We are leading a geothermal collaborative process to support Washington’s transition to clean energy. This effort is bringing together the public, local governments, Tribes, state agencies, utilities ...

Two years into using the new SIte Hazard Assessment and Ranking Process, we've assessed over 1,400 sites. Watch our progress and compare sites with an interactive dashboard.

Washington’s coastal zone encompasses all the marine shorelines on the Pacific Ocean coast as well as Puget Sound, Hood Canal and Strait of Juan de Fuca. It also includes all the lands and waters in ...

World Wetlands Day is celebrated every Feb. 2 to help raise global awareness about the importance of wetlands to people and the planet.

We established a special Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team, or COHORT, to help boost the ability of coastal communities and Tribes to thrive in the present, adapt to challenges and ...

Ecology funding is supporting efforts to reconnect Myers Creek in Okanogan County to its floodplain to restore wetlands. Communities across Washington are preparing to improve wastewater facilities, ...

As the state’s lead agency managing litter programs, we operate youth and adult litter pickup crews and provide funding for litter pickup and prevention to state and local governments. We also oversee ...

The State Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Offer List is now available. Submit comments from Jan. 29, 2026 12 a.m. to Feb. 28, 2026 at 5 p.m. on our online comment form. Final funding offers will be made July ...

We invite you to share your perspectives on geothermal energy development in Washington. The workshop will begin at 1:30 p.m. and end around 3:30 p.m. As part of the state’s transition to clean energy ...

Water conservancy boards may provide a faster option for processing your application for change or transfer of a water right. Available in many areas of the state, water conservancy boards process ...

Ecology started using the Site Hazard Assessment and Ranking Process (SHARP) to assess contaminated sites in January 2024. Our goal is to assess most active sites by 2030. Active sites may be waiting ...

As we learn more, it becomes increasingly apparent that new and emerging contaminants impact critical resources such as salmon, safe drinking water, and recreational waters. Analytical data are used ...