Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Environmental laboratory accreditation

Learn how we accredit environmental laboratories and where to find them.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation

Contained-in policy for contaminated soil and groundwater

Learn how to reduce cleanup costs by requesting approval under our contained-in policy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contained-in-determinations

Stormwater monitoring

Stormwater monitoring helps us know how well water quality permits are working.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring

Alcoa Wenatchee

We regulate the water and hazardous waste at Alcoa's Wenatchee aluminum smelter in Malaga.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/alcoa-wenatchee

Modeling the environment

Computer models mathematically represent part of the environment to predict potential changes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/models-spreadsheets/modeling-the-environment

Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit

This permit regulates stormwater discharges in the most highly populated areas in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-phase-i-permit

Find groundwater publications

Map and text-based methods for searching for groundwater-related reports for Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/find-groundwater-publications

Puyallup River tributaries effectiveness monitoring

We’re studying bacteria pollution in tributaries to the Puyallup River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/puyallup-river-tributaries

Estimating nitrate groundwater impacts

We developed a method to estimate groundwater nitrate impacts from nutrients and fertilizers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/nitrates-and-groundwater-quality-tool

Underground Injection Control (UIC) program: Chapter 173-218 WAC

We regulate discharge of injection well fluids to protect against groundwater contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/underground-injection-control-program

EIM — environmental monitoring data

EIM contains environmental monitoring data collected by our scientists and partners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/environmental-information-management-database

Water rights and dam safety policies, procedures & guidance

Policies, procedures & guidance guide our water right and dam safety work

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/water-rights-dam-safety-policies-procedures-guidan

Longevity of biological protection using bioretention

Study about the effectiveness of bioretention soil retaining pollution over time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/longevity-biological-protection-using-bioretention

Pacific Coast Coal Company

We permit the water quality discharge at the Pacific Coast Coal Company for the John Henry Mine.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/pccc

Habitat monitoring

We collect data on the health of environmental systems that support plant and animal life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring

Models & spreadsheets

Computer models predict changes and spreadsheets calculate. We offer these tools to the public.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/models-spreadsheets

Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit

Permit regulates stormwater discharges in the 2nd-most highly populated areas in Western Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-general-permits/western-washington-phase-ii-municipal-stormwater

Northwest Alloys, Addy

We regulate water and hazardous waste at Alcoa's Northwest Alloys in Addy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/northwest-alloys-addy

Alcoa Intalco

We regulate water, hazardous waste, & cleanup at the Alcoa Intalco Aluminum Corp. in Ferndale.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/intalco

Kitsap County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Kitsap County in the summer of 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/kitsap-county

Snohomish County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Snohomish County in the summer of 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/snohomish-county

Newaukum River effectiveness monitoring

We're studying the Newaukum River to understand the effects of river restoration on the watershed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/newaukum-river

Columbia River reports & documents

Our Office of Columbia River scientific reports and documents support water supply projects for Eastern Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/scientific-reports/columbia-river-reports

Divert Integrated Food Recovery

We regulate water and hazardous waste at this facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/divert-integrated-food-recovery

Stormwater Action Monitoring - status & trends studies

Monitoring impacts of stormwater runoff from urban areas into Western Washington receiving waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-status-and-trends

Sumas-Blaine surficial aquifer long-term ambient groundwater monitoring

We sample 25 wells in the Sumas-Blaine aquifer annually for nitrate, chloride, and bromide.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/sumas-blaine

Lake water quality monitoring & protection

Working with partners, we compile data on algae, invasive plants, and some toxic chemicals in lakes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/lake-water-quality

Puget Small Streams study

Stormwater Action Monitoring's (SAM) receiving waters study on Puget Sound's small streams.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-status-and-trends/puget-small-streams

Marine algae & plankton

Marine algae blooms are overgrowths of plankton. They can look like a spill in the water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/marine-algae-plankton

Air Liquide Hydrogen Plant, Anacortes

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the Air Liquide hydrogen plant in Anacortes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/air-liquide

Phillips 66 Refinery

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the Phillips 66 refinery in Ferndale.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/phillips-66-refinery

WQWebPortal guidance

Learn how to submit your permit documents electronically through the WQWebPortal.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-quality-permits-guidance/wqwebportal-guidance

Jellyfish in Puget Sound

Jellyfish numbers may be increasing in Puget Sound. You can help us monitor them.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/jellyfish

BEACH annual report

See our annual county-by-county report on bacterial levels at saltwater swimming beaches for 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report

Recycling transporters registration

Find forms and information for registering as a recycling transporter in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/recyclable-materials-transporter-registration

King County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in King County in the summer of 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/king-county

Solvay Chemicals, Longview

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the Solvay chemical plant in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/solvay-chemicals

Pollution prevention services for businesses

Pollution prevention resources and technical assistance for businesses in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention/pollution-prevention-services

Pollution prevention services for medium and large businesses

Get pollution prevention technical assistance for your medium or large business.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention/pollution-prevention-services/toxics-reduction-assistance

GIS Applications

Find a list of GIS applications at Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/geographic-information-systems-gis/applications

Choosing an analytical laboratory

Take these steps and consider what you need when choosing an environmental laboratory.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/how-to-choose-an-analytical-laboratory

Industrial Stormwater General Permit eCoverage Packet

The Industrial Stormwater General Permit is switching from paper copies to an electronic packet.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/industrial-stormwater-permit/ecoverage-packet

Black Lake Grocery groundwater monitoring

We monitor groundwater for petroleum hydrocarbons at the Black Lake Grocery site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/black-lake-grocery

Beneficial use determinations

Learn about beneficial use determinations — exemptions from solid waste permitting requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/solid-waste-permits/beneficial-use-determinations

Water budgets of individual local trees

This study investigates how much water trees use and may help us mitigate stormwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/water-budgets-of-individual-local-trees

River and stream flow monitoring

We report the amount of water flowing through Washington’s rivers and streams using graphs and maps.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/flow-monitoring

Certification information

We certify wastewater treatment plant operators to ensure that Washington’s waters are protected.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/wastewater-operator-certification/certification-information

Monitoring Puget Sound from ferries

We installed sensors on passenger ferries as a cost-effective way of collecting water quality data.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/monitoring-puget-sound-from-ferries

Lower Snohomish River Tributaries effectiveness monitoring

We're studying bacteria pollution in tributaries to the Lower Snohomish River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/lower-snohomish-river-tributaries

Model remedies for mine sites

Methods for cleaning up sites contaminated with hardrock mining waste.

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