Oct 1, 2025 · Ecology will notify water right holders of the restrictions by mail this week. Water users in the Yakima Basin should be aware that Ecology staff will be checking to ensure diversions are off.

Each year, all facilities will report to Ecology on the quantity, quality, and end markets of the material processed. End markets must manage recyclables appropriately, without creating unnecessary …

Jan 22, 2026 · Water supply update: not enough snow, the drought continues Ecology offers funding to replace lights that hide toxic chemicals Let's talk about Hanford: women at Hanford in the Cold War …

Nov 20, 2025 · The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public input on the analysis through Feb. 4, 2026. The environmental assessment looks at a combined proposal to build a flow-through …

Feb 5, 2026 · Ecology offering up to $20K to help replace lights that hide toxic chemicals We help schools and daycare centers cover costs of an inspection, replacement lights, and proper disposal of …

Ecology provides the high-quality science that is the foundation of Washington state environmental policy. Our monitoring, assessment, and modeling services provide a data-rich understanding of our …

The Legislature directed Ecology to adopt rules exempting certain types of projects or agency actions from SEPA review. Called “categorical exemptions,” these actions do not require SEPA review …

Jan 6, 2026 · We had decent snowpack numbers, but it melted out quickly, forcing Ecology to broaden our drought declaration to cover those regions beginning in June. This is becoming the new normal …

Jan 14, 2026 · Calling all kids! Help Ecology design a clean water coloring book This Earth Day, we are hosting a coloring book design contest for kids across Washington. Students will learn about how to …

Sep 5, 2025 · Casey Sixkiller, the director of the Washington Department of Ecology, says the impacts of climate change are already being felt in Washington. “This is not a game – wildfire smoke, heat …