from data centers

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

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

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

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

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

Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act compliance

Learn how manufacturers, distributors, and retailers can comply with the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA)

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

Stormwater management program components

Get answers to common questions about implementing municipal stormwater permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/municipal-stormwater-permit-guidance/stormwater-management-program

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

Cap-and-Invest linkage

Ecology has decided that combining Washington’s carbon market with other programs would be beneficial.

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

Manufacturer information

Learn how manufacturers must comply with Washington’s low- and zero-emission vehicle standards. This page may be useful for dealers and fleet owners, too.

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

Dealer & fleet information

Learn how vehicle emissions standards may affect fleet owners and managers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/vehicle-emissions-standards/dealer-and-fleet-information

Cap-and-Invest offsets

Offset credits can be used by businesses to cover some of their emissions.

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

Soil safety at playgrounds and parks

We provide free soil sampling and safety actions in areas where children play.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/playgrounds-and-parks

Media contacts

Program and regional contact information for the news media.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/media-contacts

Education programs at Padilla Bay

Come visit the Padilla Bay Reserve to learn about the Salish Sea. We offer programs for all ages.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/education-training/shoreline-education

Scientific services

Learn about the scientific services we offer to publicly-funded and government agencies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/overview-of-ecology-s-work/the-science-behind-the-work-we-do/scientific-services

How to submit comments to us

Tips for individuals and member organizations wishing to submit comments during open comment periods

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/overview-of-ecology-s-work/what-is-outreach-and-community-involvement/commenting-tips

Model Remedies for former orchards

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/mtca-model-remedies/model-remedies-for-former-orchards