The expansion of the Pasco Process Water Reuse Facility has been an example of how working together can lead to successful ...

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, our Safer Products for Washington program implemented new regulations to reduce harmful chemicals in ...

Outdoor dust storms can be very unhealthy. Ecology and farmers have been working to reduce dust from fields. During a dust storm, massive amounts of soil and dust are suspended in air that can harm ...

Burn bans are called in the winter when smoke from wood stoves and fireplaces increase fine particle pollution. Always check ...

We propose to approve Two Rivers Terminal's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested. Two Rivers Terminal submitted a notice of ...

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) started a rulemaking under the authority of Chapter 70A.560 RCW: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, to identify a feasible approach to regulating lead in cosmetic ...

When food goes in the trash, so do resources, time, and money. Save on all three with small changes to your cooking and shopping habits. Get started today. Your food saving journey starts here. We’ve ...

State and federal agencies responded today to public comments received and are moving forward on revised plans for treating and disposing of millions of gallons of radioactive and hazardous waste ...

We invite you to comment on the draft Water Quality Permit No. WA0040363. The permit allows Nisbet Oyster Company Inc to send (discharge) treated wastewater to Willapa Bay. You may view the documents ...

We have transitioned to a modern work environment. To expedite application processing, please scan or take a photo of all permit forms and email them to our resource mailbox at: ...

The Washington Department of Ecology is issuing a $112,000 penalty to Northlake Shipyard in Seattle for failing to protect water quality, including polluting Lake Union and mishandling toxic chemicals ...

Overhead view of the incident location. Accident site is marked by a star. The unnamed creek drains underneath SR 195 into the ditch, which flows into Spring Flat Creek. (source: Ecology) In January ...