Ecology is at work statewide to protect your air, water and quality of life. Learn more about our regional work.

Solar panels convert solar energy into electricity through solar cells (also known as photovoltaic cells). Solar panels sometimes contain toxic metals, which means they may designate as dangerous ...

We help lakeshore property owners, communities, counties, state agencies, and Tribes identify and control invasive freshwater aquatic plants. Aquatic invasive plants are not native to Washington’s ...

Public comments are accepted over a 30-, 45-, or 60-day period. During that time, you can share your input with us about specific changes in the permits we regulate. We review all comments and then ...

The Rayonier Mill property covers about 70 acres of land on the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Ennis Creek runs from the foothills of the Olympic Mountains, through the site, and into Port ...

Washington is home to some of the nation's most productive farmlands. The way landowners and operators manage their lands also has important impacts on water quality. We work with landowners, ...

Your facility can choose to manage your dangerous waste pharmaceuticals under the special requirements for management of dangerous waste pharmaceuticals (WAC 173-303-555). Follow the steps outlined on ...

Under RCW 42.56.120(2), we are allowed to recover costs directly related to the copying of public records. We cannot charge a fee for inspection of records, or staff time spent on locating records or ...

When you burn, smoke must not impact your neighbors. You must put out your fire if it does. Learn about what is legal to burn. Always check for a burn ban before you burn. Smoke from outdoor burning ...

On March 17, we sent adjudication documents via certified mail to all landowners in Water Resources Inventory Area (WRIA) 1 who are within the area of a recorded water right or outside a public water ...

The Padilla Bay Reserve offers a variety of educational programs for school groups, children, families, and adults. Our interpretive center features interactive exhibits, saltwater aquariums, and ...

Under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), project proposals are reviewed by a designated “lead agency.” While this is typically a city or county government, other entities such as ports, ...