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Get involved with Ecology’s new campaign to reduce food waste in Washington – Use Food Well
Water Supply Update: There’s snow doubt, we’re still in drought
First Washington cap-and-invest offset credits issued
Safely disposing of firefighting foam – five options to consider
New report shows air pollution hits Washington’s most vulnerable the hardest
New rule requires more recycled content in plastic packaging
Litter is a big problem with easy solutions, and small daily choices have a big impact. Learn about our campaign to live litter-free and help others do the same.
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Westport seafood plant penalized $222,000 for water quality violations
June 13 news release – Ecology issued a $222,000 penalty to the Pacific Seafood-Westport facility for repeatedly sending polluted wastewater into Half Moon Bay in Westport.
Ecology helps secure $5.4 million to help build coastal resiliency
June 12 blog – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded $122 million to coastal states and territories and National Estuarine Research Reserves. $5.4 million will fund five Washington projects.
Proposed plan would guide Washington’s efforts to better prepare for and deal with climate impacts
June 11 news release – Working with other state agencies to update Washington’s Climate Resilience Strategy, Ecology has released a draft of that strategy and is seeking public comment on the plan.
Drought update: water supply in the Yakima Basin and what it means for you
June 10 blog – If you live in the Yakima Basin, you already know things are looking hot and dry with the irrigation season well under way. Here’s what else you need to know about the drought and what it means for your water.
It’s #SmokeReadyWeek in the PNW!
June 7 blog – Learn how to prepare for wildfire season and protect yourself from smoke during Smoke Ready Week.
Buzz into our next Let's Talk About Hanford: Pollinators of Hanford and Southern Central Washington
June 6 blog – In this end-of-spring edition of Let's Talk About Hanford and we're diving into the exciting world of Hanford's pollinators!
New labeling standards will make it easier to determine what packaging is compostable
June 6 blog – New compostable product labeling standards passed by the State Legislature in March 2024 will make it easier for to consumers determine what is and isn't compostable.
Washington campaign reminds motorists that securing their load leads to safer travels for everyone
June 3 news release – Agencias del estado aumenta las patrullas y el alcance en un esfuerzo para reducir la basura y mejorar las medidas de seguridad.
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