Our permit allows appropriate pesticide use to control noxious weeds that harm local ecosystems or disrupt agricultural ...

On Wednesday, the Washington Department of Ecology released the results of the 11th quarterly Cap-and-Invest auction. Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller issued the following statement: “Today’s auction ...

We updated the air quality map, adding new features to the classic ones. Now it works the same on desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone. Find tips in the short user guide. Current air quality ...

We’re working with our partners to protect the water quality in the Spokane watershed, clean up toxic chemicals, and manage and conserve water for local communities and the natural environment. The ...

Working for Ecology offers great benefits — health care, retirement, vacation. But the biggest benefit of all is knowing that your work is helping create a cleaner, healthier, more beautiful state for ...

We manage the Padilla Bay Reserve, which provides research and stewardship opportunities as well as educational classes and professional trainings on a variety of environmental topics. The Breazeale ...

In 2023, the Legislature passed a law creating a product stewardship program for batteries. This new law requires battery producers to create a statewide collection ...

Today the Washington Department of Ecology issued an official rebuke of a draft report by the U.S. Department of Energy being used to justify the Trump Administration’s rollback of federal climate ...

Meet us this month at the Georgetown Community Council meeting, at the old city hall.

Is your item badly damaged? Some locations may reject items (like TVs with broken CRTs) that are a health and safety hazard. Call ahead to ask. Please note that computer peripherals such as keyboards, ...

Use this portal to filter and search for all of our regulatory information. We oversee many state and federal laws designed to protect Washington's land, air, and water. See our laws, rules, & ...

We prevent and clean up toxic leaks and spills across the state. We respond to spills, inspect chemical storage and transport facilities, and clean up complex contaminated sites that threaten the ...