Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) is a statewide service program for young adults ages 18-25 and military veterans. We create future leaders through hands-on environmental service, community ...

Major upgrades to the residential recyling system are coming. Producers will be responsible for residential packaging waste, ...

Over the course of many decades, human activities led to water polluted by fecal bacteria in the Snohomish River Basin. Today ...

Our return-on-investment research describes tangible outcomes in terms of numbers, such as jobs created, acres redeveloped, ...

Reuse and recycling efforts for sports gear, wedding décor, software and composting were celebrated at the annual Pitch ...

Immerse yourself in outdoor environmental projects and cultivate a connection to the Northwest, your teammates, and the unique ecological features that define our region. Ecology's Washington ...

Substantial damage assessments are required any time a structure located within the Special Flood Hazard Area (FEMA 100-year floodplain) is damaged. FEMA and Ecology have guidance and resources ...

The Climate Commitment Act (CCA) reduces climate pollution by putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions. The law requires large emitters to compete to buy allowances for every metric ton of ...

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.

Wildfire smoke is a major threat to human health. Smoke from wildfires is the largest source of particle pollution in Washington. Breathing in smoke causes wheezing and coughing, heart and lung ...

Ecology has collected greenhouse gas emissions data from industrial facilities since 2012. In 2022, this dataset was expanded to include all of the state’s largest emitters in anticipation of the ...

We manage water resources to benefit all Washingtonians and to protect the natural environment for current and future generations. Our vision is that Washington State's water resources support ...