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 …
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 …
With higher than normal snowpack and one of the wettest springs in recent memory, there are people out there who’ve questioned why we recently extended a drought declaration for certain regions of the state. According to state law, when water supply is …
Through the Safer Products for Washington program, the Washington departments of Ecology and Health work on reducing harmful chemicals in consumer products. This program focuses on specific chemicals and products for five years, then the cycle repeats, …
OLYMPIA – Every year, more than 12 million pounds of litter ends up on Washington’s roadways and up to 40% - almost 5 million pounds - comes from unsecured cargo blowing out of trucks and cars. This debris isn’t just unsightly, it’s dangerous to motorists, …
GOLDENDALE – The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking comment on a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Project adjacent to the Columbia River in Klickitat County. Free Flow Power Project 101, LLC …
OLYMPIA – A cool and wet spring brought relief to much of Washington following the drought of 2021, but in a few parts of eastern Washington, the drought’s effects have lingered. Those continuing concerns led the Washington Department of Ecology to issue …
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on a new “cap-and-invest” rule needed to implement the Climate Commitment Act and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the state’s largest sources. Under the legislation passed in …
Wind and other clean low-carbon energy is needed to reduce emission of greenhouse gasses in Washington. The Legislature in 2020 asked the departments of Ecology and Commerce to work together to recommend some ways that the siting of "green," low- …
There are high hazard dams in poor condition! Quick, run for high ground! Or don’t. It’s not as terrifying as it may sound. A high hazard dam isn’t necessarily hazardous and poor condition doesn’t mean imminent failure. Ecology regulates 1,094 dams …
OLYMPIA – Washington state took an important step toward eliminating the use of persistent chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in common types of food packaging. A new report to the Washington State Legislature from the …
During late winter and springtime, brown water flows from Hangman Creek into the Spokane River. These flows contain large amounts of sediment and excess nutrients. When this occurs, it’s easy to see why streams in the Hangman Creek Watershed do not meet …
On 5/13/2022, the Kitsap Public Health District issued a no-contact health advisory for Dyes Inlet and Port Washington Narrows due to a sewage spill. The advisory is in place until 5/19/2022. Signs are posted at public access points to include Lions Field …
PORT TOWNSEND – Repeated water quality violations at the Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC) mill in Port Townsend led to a $27,000 penalty from the Washington Department of Ecology. Pollution above permitted levels can negatively impact the aquatic …
We’re exploring our agency’s role in doing inspections, compliance, and enforcement at the Hanford Site in the next edition of Let’s Talk About Hanford. Join us for the live discussion 5:30 p.m. June 7, on Zoom or Facebook. For this conversation, we' …
