A transboundary workgroup is collaborating to improve water quality in the Nooksack River watershed. Due to those efforts, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Browse by week Open the dates below to see all Ecology public comment periods and events during one week. These tools will help you filter to find what you're looking for: Use the "Search this week" ...

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 ...