In this edition of Behind the Scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program, we hear from George Peck, the program's Toxicologist.

SepticSmart Week serves as a great reminder for homeowners to check their on-site septic systems. In Washington, about one-third of households rely on septic. That's close to one million homes!

Our permit allows appropriate pesticide use to control noxious weeds that harm local ecosystems or disrupt agricultural ...

Meet us this month at the Georgetown Community Council meeting, at the old city hall.

This is the list of rules we are authorized to implement. They are sorted by topic. Each rule links to official rule language on the Washington State Legislature's Code Reviser's web site. The Office ...

We manage the Padilla Bay Reserve, which provides research and stewardship opportunities as well as educational classes and professional trainings on a variety of environmental topics. The Breazeale ...

You are invited to join us for an online public meeting and formal hearing for the draft Sand and Gravel General Permit.

Water quality issues. Fish and wildlife protection or enhancement in or adjacent to waters of the state, such as streams, lakes, wetlands, or the ocean. To be considered, projects must provide primary ...

Find a moderate risk waste disposal site in your county. Accepts: Household hazardous waste. Does not accept wastes from business unless it is a scheduled small business collection event. Check with ...

The Department of Health recommends private well owners test their drinking water every year for coliform bacteria and nitrate. These two contaminates can rapidly affect a person’s health — possibly ...

Used oil is regulated by the used oil management standards (WAC 173-303-515) and is also subject to federal regulations. Businesses that generate or otherwise work with used oil are encouraged to ...

Working for Ecology offers great benefits — health care, retirement, vacation. But the biggest benefit of all is knowing that your work is helping create a cleaner, healthier, more beautiful state for ...