Home - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBOur commitments. Climate resilience. Environmental justice. Environmental impact review (SEPA) Washington Conservation Corps. Puget Sound. California, Québec, and Washington to begin linkage agreement discussions. Learn about the groundbreaking contributions of our 2024 pollution prevention interns.
Recycling and disposal guide - Washington State Department of …
WEBHere is our guide to products you can recycle, where to take them, and where you can take other recyclables or hazardous household products. Recycling programs are free. Most hazardous household waste disposal sites are free, with some exceptions. Call your local disposal site to see their restrictions or fees.
About us - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBAbout us - Washington State Department of Ecology. About us. Our vision: Our innovative partnerships protect and sustain healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. Our mission: To protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations.
Regulations & Permits - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBJul 17, 2018 · We oversee many state and federal laws designed to protect Washington's land, air, and water. See our laws, rules, & rulemaking page for more information about our current rules and rulemaking.. See more about this collection...
Air & Climate - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBAir & Climate. Everyone deserves clean air to breathe and a sustainable future that responds to challenges presented by climate change. To reach these goals, we regulate harmful emissions from vehicles, burning, and industrial activities to help protect air quality and reduce greenhouse gases that increase temperatures around the globe.
Our programs - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBClimate Pollution Reduction Program – We implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. Environmental Assessment – We assess and monitor the environment, collect and share data, and assure that …
Water Resources - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBThe program's work. The Water Resources program focuses on: Monitoring statewide water supply. Managing water supply projects and water recovery solutions. Overseeing water rights. Streamflow restoration. Protecting streamflows. Regulating well construction and licensing. Ensuring dam safety.
Washington's Climate Resilience Strategy
WEBThe Climate Resilience Strategy: Prioritizes environmental justice and advances our focus on equity and reducing impacts of climate change on overburdened communities. Identifies ways the state can aid climate-response activities by local and tribal governments and others. Brings together current climate change response work across multiple ...
Air quality - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBAir Quality. Clean air is vital for everyone. We manage smoke, car pollution, industrial emissions, and other pollutants so communities have healthy air to breathe. We do this through permits, regulations, and reporting systems intended to keep air pollution at healthy levels. Check for a burn ban. Guidance for buying and using a wood stove.
Drought Response - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBApr 16, 2024 · Drought declared statewide. Statewide drought declared April 16, 2024, limited exceptions for Seattle, Everett and Tacoma metro areas.. With winter’s snowstorms largely behind us, our state’s low snowpack and forecasts for a dry and warm spring and summer have spurred the Department of Ecology to declare a drought emergency for most of Washington. . Ecology is making up to $4.5 million ...