There were 1,107 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 201,998 in the last 365 days.
OLYMPIA – Wastewater treatment plant operators play a critical role in keeping Washington’s water clean. The facilities deal with everything homes and businesses dump in or flush down the drain. This includes items sewage systems were not made to deal with …
On June 29, 2022 Public Health Seattle & King County lifted the advisory at Richey Viewpoint beach in King County. The park is now open for water contact recreation. Water sample results now show there is no longer a public health risk. Contact with …
PASCO – After more than 30 years of environmental investigation and cleanup, the Washington Department of Ecology is announcing the removal of more than 35,000 drums of industrial waste from the Pasco Landfill Superfund site. The cleanup is a lasting …
PASCO – View this news release in English. Después de más de 30 años de limpieza e investigación ambientales, el Washington Department of Ecology anunciará la remoción de más de 35,000 barriles de desechos industriales del sitio Superfund del Pasco …
On June 24, 2022 Public Health Seattle & King County issued an advisory at Richey Viewpoint beach in King County. This advisory is due to high bacteria results during routine sampling. The public is advised to avoid contact with the water in the …
We've started the rulemaking process to update our aquatic life toxics criteria. These criteria set limits for toxic chemicals so plants and animals that live in the water can thrive. Based on federal recommendations and feedback from residents, we…
Dropping old tires in marine waters to create habitat was a popular idea before the 1980s. Like other coastal areas around the country, Washington’s waters got their share of these tire bundles. The well-meaning placement of tire debris turned out to have …
A catworm, Nephtys ferruginea, from North Hood Canal, Puget Sound. Photo by Gustav Paulay, FLMNH. June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month, not to be confused with National Cat Health Month (February) or National Happy Cat Month (September). Bottom line is, we …
OLYMPIA – Who: Washington Dept. of Ecology, Port of Grays Harbor, Washington State Maritime Cooperative, and the National Response Corporation What: Oil spill equipment deployment When: June 23. The drill will commence at 7:00 a.m. Where: 28th street …
OLYMPIA – Ver este comunicado de prensa en Español Effective manure management at large livestock operations helps keep nitrates, harmful bacteria, excess nutrients and other pollutants out of surface and ground water. The Department of Ecology is …
OLYMPIA – View this press release in English La gestión eficaz del estiércol en grandes operaciones ganaderas ayuda a mantener los nitratos, las bacterias dañinas, el exceso de nutrientes y otros contaminantes fuera de las aguas superficiales y …
Once contaminated by decades of use as storage for a paper mill byproduct called lignin, four acres of downtown Bellingham will soon be cleaned up and redeveloped into affordable housing, thanks to a partnership between us, the Port of Bellingham, and …
Wind and other clean low-carbon energy is needed to reduce emission of greenhouse gases in Washington. The Washington Legislature asked the departments of Ecology and Commerce to work together to recommend some ways that "green," low-carbon …
La legislatura del estado de Washington pidió a los Departments of Ecology and Commerce que trabajaran en conjunto para recomendar algunas formas de mejorar los proyectos de energía “verde” con bajas emisiones de carbono. Estos proyectos de energía verde …
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Ecology’s updated biosolids general permit launches a more streamlined approach to approving biosolids operations across Washington. Biosolids are the rich organic matter left over after domestic sewage is treated at …
RIDGEFIELD – The Washington Department of Ecology has fined 1108 South Hillhurst Subdivision LLC $135,000 for repeated water quality violations, and failing to meet the requirements of the Construction Stormwater General Permit during construction work at …
COSMPOLIS – Water quality violations at the Cosmo Specialty Fibers (Cosmo) mill in Cosmopolis led to an $18,000 penalty from the Washington Department of Ecology. Pollution above permitted levels can negatively impact human health and the environment. In …
Warm weather is just around the corner, which means “beach time” for many, including us at the Washington State BEACH Program. You may prefer to swim in the water, kayak on top of the water, or go beachcombing next to the water — there are so many fun …
Leer la versión en español Summer is coming and #SmokeReady week is the ideal time to prepare for wildfire season. Follow these tips to stay safe when camping, hiking, and exploring the natural beauty Washington has to offer. Increasing temperatures due to …
Read the English version El verano se acerca y la semana #ListosparaelHumo alistarnos para el Humo es el tiempo ideal para prepararnos para la temporada de incendios. Sigue estos consejos para mantenerse a salvo cuando estés acampando, practicando el …
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