Every summer, technicians play a vital role in collecting environmental data about rivers and streams. Apply to join our crew ...

An exceptionally warm winter has left many Washington river basins short on the snowpack they would usually have at the start of spring. Washington relies on this snowpack to gradually melt out, ...

Here is a look at some of the past and current projects that we are involved with around the state: ...

Ecology funding is supporting efforts to reconnect Myers Creek in Okanogan County to its floodplain to restore wetlands. Communities across Washington are preparing to improve wastewater facilities, ...

We are accepting grant applications for projects that improve, restore and protect habitat areas in and along streams and ...

Ecology's Wood Smoke Reduction Grant Program continues to fund popular wood stove recycle and replacement programs across the ...

To request ADA accommodation, contact Ecology's ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected], or call 360-407-6831, 711 (relay service), or 877-833-6341 (TTY). More about our accessibility ...

We adopted changes to chapter 173-201A Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington. In response to nominations we received in 2021, and after considering public comments and ...

We plan to hold public meetings to provide information about the rulemaking and seek your input. We'll update this page with meeting specifics. To get updates about these meetings and this rulemaking, ...

Ecology is starting the rulemaking process to amend Chapters 173-18, -20, -22, -26, and -27 under the Shoreline Management Act. Add requirements for local governments to address the impact of sea ...

This Earth Day, we are hosting a coloring book design contest for kids across Washington. Students will learn about how to help prevent pollution and design coloring book pages with this in mind. This ...

There have been recent news stories about a supposed slump in the transition to zero-emission transportation—that growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales has leveled off and manufacturers are scaling ...