Conditions changed quickly at the end of August. A combination of lightning-sparked wildfires, hot and dry weather, and light ...

Ecology is working with other state and local government agencies to reduce nitrate contamination so everyone in the Lower ...

On the morning of July 18, a dual-tanker truck carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline and diesel left the roadway on U.S.

We are starting a new statewide study to evaluate potential environmental impacts surrounding the production and distribution ...

We are partnering with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, Emergency Management Division, and the Department of Natural ...

In the Yakima Basin, a third consecutive year of drought has caused historically low reservoir storage and streamflows. To address those conditions, the Washington Department of Ecology is issuing an ...

Firefighting foams like those pictured will be collected at fire departments across the state. Ecology is partnering with fire departments across the state to help protect firefighters from exposure ...

The Washington Department of Ecology and RAN General Partnership, and its owner Rick Alamwala, have reached a settlement over a $20,000 penalty resulting from the alleged illegal irrigation of 40 ...

Under Washington’s Cap-and-Invest Program, qualifying fuel suppliers incur a compliance obligation based on their annual greenhouse gas emissions. These suppliers must buy allowances equal to their ...

As the fall rains return to Washington, it’s easy to forget that we just exited one of the warmest summers in our state’s recorded history. June to August of 2025 was, according to the Washington ...

Public meetings, like one held by a grant partner in Ellensburg, are an essential tool to develop community support for air pollution reduction projects. Amid robust demand, we awarded $10 million ...

The Padilla Bay Reserve offers a variety of educational programs for school groups, children, families, and adults. Our interpretive center features interactive exhibits, saltwater aquariums, and ...