The Lower Peshastin Creek Restoration Project cleaned up contamination, reconnected the creek to its historical channel, and ...

Ecology cleaned up smelting contamination on the Columbia River public waterfront in Northport using state funding to remove ...

We are starting two rulemakings to update Washington’s water quality standards to help address freshwater nutrient pollution and the harmful, toxic algal blooms that can result from it.

This is the list of rules we are authorized to implement. They are sorted by topic. Each rule links to official rule language on the Washington State Legislature's Code Reviser's web site. The Office ...

Dangerous substances can spill to land, water, or air. The sooner a spill is reported, the sooner we can respond. Failure to report a spill you're responsible for could result in penalties.

Clean air is vital for everyone. We manage smoke, vehicle pollution, industrial emissions, and other pollutants so communities have healthy air to breathe. We do this through permits, regulations, and ...

Producers of residential packaging and paper products will be responsible for the end-of-life management of their products. Using funds provided by producers, the PRO will invest in recycling system ...

Channel migration zones are areas in a floodplain where a stream or river channel can be expected to move naturally over time in response to gravity and topography. Water bodies such as rivers and ...

Build the path to your future! Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) creates future leaders through community involvement and mentorship. We have more than 300 members and experienced staff statewide ...

We estimate there are thousands of abandoned wells in Washington. If you find an abandoned well on your property, you are required to work with a licensed well driller to properly close it up, a ...

Rainwater collection, including the use of rain barrels, has become more popular as a supplemental source of water. In 2009, we issued a rainwater use interpretive policy, which clarifies that you may ...

Water quality issues. Fish and wildlife protection or enhancement in or adjacent to waters of the state, such as streams, lakes, wetlands, or the ocean. To be considered, projects must provide primary ...