Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Best-Practices-Commingled-Recycling

Best management practices for commingled residential recycling

https://ecology.wa.gov/bmp-commingled

Douglas County solid waste service level ordinance

A sample ordinance from Douglas County outlining minimum service levels for solid waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/douglas-county-solid-waste-service-level-ordinance

Best-Practices-Commingled-Recycling

Best management practices for commingled residential recycling

https://ecology.wa.gov/bestpracticescommingled

Ecology Water Quality Funded Projects EAGL Document Management Guidance

https://ecology.wa.gov/eagl-document-management-guidance

Ecology Water Quality Grant and Loan Funded Projects EAGL Uploads Tip Sheet

https://ecology.wa.gov/eagl-uploads-tip-sheet

Tip Sheet for Managing Roles in Ecology EAGL System

https://ecology.wa.gov/managing-eagl-recipient-roles-tip-sheet

Car washing fact sheet English

Washington Waters Ours to Protect car washing fact sheet English

https://ecology.wa.gov/car-washing-fact-sheet-english

Yard care fact sheet W WA English

Washington Waters Ours to Protect yard care fact sheet W WA English

https://ecology.wa.gov/yard-care-fact-sheet-w-wa-english

Car washing poster English

Washington Waters Ours to Protect car washing poster English

https://ecology.wa.gov/car-washing-poster-english

Septic poster W WA English

Washington Waters Ours to Protect septic poster W WA English

https://ecology.wa.gov/septic-poster-w-wa-english

Rock Island/Douglas County Regional SMP Aug 2009

Rock Island/Douglas County Approved Regional SMP

https://ecology.wa.gov/rockisland-douglascosmpaug2009

Yard care poster W WA English

Washington Waters Ours to Protect yard care poster W WA English

https://ecology.wa.gov/yard-care-poster-w-wa-english

Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy Summary - English

Climate Resilience Strategy Summary in English

https://ecology.wa.gov/english-washington-state-climate-resilience-strategy-summary

Property owner fined $71,800 penalty for damage to wetlands, failure to abide by restoration agreement

January 7, 2025 News release: Ecology issued a $71,800 penalty to Chad Williams for damaging wetlands on property he owns near Camas, and failing to comply with an agreement he signed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/jan-7-williams-wetland-penalty

Ecology names new director for Office of Columbia River

January 8, 2025 News release: Larry Mattson to oversee regional work protecting water supplies in the Columbia Basin

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/jan-8-ecology-names-new-ocr-director

State moves to ban known carcinogen in cosmetics

February 6, 2025 News release: Proposed rule to restrict 28 formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics made, sold or distributed in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/feb-6-tfca-formaldehyde-releasers-rulemaking-proposal

Washington’s recent climate auction results show continued stability

June 11, 2025 News release: New Cap-and-Invest auction results show market stability and Washington's continued climate leadership.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-11-washington-s-recent-climate-auction-results-show-continued-stability

Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller on federal threats to Washington’s clean vehicle transition

June 12, 2025 News release: Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller responds to the Trump administration's attempt to roll back stronger state standards on vehicle pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-12-ecology-director-casey-sixkiller-on-federal-threats-to-washington-s-clean-vehicle-transition

State issues million-dollar penalties to two refineries for dangerous waste violations

August 5, 2025 News release: We issued million-dollar penalties for dangerous waste violations at two Anacortes refineries, Tesoro and HF Sinclair.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/aug-5-state-issues-million-dollar-penalties-to-two-refineries-for-dangerous-waste-violations

Asegurar su carga conduce a viajes más seguros para todos

June 5, 2023 News release: El 6 de junio, para conmemorar el Día Nacional Asegure su Carga.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/june-5-asegure-su-carga

Puget Sound wastewater treatment plants to tackle nutrient pollution with new permit

November 30, 2021 News release: Wastewater treatment plants to start controlling nutrient pollution with new permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/dec-1-puget-sound-nutrient-permit

Ecology updates clean water permit for large livestock operations and manure lagoons

December 6, 2022 News release: We are updating the CAFO permit to better protect water quality at permitted facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/dec-7-cafo-permit

La campaña 'Así de simple', ayuda a tener un Washington libre de basura

April 17, 2023 News release: La iniciativa estatal de prevención de basura alienta a los residentes a tomar medidas para prevenir que la gente bote basura en las carreteras

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/april-17-la-campana-asi-de-simple

No food in landfills is goal of Food Waste Prevention Week, April 10-16

April 10, 2023 News release: It’s Food Waste Prevention Week 2023! Preventing food waste increases food security, improves agricultural productivity and efficiency, promotes resource conservation, and reduces harmful greenhouse gases.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/april-10

Ecology declares drought emergency

July 14, 2021 News release: Extreme heat and prolonged dryness result in emergency drought declaration for most of Washington state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/2021-drought-declaration

