Fire danger is high in many areas because of hot, dry weather. Most of the state is still in a drought. Burn bans are in place across Washington. Check with your local fire district before lighting ...

As of August 2023, you can submit a burn permit application online. Find out how to get an agricultural burn permit online. We issue permits for commercial agricultural burning. We also make daily ...

State and local agencies determine whether a project or proposal needs environmental review using the SEPA process. Unless specifically exempted by statute or state SEPA rules (see WAC 197-11-800 ...

The Yakima Basin is home to 400,000 people and a $4.5 billion agriculture industry. With warming winter temperatures threatening aquifers and snowpack, the Basin is facing the challenges of water ...

This is a sulfite pulp mill. With around 200 employees, the mill makes about 550 tons of dissolving pulp (acetate, viscose, and ether grades) each day. It treats its wastewater, and sends it to Grays ...

Working for Ecology offers great benefits — health care, retirement, vacation. But the biggest benefit of all is knowing that your work is helping create a cleaner, healthier, more beautiful state for ...

In 2020, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Laura Watson to serve as the 13th Director of the Department of Ecology. Watson came to the position well-prepared for the challenges that come with ...

We also provide educational resources to property owners who want to drill a new well, maintain a well, or close down (decommission) an unused well. Well drillers and property owners have the ...

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All laboratories seeking environmental accreditation must provide a quality assurance manual for review and approval by our auditors These resources, including a handy checklist, can help you write or ...

The Department of Health recommends private well owners test their drinking water every year for coliform bacteria and nitrate. These two contaminates can rapidly affect a person’s health — possibly ...

In 2008, Washington's Legislature passed the Children's Safe Products Act (or CSPA) (Chapter 70A.430 RCW). This law applies to children’s products sold in Washington state. Washington’s laws apply to ...