Regional Business Administrator. Abbe White, [email protected], 360-791-9577 Air Quality manager. Sean Lundblad, [email protected], 360-789-9896 Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction manager. Michelle Underwood, [email protected], 360-280-9375 Shorelands & Environmental Assistance manager

The future of Ecology. Our 2019 - 2021 Strategic Plan outlines the challenges we're facing, and the steps we're taking to ensure that Washington’s environment is protected for generations to come. From responding to climate change, protecting air and water, reducing waste, protecting Puget Sound for orcas, and preventing and reducing …

About us. Our vision: Our 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.

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 ...

Who 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.

Water & 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.

Air & 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.

Rainwater collection, including the use of rain barrels, has become more popular as a supplemental source of water. In 2009, we issued a rainwater use interpretive policy, which clarifies that you may use water collected from your rooftop without a water right permit.However, there are rules on using rainwater as a potable (drinkable) water source.

Ecology, local clean air agencies, and Tribes can restrict indoor and outdoor burning under certain conditions. Air quality burn bans protect people when the air is unhealthy. Fire safety burn bans protect people and property when wildfire danger is high. Air …

The Climate Commitment Act (CCA) caps and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from Washington’s largest emitting sources and industries, allowing businesses to find the most efficient path to lower carbon emissions. This powerful program works alongside other critical climate policies to help Washington achieve its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050.