The easiest way to avoid food waste is to not overbuy. Proper storage of what you do purchase is another way to prevent food waste. Home composting is an excellent option for what can't be used or ...

El Departamento de Ecología está proponiendo enmiendas al Capítulo 173-201A WAC, Normas de calidad del agua para aguas superficiales del estado de Washington (en inglés, Water Quality Standards for ...

Padilla Bay is a great place for kids to visit. We have aquariums, exhibits, trails, and a "hands-on" room just for kids. For songs, videos, coloring pages, and more about the estuary, email Susan ...

Padilla Bay is located in Skagit County at the northeast corner of Puget Sound. It's part of the Salish Sea, which includes the Straits of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound, Hood Canal, Georgia Straits, and ...

Marine spatial planning is an integrated approach for managing human activities in the marine environment to ensure a resilient and healthy Pacific Ocean coast that supports sustainable economic, ...

Whether you are a parent with young children, a budding naturalist, a concerned citizen, or an environmental professional dealing with coastal issues, Padilla Bay offers educational programs for you.

Issuing water quality permits. Reviewing and approving local shoreline master programs and issuing guidance on shoreline aquaculture planning. Supporting scientific research to better understand ...

Plastic bags are a major contaminant in Washington’s recycling facilities, waterways, roadways, and environment. Washington's Plastic Bag Ban will reduce pollution by prohibiting single-use plastic ...

The federal Coastal Zone Management Act authorizes states with approved Coastal Zone Management Programs to review federal actions, which include federal agency activities and the issuance of federal ...

Every five years, the Washington Coastal Zone Management Program conducts a self-assessment of our program to determine gaps and improvement opportunities within nine enhancement areas, and to assess ...

Baby crabs are cute — or are they? Considered one of the world’s most damaging marine invasive species, European green crabs have hit headline news in Washington state because this non-native crab has ...

Businesses may be required to submit certain reports to us. The types of reports and possible fees you may need to pay depends on the: Products used and stored. Wastes generated. Type of work done at ...