Major upgrades to the residential recyling system are coming. Producers will be responsible for residential packaging waste, ...

Incentive Fund, a new project to lower financial barriers that prevent businesses from adopting safer products, install ...

Proper disposal of hazardous products goes a long way to keep toxic chemicals out of the environment. When products are disposed improperly they can harm human health, wildlife, and ecosystems: Never ...

Sometimes things happen with wastewater treatment and untreated or partially treated sewage can spill. We created a webpage ...

The Beach Environmental Assessment, Communication & Health (BEACH) Program ensures that marine water is safe to swim and play in and informs the public if water doesn't meet swimming standards.

Established in 2005, the 199-acre Snohomish Basin Bank is located in Snohomish County. This bank is approved for mitigation use. An overview of Snohomish Basin Bank showing different development ...

Washington adopted a color-code for waste containers and lids in 2025. Studies show that standard bin colors and labels can improve recycling outcomes that lead to environmental benefits. Starting in ...

Completing this project will resolve water quality issues, help address invasive species concerns, and re-establish important habitat for juvenile salmonids by restoring 260 acres of estuarine and ...

Now Available: 2022 Wetland Guidance for Critical Areas Ordinance Updates Ecology has completed its 2022 Wetland Guidance for Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) Updates document. We released a draft for ...

If a business emits air pollution, it is probably regulated by Ecology or a local clean air agency. This may require registering every year. A business must pay a yearly fee based on the amount of air ...

Transportation is the second largest expense for most Americans, after housing. Switching to an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid unlocks thousands of dollars in savings for Washingtonians. The ...