The “wettest” county east of the Cascades in June was Pend Oreille, which checked in with less than an inch of rain - a ...

On July 10, we received national recognition by national U.S. Water Alliance for our innovative Floodplains by Design program ...

The Washington Water Supply Update provides insights into the state's water resources, challenges, and management strategies.

A vernal pool wetland at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge in late May that is seasonally dry. The lighter, cracked soil has dormant seed shrimp eggs scattered on the surface. Did you know that many ...

Types of permits An air permit is required for businesses and individuals that emit air pollution through industrial processes or burning. An air permit protects public health and the environment by ...

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

Comment on draft 2026-2027 budget and fee schedule for registration We propose a draft budget and fee schedule for the air quality registration program. A business in our jurisdiction pays an annual ...

Some of our water quality improvement projects, including total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), are active and have webpages that are listed alphabetically (see left navigation menu). However, to find ...

We're sharing the notable updates we are proposing for the Sand and Gravel General permit as well as information about how ...

This grant is the latest in a series awarded for cleaning up the historically contaminated Port Gardner Bay. Ecology is now ...