Department of Ecology News Release - Dec. 5, 2022 OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Ecology issued $36,400 in penalties of $1,000 or more from July through September 2022. Ecology works with thousands of businesses and individuals to help them comply …
The Voluntary Clean Water Guidance for Agriculture is a technical resource in development for agricultural producers that describes our recommended best management practices (BMPs) to protect water quality. Our goal is to support healthy farms and help …
Andrew Pomiak shows how a groundwater model works at an outreach event. “Hanford is one of the greatest environmental challenges in history, and I am lucky to be part of the cleanup,” Andrew said. Introducing our Nuclear Waste Program team This blog is the …
Department of Ecology News Release - Nov. 28, 2022 OLYMPIA – On Jan. 1, 2023, Washington’s new Clean Fuel Standard will begin cutting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation – the state’s largest source of carbon pollution. Over the next 12 years, the …
We’re working with the community of Skykomish and BNSF Railway on cleanup in the town of Skykomish and invite you to participate. You can provide comments on a legal document and a cleanup action plan. To learn more and meet those involved in the cleanup, …
The Saddle Rock trail is a Wenatchee gem known for its sweeping views of the city. A popular destination for both visitors and neighbors, lines of schoolchildren can often be seen climbing the steep trails to the craggy summit. For the past few months, …
Over the past few years, water levels in Sprague Lake, which straddles the Lincoln and Adams County lines, have been slow to recede following storm events. In 2017, high water levels combined with heavy rain and frozen ground caused significant flooding …
From providing hands-on stewardship opportunities for the community, working in partnership with teachers and students, or offering educational activities that strengthen public interest in the environment, the Lewis County Stream Team is making a …
Sharing stories about our work and the people who carry it out builds connections within our agency and the communities we serve. When we launched our Women in Science blog, Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander blog, and Hispanic Heritage Month …
Last winter’s floods damaged river levees and streambank protection across western Washington. Since then, public works departments and other flood management agencies have been working diligently to repair these protective structures. These agencies work …
The Pacific Northwest rains finally arrived to wash away all the smoke. Now temperatures are dropping and some areas are already seeing snow. It’s like someone flicked the switch from summer wildfire smoke season to winter wood stove smoke season. What …
Department of Ecology News Release - Nov. 10, 2022 PASCO – Barajas Auto Body has been fined $22,000 by the Washington Department of Ecology for operating without a required air quality permit and releasing air pollution from their paint booth and spray-in …
This summer we experienced glorious sunny weather in Washington. Hot and dry conditions made for perfect beach days, but the rainy season is upon us. After a heavy rainfall, bacteria levels in the water could potentially rise making the water unsafe for …
Department of Ecology News Release - Nov. 8, 2022 OLYMPIA – Electron Hydro LLC will pay a reduced penalty and contribute to a water quality and fish habitat improvement project under a settlement agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology. The …
You may have noticed we didn’t post a blog in September. For good reason – the biggest update of all had its very own post, the historic cap-and-invest plan to slash carbon pollution, and we didn’t want to steal the spotlight! The Pacific Northwest fall …
Department of Ecology News Release - Oct. 31, 2022 OLYMPIA – Skagit Valley Farm has agreed to pay $138,500 toward salmon restoration efforts in the Skagit area as part of a settlement agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology over unauthorized …
The slide on Sumas Mountain. Sumas Mountain has a surprise beneath the surface: some of the mountain’s rock contains naturally-occurring asbestos and heavy metals. By itself, that wouldn’t be a problem, but a slow-moving landslide has been delivering a …
Our Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program is crossing oceans this December to share coastal resilience research with the world. Between Dec. 4-9, Ecology coastal engineer George Kaminsky will present “Monitoring of a Dynamic Revetment during a Spring …
Department of Ecology News Release - Oct. 27, 2022 EVERETT – After a malfunctioning pump at the City of Everett’s wastewater treatment facility allowed 9.9 million gallons of incompletely treated wastewater to flow into the Snohomish River in June, the …
When you’re shopping at the store, do you read the ingredient list before you buy a product? Would you know what the chemicals are or what they do? How can you know what’s harmful or safer for you to use? You shouldn’t need a Ph.D. in toxicology to buy …
