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Ecology helps secure $5.4 million to help build coastal resiliency
NOAA has awarded $122 million
Drought update: water supply in the Yakima Basin and what it means for you
If you live in the Yakima Basin, you know things are looking hot and dry with the irrigation season well under way. Here’s what you need to know about the drought and what it means for your water.
It’s #SmokeReady Week in the PNW!
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
In this end-of-spring edition of Let's Talk About Hanford, we're diving into the exciting world of Hanford's pollinators!
New labeling standards will make it easier to determine what packaging is compostable
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.
The scoop on monitoring for marine beach poop
View our safe swimming map for summer beach advisories and closures. Help us keep poop off the beach.
Collaborating for cleaner water: The next step for the Spokane River
Learn more about the work being done in the Spokane River to remove PCBs and improve water quality.
Changing weather, changing water – it's time to look out for harmful algal blooms
It’s time to watch for harmful algal blooms! The only way to know for sure if toxins are present is through laboratory testing. Read on to learn more.
Behind the scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program
We are spotlighting the team that oversees cleanup of the most contaminated nuclear site in the country.
From forklifts to catch basins, protecting water quality at industrial sites
We regulate stormwater at nearly 1,200 industrial facilities across Washington through the Industrial Stormwater General Permit.