The Oregon-Washington Water Year 2024 Recap and 2025 Outlook Meeting is scheduled for Oct. 29-30 from 9 a.m. to noon both ...

The Permit Writer’s Manual (Ecology Publication Number 92-109) is meant to guide permit writers and the public through our process of developing and issuing wastewater discharge permits. Permit Writer ...

Operators commonly meet their professional growth by earning 3.0 continuing education units (CEUs) each professional growth cycle. Operators earn these CEUs by attending approved training courses.

Waste management in Washington relies on a working partnership between state and local governments and private-sector businesses. County governments and local health departments develop solid waste ...

The State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan provides direction for residents, businesses, and governments to more wisely manage waste and materials. Waste generation continues to increase, in aggregate ...

Households and businesses generate millions of gallons of leftover paint each year. It’s really messy and expensive to deal with. Garbage haulers don’t want it in their trucks. Drying it out is time ...

A beneficial use determination (BUD) is a statewide exemption from Washington’s solid waste permitting requirements. Rules addressing BUDs are found at WAC 173-350-200. Before a BUD can be issued, we ...

We're working to improve air quality in 16 Washington communities that are historically overburdened with health, social, and environmental inequities and are highly impacted by criteria air pollution ...

We propose to approve Mission Construction dba Gorge Crete's air quality general order application for a portable concrete batch plant. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested. Gorge ...

As seedlings grow, they will provide additional shade cover for aquatic species in the Green River. Flaming Geyser State Park is a gem within the Washington State Park system. Located just outside of ...

The Boeing Isaacson Thompson site is located along the east bank of the Duwamish Waterway in Tukwila. After decades of industrial use, the Boeing Isaacson Thompson site is undergoing significant ...

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 ...