For Ecology, Earth Day is more than just one day a year — it’s our mission every day. From responding to climate change, ...

In 2024, the Washington Legislature passed Senate Bill 5649 amending the state’s floodplain management law allowing ...

Do you enjoy spending your summer outside? Do you like science and data? We are looking for six field crew members to join us ...

Making clean hydrogen is just one example of the hands-on activities that are included in the Renewable Energy Vehicle and ...

At its most basic level, drought means there is a lack of water to meet needs. Every year, we carefully monitor snowpack, precipitation, and local temperatures to help anticipate potential drought ...

Register for each webinar to get your meeting ID and passcode. To hear the webinar better or to call in only, use your phone (instead of the computer) to call 253‑215‑8782. El Departamento de Ecología ...

At Ecology, every day is Earth Day. Our mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for today and for future generations. Our staff work across the state to accomplish this mission, ...

Almost 400 water right holders are at risk of having their water shut off in the next Columbia River drought. Historically, Columbia River droughts haven’t come around often, happening about once ...

Store your firewood to keep it dry. As the days grow warmer, let's make sure spring is the only thing in the air! This is a great time of year to manage yard waste responsibly, prepare firewood for ...

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 ...

We collect shoreline imagery and conduct regular geospatial mapping of the Puget Sound shoreline. State law requires that we provide the following shoreline data: 360-degree on-the-water photos ...

Addressing nonpoint pollution remains a key issue across the state. While Ecology leads efforts to restore and protect water quality, it takes everyone working together to clean up our rivers, lakes, ...