Ecology, EPA, Cowlitz Fire and Rescue, and Longview Fire and Rescue are responding to an incident at Nippon Dynawave. You can ...

From snowpack data, to river forecasts to climate predictions, there's a lot of science behind a drought declaration.

Spokane, once a hot spot for air pollution, is a shining example of how decades of thoughtful public policy work can improve ...

The draft permit we proposed to reissue to Forks Wastewater Treatment Plant authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater to groundwater via infiltration basins on the grounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ...

As we continue to celebrate American Wetlands Month, we encourage you to look at the plants in your area. One way to tell whether you're looking at a wetland is by identifying the plants. Wetlands ...

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.

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 ...

We are leading efforts to control sources of pollution from the drainage area surrounding the Lower Duwamish Waterway (LDW) Superfund site. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees ...

We prevent and clean up toxic leaks and spills across the state. We respond to spills, inspect chemical storage and transport facilities, and clean up complex contaminated sites that threaten the ...

Waters of the state belong to the public and can't be owned by any individual or group. Instead, a person or group may be granted a right to use a volume of water, for a defined purpose, in a specific ...