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Ecology investigates contaminated groundwater at Boeing Auburn site
Some western Washington residents are getting new information about a continuing investigation into a plume of contaminated groundwater.
Tacoma Smelter Plume: Dirt Alert! and Soil Cleanup Coming to Ruston and North Tacoma
Dirt Alert is a program to protect you and your family from arsenic and lead in soil.
From crashes to drug labs: A look inside Ecology's Spill Response Program
Our Spills Program responds to spill emergencies, inspects chemical storage facilities, and cleans up a range of contaminated sites across Washington. Responder Sam Hunn gives us an inside look.
Affordable housing and economic stimulus through environmental cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $2.1 million in grants to four Washington communities to help assess local brownfields.
Commemorate World Wetlands Day by hiking Renton's Springbrook Creek Trail
On World Wetlands Day, we highlight the importance of conserving and using wetlands wisely, especially in urban areas.
Cleaning up: Boeing Auburn feasibility study
The Boeing Auburn cleanup site includes a large off-property area. Cleanup strategies studied include speeding up a natural cleanup process. Comment on that study!
Comment on cruise ship agreement amendments
Seeking comments on proposed amendments to Washington's cruise ship environmental agreement.
Ecology extends public comment period for draft net pen guidance
We have extended the deadline for the public to comment on draft state guidance for commercial marine net pens to Aug. 5, 2021.
Calling all volunteers! Help your community recover from an oil spill and volunteer your vessel
We are looking for volunteers to help in the event of a large oil spill.
Cleaning up: Making progress in downtown Bothell
Since 2006, we’ve worked with the City of Bothell on contamination cleanup in their downtown. We’ve reached several milestones, including proposing removal of environmental covenants at three sites.