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Washington State Department of Ecology

From beetles to beta rays

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

Let's be septic smart together!

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!
Washington State Department of Ecology

Controlling aquatic plants and algae to support clean water

Our permit allows appropriate pesticide use to control noxious weeds that harm local ecosystems or disrupt agricultural ...
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Spokane County farmer fined $100,000 for repeated illegal water use

The Washington Department of Ecology fined a Spokane County farmer $100,000 for repeatedly irrigating 69 acres at Wild Rose Prairie, near Deer Park, without authorization. The violations continued ...
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Making improvements in the Spokane Watershed

We’re working with our partners to protect the water quality in the Spokane watershed, clean up toxic chemicals, and manage and conserve water for local communities and the natural environment. The ...
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September Cap-and-Invest auction results announced

On Wednesday, the Washington Department of Ecology released the results of the 11th quarterly Cap-and-Invest auction. Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller issued the following statement: “Today’s auction ...