Toxic chemicals in consumer products can escape into our homes, workplaces, and schools, and eventually make their way to our ...

Thanks to our brand-new Water Right Application Portal, water right applicants can apply for new water rights from their ...

A unique environmental program in Spokane is helping refugees and immigrants build connections with the environment and their ...

Public comments are accepted over a 30-, 45-, or 60-day period. During that time, you can share your input with us about specific changes in the permits we regulate. We review all comments and then ...

Here in the benthic lab, Halloween season wouldn’t be complete without a feature of one of Puget Sound’s less-appealing ...

Keep a litter bag in your vehicle to prevent roadside litter. Learn more. Litter is a big problem with a simple solution — everyone in Washington doing their part. Most people don’t litter. But the ...

The following templates are based on applicable SEPA rule sections and other guidance materials. Lead agencies are encouraged to modify these templates for their own use and add information for ...

Ecology, local clean air agencies, and Tribes can restrict indoor and outdoor burning under certain conditions. Air quality burn bans protect people when the air is unhealthy. Fire safety burn bans ...

Reclaimed — or recycled — water starts out as domestic wastewater (sewage), but is then treated and tested to use for specific purposes. After all the sewage from residences and businesses is ...

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program enforces Washington's toxics laws, including the Dangerous Waste regulations that many businesses need to comply with. We also offer technical ...

Our Solid Waste Management program coordinates solid waste and recycling programs in Washington. The state is committed to reducing and recycling waste wherever possible, and safely managing what ...

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 ...