Summary of environmental penalties issued in the second quarter of 2019

August 26, 2019 News release: Summary of environmental penalties issued in the second quarter of 2019

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/environmental-penalties-2nd-quarter-2019

Forecast looks at Columbia Basin water availability

June 2, 2021 News release: Every five years, Ecology’s Office of Columbia River looks forward 20 years to examine water supply & demands for communities, farms and fish.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/june-2-2021-supply-demand-forecast

Más de 35,000 barriles de desechos industriales removidos del Pasco Landfill

June 28, 2022 News release: Más de 35,000 barriles de desechos industriales removidos del Pasco Landfill

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-28-mas-de-35-000-barriles-de-desechos-industr

Washington’s new litter prevention campaign asks drivers to secure their vehicle loads

May 24, 2021 News release: The We Keep Washington Litter Free litter campaign launches May 24 and initially focuses on promoting secured vehicle loads to reduce road litter and increase safety.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2021/we-keep-wa-litter-free

Clean water permit for large livestock operations, manure lagoons available for review

June 21, 2022 News release: Ecology is proposing updates to the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) water quality permit, which is how the agency oversees manure management at certain facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-22-clean-water-permit-for-large-livestock-ope

Environmental penalties for fourth quarter 2019

February 24, 2020 News release: Environmental penalties for fourth quarter 2019

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2020/feb-24-4th-quarter-penalites

Water quality penalties fund environmental restoration

April 3, 2019 News release: Ecology to provide $331,000 for 12 local environmental enhancement projects

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/april-3-water-quality-penalties-fund-restoration

Ecology fines 35 plastic producers $416,000 for not using enough recycled plastic

October 3, 2024 News release: $416,000 in penalties handed to plastic producers that did not comply with recycled content law

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/oct-3-ecology-fines-35-plastic-producers-416-000-for-not-using-enough-recycled-plastic

Preventing litter? New campaign reminds Washingtonians it’s as ‘Simple As That’

September 12, 2024 News release: The “Simple As That” litter prevention campaign launches September 13 with advertising around the state and partnerships with retailers and community groups.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/sept-12-preventing-litter-new-campaign-reminds-washingtonians-it-s-as-simple-as-that

Statewide drought declared due to low snowpack and dry forecast

April 16, 2024 News release: The Department of Ecology has declared a drought emergency for most of Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/april-16-drought-declaration

California, Québec and Washington agree to explore linkage

March 20, 2024 News release: California, Québec and Washington officially express interest in the potential formation of a shared carbon market between the three jurisdictions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/mar-20-shared-carbon-market

New report: Washington met 2020 greenhouse gas emissions limit

January 6, 2025 News release: This new report contains official estimates of Washington's greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 through 2021.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/jan-6-2024-greenhouse-gas-inventory

Ecology proposes new updates to help industry transition to clean semi-trucks

May 15, 2025 News release: Ecology proposed regulatory updates plus over $130 million in state funding will get more zero-emission semi-trucks operating in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/ecology-proposes-new-updates-to-help-industry-transition-to-clean-semi-trucks

Twenty-three plastic producers fined a combined $277,000 for failing to use enough recycled content

June 5, 2025 News release: The penalties ranged from $194 to $54,868 and were based on the amount of plastic and recycled content each plastic producer sold in Washington in 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/june-5-twenty-three-plastic-producers-fined-a-combined-277-000-for-failing-to-use-enough-recycled

Rules for statewide battery recycling program proposed

July 23, 2025 News release: Statewide battery recycling program will provide Washington residents with consistent, convenient, and safe battery recycling services

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/july-23-rules-for-statewide-battery-recycling-program-proposed

Preventing litter is “Simple As That,” says new campaign in Washington

September 11, 2022 News release: Washington litter prevention campaign "Simple As That" encourages people to use a litter bag and talk to their family and friends about littering.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/simple-as-that

Ecology awards $63 million to reduce flooding, protect communities and farms, restore habitat

August 31, 2023 News release: Ecology awards $63 million to 12 entities across the state to transform how floodplains in the state's major river basins are managed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/ecology-awards-63-million-to-reduce-flooding-protect-communities

Nuevo estudio calcula la cantidad de basura que se acumula en las carreteras y áreas públicas de Washington

September 18, 2023 News release: Acabar con la basura en su punto de origen es el objetivo de una nueva campaña estatal

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/sept-18-new-litter-campaign

Environmental penalties issued for first half of 2024

October 14, 2024 News release: The Washington Department of Ecology issued $1,951,369 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Jan. 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/oct-14-environmental-penalties-issued-for-first-half-of-2024

Ecology to fund 101 clean water projects in Washington

July 1, 2025 News release: Ecology is investing $188 million in 101 clean water projects across the state

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/july-1-101-clean-water-projects