Ecology, local clean air agencies, and Tribes can restrict indoor and outdoor burning under certain conditions. Air quality burn bans protect people when the air is unhealthy. Fire safety burn bans ...

We propose updates to the human health criteria in Table 240 of WAC 173-201A-240, Toxic substances, to: Replace 143 state-adopted human health criteria for 73 pollutants that the Environmental ...

A large landslide on Sumas mountain deposits naturally-occurring asbestos and metals in sediment of Swift Creek. Ecology and Whatcom County Public Works Department are collaborating on a flood control ...

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We invest funds from the Volkswagen settlement and our Clean Diesel program in projects that reduce emissions from transportation. These investments help improve air quality and people's health. They ...

We are investing federal settlement and state penalty funds from Volkswagen to fund clean transportation grants. These grants accelerate access to zero-emission transportation options and spread ...

The long-term sustainability of the solid waste funding system has been a concern of local governments in particular for more than two decades. We have released several reports over this time, ...

Waste tires are those no longer suitable for their intended purpose due to wear or damage. Accumulations of waste tires harbor mosquitos, snakes, and other vermin, which pose health risks, such as the ...

When you burn, smoke must not impact your neighbors. You must put out your fire if it does. Learn about what is legal to burn. Always check for a burn ban before you burn. Smoke from outdoor burning ...

In 2008, Washington's Legislature passed the Children's Safe Products Act (or CSPA) (Chapter 70A.430 RCW). This law applies to children’s products sold in Washington state. Washington’s laws apply to ...

Identify and address issues that impact efficiency. Find ways to reduce waste and save money. Understand how to avoid unnecessary regulatory overhead. We have a technical assistance team made up of ...

Ecology, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Walla Walla Watershed Management Partnership, and other partners in the Walla Walla Water 2050 Strategic Plan Advisory ...