About us - Washington State Department of Ecology
Who we are Find everything you need to know about Ecology — what we do, why we do it, and the latest news. Meet our director Our strategic plan News Our programs Environmental justice Our …
Oct. 1 - Washington State Department of Ecology
Oct 1, 2025 · Ecology will notify water right holders of the restrictions by mail this week. Water users in the Yakima Basin should be aware that Ecology staff will be checking to ensure diversions are off.
Home - Washington State Department of Ecology
Jan 22, 2026 · Trending Ecology offers funding to replace lights that hide toxic chemicals Let's talk about Hanford: women at Hanford in the Cold War years Community workshops focus on geothermal …
Blog - Washington State Department of Ecology
Feb 4, 2026 · Ecology offering up to $20K to help replace lights that hide toxic chemicals We help schools and daycare centers cover costs of an inspection, replacement lights, and proper disposal of …
Recycling Reform Act - Washington State Department of Ecology
Each year, all facilities will report to Ecology on the quantity, quality, and end markets of the material processed. End markets must manage recyclables appropriately, without creating unnecessary …
Nov. 20 - Washington State Department of Ecology
Nov 20, 2025 · The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public input on the analysis through Feb. 4, 2026. The environmental assessment looks at a combined proposal to build a flow-through …
Research & Data - Washington State Department of Ecology
Ecology provides the high-quality science that is the foundation of Washington state environmental policy. Our monitoring, assessment, and modeling services provide a data-rich understanding of our …
The Legislature directed Ecology to adopt rules exempting certain types of projects or agency actions from SEPA review. Called “categorical exemptions,” these actions do not require SEPA review …
Did record rainfall end Washington’s drought?
Jan 6, 2026 · We had decent snowpack numbers, but it melted out quickly, forcing Ecology to broaden our drought declaration to cover those regions beginning in June. This is becoming the new normal …
Overburdened communities - Washington State Department of Ecology
Департамент Ecology предоставил гранты организациям по всему штату Washington для улучшения качества воздуха в населенных пунктах, подверженных сильному воздействию …