We are seeking public comment on the city of Washougal’s proposed update to its shoreline master program, including amendments to satisfy the periodic review requirement. The proposed shoreline master ...

The “wettest” county east of the Cascades in June was Pend Oreille, which checked in with less than an inch of rain - a ...

Comment on draft 2026-2027 budget and fee schedule for registration We propose a draft budget and fee schedule for the air quality registration program. A business in our jurisdiction pays an annual ...

Outdoor dust storms can be very unhealthy. Ecology and farmers have been working to reduce dust from fields. During a dust storm, massive amounts of soil and dust are suspended in air that can harm ...

On July 10, we received national recognition by national U.S. Water Alliance for our innovative Floodplains by Design program ...

The Washington Water Supply Update provides insights into the state's water resources, challenges, and management strategies.

Fire safety burn bans Fire safety burn bans are called by the Washington Department of Natural Resources, local fire districts, and Tribes to protect people and property when wildfire danger is high.

A vernal pool wetland at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge in late May that is seasonally dry. The lighter, cracked soil has dormant seed shrimp eggs scattered on the surface. Did you know that many ...

The Recycling Reform Act will improve Washington’s residential recycling system. Passed by the legislature in 2025, the law creates an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for residential ...

The Washington Legislature has awarded 20 million dollars to clean up the Weyerhaeuser Mill A site on Port Gardner Bay, part of the Port of Everett’s waterfront in Snohomish County. This grant is the ...

The new statewide battery recycling program will provide Washington residents with consistent, convenient, and safe battery recycling services.