About us - Washington State Department of Ecology
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.
Regulations & Permits - Washington State Department of Ecology
2018年7月17日 · Regulations & Permits. Use this portal to filter and search for all of our regulatory information.
Who we are - Washington State Department of Ecology
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.
Wildfire smoke - Washington State Department of Ecology
Color (Values) Meaning – What You Can Do Green (0-50) Good – It’s a great day to be active outside and a good time to make a plan if worse air quality is in the forecast.. Yellow (51-100) Moderate – Some people are especially sensitive to lower levels of particle pollution and should reduce exposure.For example, limit time outside and avoid strenuous outdoor activity.
Wetlands - Washington State Department of Ecology
Wetlands. Washington's wetlands protect water quality, reduce flooding, provide aquifer recharge for drinking water and other uses, and provide critical habitat for fish and wildlife.
Meet our director - Washington State Department of Ecology
Launched Office of Equity and Environmental Justice. In 2021, Watson launched Ecology’s new Office of Equity and Environmental Justice, the first office at any state agency dedicated to ensuring that Washington’s environmental laws protect every resident of our state equally, and that the health and economic impacts of past pollution and …
Water quality standards - Washington State Department of Ecology
Groundwater quality standards. The goal of the groundwater quality standards is to maintain the highest quality of groundwater by reducing and eliminating groundwater contamination. We work to protect groundwater from pollution so that it's drinkable and meets state standards. Surface water quality standards
Our history - Washington State Department of Ecology
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 …
Rainwater collection - Washington State Department of Ecology
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.
Our programs - Washington State Department of Ecology
Learn about our environmental programs. Air Quality – We partner with local clean air agencies to ensure communities have healthy air to breathe.. Climate Pollution Reduction Program – We implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. ...