The Action Agenda for Puget Sound sets cleanup priorities for contaminated sites at priority bays and any location within a half mile of Puget Sound. We're overseeing — and, in many cases, helping to ...

We've always focused on protecting and improving Washington's environment. Our work removes toxics from the environment through prevention and cleanup, improves conditions for the food web, and ...

Our health care team assists healthcare facilities throughout Washington better understand how to manage their pharmaceutical wastes and comply with the Dangerous Waste Regulations. Visit our ...

We value your input and want to hear from you as we continue to implement the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) across Washington state. Check out our current and upcoming opportunities to give your input, ...

Clean and cool water is vital to salmon recovery across Washington. Industry and land use practices, including agriculture, logging and development, can impact streamside plants and contribute to ...

Ecology is considering amendments to the Clean Vehicles Program rule. Visit our rulemaking page for more information, including upcoming virtual information sessions and recordings. Washington is one ...

Information for residents of Washington, to help you better understand the work Ecology does, find what's happening near you, and see what you can to do to help protect our environment!

If you are temporarily or permanently closing your underground storage tanks, the items below may be required. Be sure to also check with your local city and county authorities to determine if there ...

Build your path to the future! Immerse yourself in outdoor environmental projects and cultivate a connection to the Northwest, your teammates, and the unique ecological features that define our region ...

We held an informal comment period from May 6, 2024 at 4 p.m. to May 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Solar panels convert solar energy into electricity through solar cells (also known as photovoltaic cells). Solar panels sometimes contain toxic metals, which means they may designate as dangerous ...