Washington State Department of Ecology

Washington State Department of Ecology

@ecology.wa.gov

Official Washington state Department of Ecology account. Protecting, preserving and enhancing Washington's environment for current and future generations. ecology.wa.gov

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Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

Catch us at Swift Creek, nerding out over revolutionary technology 🤓 How amazing is it that our plans to prevent flooding and manage asbestos-laden sediment in Swift Creek are not only working, but they led to a research opportunity with Arca Climate Technologies?

Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

We’re seeing if churning the sediment with their electric ATVs will speed up the natural removal of carbon from the atmosphere. An environmental win-win! Learn more: ecology.wa.gov/blog/october...

ecology.wa.govCapturing carbon while capturing asbestos<p>Whatcom County is making progress on its project to manage asbestos-laden sediment and control flooding in Swift Creek while also piloting a project to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.</p...
Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

We love scary costumes as much as the next person, but that doesn’t mean they have to be made with scary materials! Keep your eye out for safer alternatives to harmful chemicals in your fabrics, makeup, & jewelry. To look fa-boo-lous without toxics, find tips here: ecology.wa.gov/blog/october... 👻

ecology.wa.govA consciously magical guide to a safer Halloween<p>Practical guidance for Halloween costumes, makeup, and jewelry that aligns with Safer Products for Washington, the Toxic Free Cosmetics Act, and the Children&rsquo;s Safe Products Act.&nbsp;</p>
Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

Riding bikes is fun, so here are some fun facts about the Yakima Basin: 🗺️ Covers more than 6,000 square miles 🏘️ Home to over 370,000 people 🌱 Supports a $4.5 billion annual agricultural economy But a not-so-fun fact? The basin is in its 4th straight year of drought, and this won’t be the last time.

Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

That’s why the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan is working hard to prepare for future water shortages. We’re coordinating with partners to restore habitat, conserve water, and increase storage. We need these long-term solutions to manage our limited water supplies for future generations in the basin.

Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

Just a little #hopecore before heading into the weekend 🥲 As ecosystems and coasts change, our Coastal Zone Management program remains dedicated to protecting our beautiful coasts. We do it for the environment and for the animals and people that live, work, or play there, no matter the challenge.

Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

This winter, Ecology will embark on an ambitious year-long study of air quality conditions across the state. Specially equipped vehicles will zigzag across Washington, providing high resolution data about an alphabet soup of air pollutants.

Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

From ultrafine particles (UFPs) and greenhouse gases (GHGs) to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and criteria air pollutants (CAPs), the only thing missing from the list is LMNOPs - which our scientists insist are not a thing. 🤷

Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

The SEIS analyzes design elements that have been updated or added since the original 2022 design. Attend our in-person public hearing at the Olympia Center on Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. or join us virtually on Zoom on Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. You may also comment online or by mail through Nov. 9. 💬

deschutesestuaryproject.orgHome - Deschutes Estuary Restoration ProjectA monumental estuary restoration project in the heart of the Washington State capitol to restore 260 acres of estuarine habitat in South Puget Sound.
Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

Te invitamos a revisar y comentar sobre la renovación del permiso de residuos peligrosos y documentos suplementarios ahora disponibles. El periodo de comentarios públicos abre a las 12:00 a.m. del 5 de octubre y cierra a las 11:59 p.m. del 18 de noviembre de 2026.

Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

We want to hear from you! Ecology is proposing to reissue the dangerous waste permit for the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Ross Complex located at 5411 NE Highway 99 in Vancouver, WA 98666. We invite you to review and comment on the dangerous waste permit renewal and supporting documents.

Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

Kevin pasó por su primer lavado de coches y salió con algo más que un carro limpio. 🚗🫧 Nuestros socios, AutoSpa y The Wave Car Wash, regalarán bolsas reutilizables para basura durante la primera semana de octubre, hasta agotar existencias. ¿Quieres una?

Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

We choose you to save your food from the landfill this Food Waste Prevention Week! 🫵 Small changes in how you store your ingredients can make them last longer and taste better. And the impact on your wallet? IT’S SUPER EFFECTIVE! ⚡

Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

We brought out the big boss for this one because we get it! We all want to feel safe eating food and food date labels can be really helpful for that. However, “best by,” “use by,” and “sell by” dates aren’t always a hard line.

Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

If your food goes past those dates, do some investigating before getting rid of it. Is your bread just a little crunchier from sitting out? Or is starting to smell funky? Use your best judgment and save the food from the trash if you can. Learn more about preventing food waste at usefoodwell.org

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Gov. Bob Ferguson
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Today during Climate Week, Governor Gavin Newsom and I announced we've taken the next steps toward Washington joining the California–Québec carbon market in 2027. States and subnational governments are stepping up and leading at a time when the federal government is trying to dismantle...

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It’s a deep point of pride that California is moving forward with the process of linking its Cap-and-Invest program to Washington’s carbon market, building on our existing partnership with Québec to cut emissions and toxic global pollution.

Washington State Department of Ecology
@ecology.wa.gov

Our Bellingham Bay cleanup turned 30 this year, and yes, it’s thriving ✨ If you visit the waterfront today, you might never guess it used to be almost all heavy industry that left contaminated soil and sediments—and with the help of our partners, we’ve removed 211,000 tons of it!