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About Us

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Our Mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land, and water.

The Mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations. In order to fulfill our mission and move Washington forward in a global economy, the Dept. of Ecology has three goals:

  • Prevent pollution
  • Clean up pollution
  • Support sustainable communities and natural resources

ECOLOGY PRIORITIES

Overview | Saving Puget Sound | Facing Climate Change | Reducing Toxic Threats | Managing our Water | Making Mitigation Work |

BUDGET AND STRATEGIC PLANNING

Overview | Budget Snapshot 2009 | 2009-2011 Strategic Plan | 2009-2011 Budget | Budget and Program Overview 2007-09 | Budget Archives |

ACCOUNTABILITY TO CITIZENS

GMAP: Government Management, Accountability and Performance | Regulatory Improvement | 2007 Washington State Quality Award Application

WORKING WITH THE EPA

Ecology-EPA Environmental Performance Partnership

AWARDS FROM ECOLOGY

Environmental Excellence Awards | Governor's Award for Sustainable Practices | Terry Husseman Sustainable School Awards | Outstanding Wastwater Treatment Plant Awards

ECOLOGY PEOPLE AND LOCATIONS

Headquarters office | Ecology regional office contacts | Agency org chart | Ecology Executive Management Team | Contact us |

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NEW! - 02/20/09 ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECTS AND ECOLOGY

2008 PERMIT APPLICANT SURVEY RESULTS

Ecology receives high marks for helpfulness, professionalism and responsiveness.

ECONOMY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Clean, green, competitive Washington.

BUDGET SNAPSHOT 2009

HISTORY OF ECOLOGY

In celebration of the first 35 years, 1970-2005
(PDF, 3 MB)

BEST PRACTICES

Plain Talk
Sustainability