About us - Washington State Department of Ecology
9 Feb 2026 at 1:00pm
Who we are Find everything you need to know about Ecology ? what we do, why we do it, and the latest news. Meet our director Our strategic plan News Our programs Environmental justice Our history Social media See more
Calling all kids! Help Ecology design a clean water coloring book
14 Jan 2026 at 6:02pm
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 help prevent pollution and design coloring book pages with this in mind.
Home - Washington State Department of Ecology
11 Feb 2026 at 6:59am
News Jan. 30, 2026 ? Ecology prepares to fund 121 clean water projects Jan. 22, 2026 ? First transfer of radioactive capsules complete at Hanford Site Jan. 15, 2026 ? Hanford cleanup gets record $3.2 billion budget Jan. 8, 2026 ? Hoquiam gets $17 million for critical flood mitigation project
Nov. 20 - Washington State Department of Ecology
20 Nov 2025 at 9:16pm
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 dam on the Chehalis River near Pe Ell to control flooding and make changes to the Chehalis-Centralia Airport levee.
Research & Data - Washington State Department of Ecology
2 May 2017 at 11:58pm
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 state?s land, air, and water.
Recycling Reform Act - Washington State Department of Ecology
19 Nov 2025 at 11:45am
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 pollution or further harming the environment.
Oct. 1 - Washington State Department of Ecology
1 Oct 2025 at 9:54pm
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.
Blog - Washington State Department of Ecology
8 Feb 2026 at 10:05pm
Ecology prepares to fund 121 clean water projects $156 million in funding will support local projects across the state.
Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Handbook
10 Feb 2026 at 1:10am
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 because the size or type of the activity is unlikely to cause a significant adverse environmental impact.
Did record rainfall end Washington?s drought?
6 Jan 2026 at 6:19pm
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 in Washington.
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9 Feb 2026 at 1:00pm
Who we are Find everything you need to know about Ecology ? what we do, why we do it, and the latest news. Meet our director Our strategic plan News Our programs Environmental justice Our history Social media See more
Calling all kids! Help Ecology design a clean water coloring book
14 Jan 2026 at 6:02pm
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 help prevent pollution and design coloring book pages with this in mind.
Home - Washington State Department of Ecology
11 Feb 2026 at 6:59am
News Jan. 30, 2026 ? Ecology prepares to fund 121 clean water projects Jan. 22, 2026 ? First transfer of radioactive capsules complete at Hanford Site Jan. 15, 2026 ? Hanford cleanup gets record $3.2 billion budget Jan. 8, 2026 ? Hoquiam gets $17 million for critical flood mitigation project
Nov. 20 - Washington State Department of Ecology
20 Nov 2025 at 9:16pm
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 dam on the Chehalis River near Pe Ell to control flooding and make changes to the Chehalis-Centralia Airport levee.
Research & Data - Washington State Department of Ecology
2 May 2017 at 11:58pm
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 state?s land, air, and water.
Recycling Reform Act - Washington State Department of Ecology
19 Nov 2025 at 11:45am
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 pollution or further harming the environment.
Oct. 1 - Washington State Department of Ecology
1 Oct 2025 at 9:54pm
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.
Blog - Washington State Department of Ecology
8 Feb 2026 at 10:05pm
Ecology prepares to fund 121 clean water projects $156 million in funding will support local projects across the state.
Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Handbook
10 Feb 2026 at 1:10am
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 because the size or type of the activity is unlikely to cause a significant adverse environmental impact.
Did record rainfall end Washington?s drought?
6 Jan 2026 at 6:19pm
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 in Washington.
WHAT IS THIS? This is an unscreened compilation of results from several search engines. The sites listed are not necessarily recommended by Surfnetkids.com.
