Department of Ecology News Release - Dec. 14, 2021 OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Ecology is penalizing Arnold Haskin $13,800 for a December 2019 spill at the Brownsville Marina in Bremerton. On Sunday, December 22, 2019, the Port of Brownsville …
Satellite image taken on Nov. 15, 2021. Image courtesy of NASA. This has been a year of weather-driven extremes. In 2021, Washington experienced an unprecedented triple-digit heat wave, widespread summer wildfires, and record-setting drought conditions. By …
This is the transcript from a pod cast discussing frequently asked questions about our new Water Banking Pilot Program. You can also listen to the audio version. Our water banking pilot program offers up to $14,000,000 to public entities who want to set …
As we enter 2022, we want to look back on the last year of our agency’s work at Hanford in the next edition of Let's Talk About Hanford: A Year in Review. Join us for the live discussion 5:30 p.m. Jan. 13, 2022, on Facebook or WebEx. For our sixth …
Contaminated portions of this site at 800 Mercer St. will undergo cleanup as part of redevelopment. The buildings will be occupied by biotech and life science companies, with commercial space and public amenities on the ground level. The South Lake Union …
Department of Ecology News Release - Dec. 6, 2021 OLYMPIA – Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, Washington restaurants will no longer automatically include single-use food service items like utensils, condiments and straws with food orders. A new state law restricts …
New rules for zero emission vehicles will soon bring more choices to Washington consumers looking for an electric or hydrogen fuel cell car or truck that emits no greenhouse gases or any other form of tailpipe pollution. Cars and trucks are the largest …
Department of Ecology News Release - Dec. 1, 2021 OLYMPIA – To stop the flow of nitrogen pollution and improve the health of Puget Sound, the Department of Ecology is requiring wastewater treatment plants to monitor discharges, optimize operations, and …
Department of Ecology News Release - Nov. 24, 2021 OLYMPIA – Schools now have more time to apply for funding for sustainability projects through the Department of Ecology’s “Waste Not Washington” School Award program. Ecology has extended the application …
We’ve slipped into that special time of year here in the Pacific Northwest, when Mother Nature and daylight savings time conspire to make us feel like we dwell in darkness (or at least rainy grayness) 24 hours a day. Let’s shed a little light on the gloom …
Department of Ecology News Release - Nov. 18, 2021 OLYMPIA – Consumers use hundreds of items every day, many of which contain chemicals that are hazardous to human health or the environment. The Department of Ecology is seeking public input to determine …
Since 2019, Gov. Jay Inslee and the Washington Legislature have: It’s clearly been a busy few years for big moves on climate in Washington. The good news is that all of these new laws and programs will put Washington very close to meeting statewide …
Department of Ecology News Release - Oct. 19, 2021 OLYMPIA – Salmon need cool, clean water to survive. That includes enough oxygen and healthy habitat. To address these two needs, and support salmon recovery in the state, the Department of Ecology is …
On October 8, 2021, Jefferson County Public Health lifted a no-contact advisory at North Beach County Park. The wastewater treatment outfall is repaired and sampling has revealed that bacteria levels are now safe for water contact. Contact with fecal- …
Department of Ecology News Release - Sept. 21, 2021 OLYMPIA – [Ver este comunicado de prensa en Español] A failing septic system is usually a costly and urgent situation for homeowners. Fortunately, help is now available in every Washington county. As …
On August 20, 2021, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department lifted the closures at Sunnyside Beach Park and Chambers Creek Regional Park beaches. Sampling has revealed that bacteria levels are now safe for water contact. Contact with fecal-contaminated …
On Aug. 16, the Chehalis Basin Board voted unanimously to approve a two-year spending plan for the Chehalis Basin Strategy. The 2021-23 plan allocates $70 million, which was appropriated to our Office of Chehalis Basin (OCB) by the state legislature. The …
Businesses in Washington are often befuddled by all the requirements they face from state and local governments, especially when it comes to dealing with hazardous waste. Fortunately,we created the Pollution Prevention Assistance program (PPA) to help …
Department of Ecology News Release - Aug. 6, 2021 Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 OLYMPIA – This week, the Washington Department of Ecology launched its efforts to develop the program and regulations needed to implement the Climate Commitment Act, a new law Gov. Jay …
We're thrilled to announce our third virtual conversation in our Let's Talk About Hanford Series, this time in collaboration with our friends at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Tune in 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25 on Facebook or WebEx for Let…
