Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

We collect data on the temperature of rivers and streams across the state.

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

Our scientists are studying how mine remediation affects aquatic life uses along Railroad Creek.

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

Plaza Cleaners groundwater monitoring

We monitor groundwater for volatile organic compounds at the Plaza Cleaners Lakewood site.

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

Yakima Railroad Area groundwater performance monitoring

We're monitoring legacy pollution in central Yakima and Union Gap to measure cleanup effectiveness.

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

Used oil management

Learn how businesses in Washington can properly manage used oil.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/used-oil

Applying for laboratory accreditation

Learn specific details on how laboratories may seek and maintain accreditation in Washington.

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

HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery in Anacortes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/hf-sinclair-puget-sound-refinery

Specialty Minerals, Longview

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the Specialty Minerals chemical plant in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/specialty-minerals-longview

401 Water Quality Certifications for hydropower licenses

We work with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing process for hydropower dams.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/certifications-for-hydropower-licenses

Puget Sound Energy Ferndale Generating Station

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the PSE Ferndale electricity cogeneration station.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/puget-sound-energy-ferndale-generating-station

Nutrien Kennewick Fertilizer Operations

We regulate water and hazardous waste for Nutrien Kennewick Fertilizer Operations facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/agrium-kennewick-fertilizer-operations

BP Refinery

We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup activities at the BP Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine.

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

Cruise ships in Washington waters

Formal agreement with cruise ship companies helps prevent pollution and protect marine waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/cruise-ship-memorandum-of-agreement-mou

Dam permits

Construction or reservoir permits may be required for your project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/dam-safety-permit

Guidance for contaminated water on construction sites

Information on how to manage contaminated water on construction sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/contaminated-water-on-construction-sites

401 Water Quality Certifications for non-hydropower permits

We review projects needing federal approval to assure compliance with state water quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/non-hydropower-401-certifications

Lithium-ion battery safety and management

Learn how to safely manage, store, and dispose of lithium-ion batteries.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/batteries/lithium-ion-batteries

Clean Water Act: Section 401 Water Quality Certifications

Under the Clean Water Act, we help make sure projects, actions, and activities don't harm state waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification

North Pacific Paper Corporation (NORPAC)

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the NORPAC paper mill in Longview.

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

EIM submit data

Ecology partners, submit your environmental monitoring data to EIM online.

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

Freshwater fish contaminant monitoring

We analyze freshwater fish for various toxic chemicals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/freshwater-fish-contaminant-monitoring

Shelton Laundry groundwater monitoring

We measure volatile organic compounds from monitoring wells at the Shelton Laundry site.

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

Plan to control nonpoint sources of pollution

The Nonpoint Plan outlines our approach for addressing water quality impacts from nonpoint pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/plan-to-control-nonpoint-sources-of-pollution

Low Impact Development (LID) guidance

Presentations, fact sheets, videos, reports, manuals, and other guidance for Low Impact Development

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/low-impact-development-guidance

Characterization of Stormwater Transport of Contaminants of Emerging Concern

We work with City of Tacoma to look for several contaminants of emerging concern in stormwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/stormwater-characterization

Construction Stormwater General Permit

Construction that disturbs land and discharges stormwater may need a construction stormwater permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/construction-stormwater-permit

Property inspection checklist

Before buying property, use the property inspection checklist to complete an onsite inspection.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/property-inspection-checklist

Well construction notice of intent

Before you drill a well, you must submit a notice of intent to us 72 hours before drilling starts.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/well-construction-notice-of-intent

Aladdin Plating

We monitor groundwater for legacy plating chemicals at the former Aladdin Plating Co. site in Tacoma.

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

Long-term marine water & sediment data

We gather high quality data to help accurately reflect changes in marine environments over time.

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

Municipal stormwater permit guidance

We provide guidance for developing and implementing municipal stormwater management programs.

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

Mint Farm Electricity Cogeneration Facility

We regulate water and hazardous waste for PSE's Mint Farm electricity cogeneration facility.

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

Lanxess Corporation (Formerly Emerald Kalama Chemical)

We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup activities at the Lanxess Corporation plant.

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

Tesoro Logistics Anacortes Facility

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the Tesoro Logistics operations in Anacortes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/tesoro-logistics-anacortes

Salish Sea Model

We use a computer tool that simulates hydrodynamic and water quality processes in the Salish Sea.

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

Mineral prospecting and placer mining

Information from Ecology and WDFW about mineral prospecting and placer mining, and ESHB 1261.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/mineral-prospecting-and-placer-mining

Stormwater Action Monitoring

Washington stormwater permittees cooperatively monitor permit effectiveness through SAM.

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

Grays Harbor County BEACH report

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

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

Mason County BEACH report

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

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

Skagit County BEACH report

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

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

Clallam County BEACH report

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

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

U.S. Oil Refinery

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the U.S. Oil and Refining Co. oil refinery in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/us-oil-refining

What to do if you spill oil or hazardous substances

Spills to water must be reported immediately to help reduce impacts to the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/spills-if-you-spill

River & stream flow monitoring methods

We measure water's width, depth, and speed in rivers and streams to compute streamflow.

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

Pierce County BEACH report

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

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

Columbia & Cowlitz Railway

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the Columbia & Cowlitz Railway in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/columbia-cowlitz-railway

Eagle US 2, Longview

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the Axiall Corporation's Eagle US 2 plant in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/eagle-us-2-llc

Weyerhaeuser Lumber Mill, Longview

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at Weyerhaeuser's lumber mill in Longview.

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

Pacific Functional Fluids

We regulate wastewater and hazardous waste activities at Pacific Functional Fluids in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/pacific-functional-fluids

Industrial Stormwater General Permit

Find information and helpful resources about the Industrial Stormwater General Permit.

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