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New report details $1.5 billion in Climate Commitment Act investments

A new report from the Washington Department of Ecology details how $1.5 billion of Climate Commitment Act (CCA) revenue was invested in local communities during the 2023-25 biennium - the most ...
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Major habitat restoration project completed on Lower Peshastin Creek

The Lower Peshastin Creek Restoration Project cleaned up contamination, reconnected the creek to its historical channel, and ...
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Environmental report analyzes impacts of proposed Chehalis River flood reduction project

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 ...
Washington State Department of Ecology

Taking steps to tackle nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms

We are starting two rulemakings to update Washington’s water quality standards to help address freshwater nutrient pollution and the harmful, toxic algal blooms that can result from it.
Washington State Department of Ecology

6PPD State of the Science

This event is scheduled for two days: Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. To see the time and schedule of individual speakers, here is a detailed daily agenda. The forum will follow this ...
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2025 wildfire season: air quality in review

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 ...
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Dwindling water supplies force new restrictions in Yakima Basin beginning Oct. 6

In the Yakima Basin, a third consecutive year of drought has caused historically low reservoir storage and streamflows. To address those conditions, the Washington Department of Ecology is issuing an ...
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Strategy in action

As the fall rains return to Washington, it’s easy to forget that we just exited one of the warmest summers in our state’s recorded history. June to August of 2025 was, according to the Washington ...
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State launches disposal program for toxic firefighting foams

Firefighting foams like those pictured will be collected at fire departments across the state. Ecology is partnering with fire departments across the state to help protect firefighters from exposure ...
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Community solutions for improving air quality

Public meetings, like one held by a grant partner in Ellensburg, are an essential tool to develop community support for air pollution reduction projects. Amid robust demand, we awarded $10 million ...
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I thought this was called summer?

We’ve seen the comments. On social media. On news articles. A few via email. We hear you. When we talk about drought, there are thoughts. Questions. Opinions. Some of those… helpful. Others… mmmm.
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Cleaning up Weyerhaeuser Mill A

The Washington Legislature has awarded 20 million dollars to clean up the Weyerhaeuser Mill A site on Port Gardner Bay, part of the Port of Everett’s waterfront in Snohomish County. This grant is the ...