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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 …

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 …

Jan 30, 2026 · Ecology prepares to fund 121 clean water projects $156 million in funding will support local projects across the state.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Jan 15, 2026 · Ecology estimates a compliant budget of $6.15 billion was needed for Fiscal Year 2026, and $6.76 billion is needed for 2027. While the more than $3.2 billion approved this year …