County City Date issued Recipient Description Amount Media contact Adams Lind 06/10/2026 Diamond RS Ranch & DTV LLC, James Ritter Causing or permitting the burning of prohibited materials in an outdoor fire. $2,000 Stephanie May 509-202-5674 Benton …
LAKEWOOD – The Washington Department of Ecology has issued $1.04 million in penalties to Crystal Clean, Inc., a national waste management service with a Lakewood location. An April 2025 inspection and follow-up investigation revealed that, over a two- …
Each year, hundreds of clean water projects across the state receive funding from our water quality grants and loans programs. Because many of these projects take years to complete, we create an Outcomes Report for each biennium to highlight some of this …
Olivine Corporation Landfill is northeast of Bellingham Airport and east of I-5. Ash Cells Nos. 1 and 2 are shown on the southern boundary of the landfill parcel. Woodwaste disposal areas of shown on adjoining parcels to the south and west of the landfill …
LAKEWOOD – The Washington Department of Ecology issued the American Lake Veteran Affairs (VA) Medical Center a $130,000 penalty for numerous violations of state and federal laws regulating underground storage tanks at their facility in Lakewood. The …
LONGVIEW – Today, the Washington Department of Ecology issued an administrative notice to Nippon Dynawave Packaging documenting environmental violations stemming from the May 26 storage tank failure at the pulp and paper mill. The tank collapse released …
It’s common knowledge that more traffic means more air pollution, which is bad for our health. Diesel-fueled vehicles produce a significant portion of the particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution we breathe. These particles are so small — 2.5 microns or less …
In the Hangman Creek watershed, producers and conservation partners are working together to improve water quality while supporting productive farms. A key tool is no‑till farming — planting directly into last year’s crop residue to protect soil health, …
FREELAND, WA – Unsafe management of dangerous waste has been a recurring problem at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on Whidbey Island. Today, the Washington Department of Ecology issued a $39,000 penalty to Ice Floe LLC dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders …
On July 21, 2026, we joined Lummi Nation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Tribal Council members, and other partners to celebrate the Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements. This Ecology-funded project was one of five ‘ …
Many people assume that everyday products, like shampoo, lotion, makeup, and deodorant, are safe. But as science continues to evolve, research shows that some ingredients may have a bigger impact on human health and the environment than previously …
Ecology staff present programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) information at an in-person workshop in 2024. Washington is actively shifting toward a clean energy economy to help achieve its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 95% …
Summer is a busy time! Chances are you’ll use a GPS on your next road trip or map out your weekend hike with a field guide to avoid going off trail and to stay safe. Back at home, navigating which products contain harmful chemicals for you, your family, …
Current situation Multiple large fires are burning across the state, with no rest in sight for firefighters. Spokane experienced devastating wildfire impacts over the weekend and the situation is still very active. Hundreds of structures burned, causing …
The fifth round of Streamflow Restoration Grants closed to new applications in March. While those applications are still undergoing our review process, grant recipients from previous rounds have been hard at work improving streamflows, aquatic habitats and …
CENTRALIA – Washington’s only coal power plant will transition to natural gas by 2028. As part of the transition, the Washington Department of Ecology reviewed the environmental impacts involved with the switch, and reached an agreement to mitigate those …
Our Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) program is recruiting about 260 AmeriCorps members to support critical restoration and recreation projects across the state. WCC is a career-development program within Ecology providing hands-on experience and …
In this edition of Behind the Scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program, we sat down with our longtime Tank Waste Treatment Section Manager, Suzanne Dahl. A day in the life Suzanne has been a part of our Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) team for more than 30 years! …
OLYMPIA – In July, the Washington Department of Ecology, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington State Board of Health submitted comments on proposed regulatory changes by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that would extend …
In spring 2024, Ecology piloted a Pollution Prevention (P2) Incentive Fund, a new project to lower financial barriers that prevent businesses from adopting safer products, installing pollution prevention equipment, or upgrading aging systems. Paul Fabiniak …
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