Home - Washington State Department of Ecology The Washington State Department of Ecology provides resources and information to protect and manage Washington's environment and natural resources
Region contacts - Washington State Department of Ecology Planning to visit one of our offices? If you would like to meet with a staff member in person, please call ahead to confirm that they will be available Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a m – 5 p m If you don't know the staff member's phone number, call the receptionist to find out
Research Data - Washington State Department of Ecology Ecology provides the high-quality science that is the foundation of Washington state environmental policy Our monitoring, assessment, and modeling services provide a data-rich understanding of our state’s land, air, and water We provide access to that data through reports, databases, maps and user-friendly online tools
Stormwater manuals - Washington State Department of Ecology Our stormwater manuals provide stormwater permit implementation and management guidance Contact your municipality or permit administrator to determine which manual you need and for questions regarding implementation of stormwater management guidance
Grants loans - Washington State Department of Ecology We manage grants and loans that benefit the health of Washington's land, air, and water This page is your gateway to our grant and loan funding opportunities and guidance for managing your grant or loan Ecology is in the final phase of a 20-month project to modernize the EAGL (Ecology's
Public records requests - Washington State Department of Ecology The Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42 56 RCW, requires us to promptly make identifiable public records available for inspection and provide records upon request We adopted rules, Chapter 173-03 WAC, to implement the requirements of the Public Records Act Many public records are available
Jobs at Ecology - Washington State Department of Ecology Working at Ecology As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability
Construction stormwater permit - Washington State Department of Ecology Stormwater runoff from construction sites can carry muddy water, debris, and chemicals into local waterways Sediments, chemicals, and debris can harm aquatic life and reduce water quality We require regulated construction sites to get coverage under the Construction Stormwater General Permit
CLARC - Washington State Department of Ecology Cleanup Levels and Risk Calculation (CLARC) is a compendium of technical information related to calculating cleanup levels under Washington's Cleanup Rule, the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) Regulation, Chapter 173-340 WAC On these pages, you'll find information to help you establish cleanup levels for chemicals found at hazardous waste sites Cleanup levels help determine what actions (if