For more information on the programmatic environmental impact statement currently being developed by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council on electrical transmission, please visit their website.

As Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Through innovative ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added 27 additional chemicals to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) list under the National Defense Authorization Act. You may need to report these chemicals ...

We're committed to improving wetland mitigation and providing effective guidance to applicants throughout the permitting process. We are currently working to produce new guidance that will clearly ...

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 ...

All laboratories seeking environmental accreditation must provide a quality assurance manual for review and approval by our auditors These resources, including a handy checklist, can help you write or ...

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 ...

Stormwater Capacity Grants are non-competitive and awarded to Phase I and Phase II National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) municipal permittees for activities and equipment necessary ...

We prevent and clean up toxic leaks and spills across the state. We respond to spills, inspect chemical storage and transport facilities, and clean up complex contaminated sites that threaten the ...

The Padilla Bay Reserve offers a variety of educational programs for school groups, children, families, and adults. Our interpretive center features interactive exhibits, saltwater aquariums, and ...

We follow up on wetland mitigation sites to ensure mitigation requirements are fulfilled. Permittees are required to meet the terms and conditions of their permits, including successful implementation ...

Our Solid Waste Management program coordinates solid waste and recycling programs in Washington. The state is committed to reducing and recycling waste wherever possible, and safely managing what ...