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Budget and Strategic Planning

What we do

The Department of Ecology is Washington State’s primary agency for environmental protection — for air, land, and water.

Throughout the state, Ecology works to fulfill our mission in a variety of ways; from the permits and inspections that are part of administering and enforcing the state’s environmental laws and regulations, to field monitoring, sampling and analysis, to providing grants, technical assistance, workshops, public meetings, a Web site, walk-in services and several toll-free numbers.

Ecology’s budget reflects the extent and complexity of our work, as well as the environmental issues and opportunities that Washington state faces.

Ecology budget information

• Budget Snapshot 2009 - a look at the current status of our budget and how we are managing shortfalls and new activities
• 2009-2011 Strategic Plan - describes our four strategic priorities, program missions, activities, results, and performance measures. Also describes Ecology's financial, organization and personnel capacity, and information technology strategies for July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011.
• 2009-2011 Budget - links to fact sheets and summaries for operating and capital budgets
• Budget and Program Overview 2007-09 - overview of Ecology's 2007 to 2009 biennial budget & where the money comes from, how it will be used, and what we hope to see happen as a result of our work.
• Budget Archives - links to past budget documentation

State budget information

• Washington's Budget - Governor Gregoire's budget information page