UNION GAP – The Washington Department of Ecology’s orders halting water use in the Yakima Basin end on Oct. 31. Cities, towns, and other surface water right holders with a year-round authorization may resume diverting water on Nov. 1. Restrictions issued …
Washington’s agricultural bounty is prized around the globe for its high quality and reliable supply. But for consumers overseas, enjoying the fruits (and vegetables) of Washington’s laborers, they probably don’t consider the environmental impact that …
To support Washington’s transition to generating power and electricity using renewable energy sources, we are leading a new collaborative process to identify potential risks and opportunities related to developing the state’s geothermal energy resources. …
OAK HARBOR – Wetlands on Whidbey Island will be restored and $10,000 invested in wetland conservation in Island County under a settlement agreement between the Washington Department of Ecology and the property owners. In Washington, wetlands are …
During trail construction and maintenance class, Josiah Downey (right) teaches a WCC member how to use a clinometer, a tool for measuring slope. Photo by Danielle Dolbow. We are excited to share that Josiah Downey has been tapped to serve as the new …
OLYMPIA – Tugboats. Street sweepers. Freight switchers. Ambulances. Box trucks. All of these vehicles typically run on diesel engines that produce harmful exhaust. But there is cleaner technology available, and a new, $25 million grant program from the …
Come with me if you dare, Critter fans, on a Halloween journey into uncharted territory for our blog – outside of Puget Sound. That’s right, this month we’re leaving the safe and familiar estuarine mud of the Sound for Washington’s dark, moody Olympic …
As part of a multi-year effort, the last chapters of the Voluntary Clean Water Guidance for Agriculture are available for public review and comment. This marks a major milestone in the development of this technical resource, which outlines best management …
A formerly threatened wetland full of half-buried tires and broken washing machines is getting a facelift after its neighboring landfill area reached an important milestone cleanup this fall. The almost cleaned-up Eatonville Landfill, a project that’s …
There is a proposal for early cleanup actions at the Issaquah headquarters of Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R), and we’d like to hear your thoughts about the plan. What are PFAS and why are they at EF&R Headquarters? PFAS (per- and …
The Wenatchee area continues to see some smoke impacts from the Labor Mountain Fire, but recent rain and cooler weather mean wildfire season is winding down. It's a good time to look back at this year's wildfire season from an air quality …
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Ecology has adopted changes to vehicle emission standards known as Advanced Clean Trucks and Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus, which expand access to new zero-emission semi-trucks and other medium- and heavy-duty …
The rainy season is just around the corner, and this is often when we see fecal bacteria levels rise in our local waterways. These bacteria indicate the likely presence of harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can make people and animals sick. …
County City Date Issued Recipient Description Amount Media contact Chelan Manson 3/13/2025 Kludt Waldron Orchards, Inc. On Dec. 1, 2023, prohibited materials were burned on the farm property. The fire included items like garbage, furniture, plastic pipes, …
HANFORD – After decades of work and billions invested at the nation’s most complex cleanup site, Governor Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Ecology announce nuclear waste is now being moved from deteriorating underground tanks and …
On the morning of July 18, a dual-tanker truck carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline and diesel left the roadway on U.S. Highway 101 and overturned into Indian Creek. The wreck spilled an estimated 2,798 gallons of gasoline and 172 gallons of diesel …
OLYMPIA – On Wednesday, the Washington Department of Ecology released the results of the state’s pre-compliance Allowance Price Containment Reserve (APCR) auction. Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller issued the following statement: “The auction results …
We are embarking on a new statewide study to evaluate the potential adverse environmental impacts surrounding the production and distribution of sustainable aviation fuel—including measures to avoid, reduce and mitigate impacts. Our broad statewide studies …
When you turn on your faucet, the water that comes out should be safe to drink. Unfortunately, this isn't true for some well users in the Lower Yakima Valley. Groundwater in this area contains elevated levels of nitrate. While nitrates do not cause …
It’s October – the spooky season when leaves crunch underfoot, jack-o’-lanterns adorn neighborhood porches and bite-sized candy bars are everywhere. October is also Flood Awareness Month, marking the shift away from warm and dry weather to the start of …
