If you’ve heard a bit of noise or noticed equipment and trucks moving in and out of various locations along the Bellingham ...

The rains and floods that swept through our communities in December was followed by cooler weather and heavy snow. That ...

There is so much to discover about how Ecology’s work might show up in your life. Stay in the loop so you know about air and ...

A new report from the Washington Department of Ecology shows that the state’s Clean Fuel Standard eliminated an estimated 2 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2023 for less than 1 cent per gallon of ...

New PFAS rules took effect in 2025, making consumer products safer in Washington. See how Ecology is reducing pollution at ...

This enforcement action follows the conclusion of Ecology’s investigation of the 2023 Conway spill. For questions about the ongoing response for a leak on the Olympic Pipeline that began Nov. 11, 2025 ...

A revised draft environmental impact statement looks at the potential impacts to fish, habitat, water quality and nearby communities from a proposed project to reduce flood damage in the Chehalis ...

At Spanaway Lake, toxic algal blooms mean the lake closes for recreation to keep people safe. Ecology is starting a rulemaking to address toxins produced during harmful algal blooms in freshwater.

Geothermal energy comes from the natural heat inside the earth and can be used to generate electricity. Mountains, such as Mt. St. Helens, have been identified as having geothermal resource potential.

Tugboats. Street sweepers. Freight switchers. Ambulances. Box trucks. All of these vehicles typically run on diesel engines that produce harmful exhaust. But there is cleaner technology available, and ...

The Wenatchee area continues to see some smoke impacts from the Labor Mountain Fire, but recent rain and cooler weather mean wildfire season is winding down. It's a good time to look back at this year ...