About us - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBAbout us. Our vision: Our innovative partnerships protect and sustain healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. Our mission: To protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations.
Air quality - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBAir Quality. Clean air is vital for everyone. We manage smoke, car pollution, industrial emissions, and other pollutants so communities have healthy air to breathe. We do this through permits, regulations, and reporting systems intended to keep air pollution at healthy levels. Check for a burn ban. Guidance for buying and using a wood stove.
Who we are - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBWho we are. Our agency is dedicated to preserving and protecting the environment in Washington. To learn how we preserve and protect Washington's land, air, and water for today and for future generations, read the message from our director and our strategic plan. Explore our key programs.
Wetlands - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBWetlands. Washington's wetlands protect water quality, reduce flooding, provide aquifer recharge for drinking water and other uses, and provide critical habitat for fish and wildlife. We work in partnership to protect, restore, and manage wetlands and their important functions. We pursue this mission by providing technical assistance to local ...
Air & Climate - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBAir & Climate. Everyone deserves clean air to breathe and a sustainable future that responds to challenges presented by climate change. To reach these goals, we regulate harmful emissions from vehicles, burning, and industrial activities to help protect air quality and reduce greenhouse gases that increase temperatures around the globe.
Water & Shorelines - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBWater & Shorelines. We improve and protect water quality, manage and conserve water resources, and effectively manage coastal and inland shorelines to assure our state has sufficient supplies of clean water for communities and the natural environment.
Research & Data - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBJul 17, 2018 · Ecology provides the high-quality science that is the foundation of Washington state environmental policy. Our monitoring, assessment, and modeling services provide a data-rich understanding of our state’s land, air, and water.
Water quality - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBWater Quality. Our mission is to keep Washington waters clean. Use this site to find out if a lake, stream, or marine beach near you is healthy or polluted. Learn about water cleanup plans and how we’re addressing stormwater runoff, promoting good wastewater management, and protecting wetlands that are important for habitat and flood control.
Wells - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBThe Washington state well report (log) viewer allows you to search for and view detailed records of the construction and subsurface characteristics of individual wells. Well reports also contain information about location, owner name, driller name, and the quantity of water a well produces.
Responding to climate change - Washington State Department of …
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Washington’s climate change resilience strategy. Washington’s climate change resilience strategy is an important tool that brings together all of the necessary requirements to prepare for the impacts of climate change in Washington — particularly on the most vulnerable and those facing systemic inequities.. We are working to update our climate resilience strategy by Sept. 30, 2024.