News
Welcome to our newsroom. This is where you'll find links to recent news releases, blog stories, pictures and videos, our social media channels, and contact information for our communications team. Also, you can subscribe to our News email list.
Discover funding opportunties, including rebates, grants, tax incentives and more at fundhub.wa.gov
Learn about our upgraded Air Quality Monitoring map
The drought continues despite a wet June
Get involved with Ecology’s new campaign to reduce food waste in Washington – Use Food Well
Safely disposing of firefighting foam – five options to consider
New report shows air pollution hits Washington’s most vulnerable the hardest
New rule requires more recycled content in plastic packaging
Litter is a big problem with easy solutions, and small daily choices have a big impact. Learn about our campaign to live litter-free and help others do the same.
Learn more about Ecology and the work we do in this short video.
News and blogs
Help shape the future of organics recycling in Washington
Jan. 9 blog – Now through Jan. 28, 2024, the public is invited to review and comment on model ordinances that will help city and county governments create successful organics recycling programs.
New study examines green hydrogen fuel production in Washington
Jan. 8 blog – We have released a draft study examining potential environmental impacts of green hydrogen storage and production facilities in Washington.
Ecology names new director for Office of Columbia River
Jan. 8 news release – Larry Mattson will oversee regional work protecting water supplies in the Columbia Basin.
Property owner fined $71,800 penalty for damage to wetlands, failure to abide by restoration agreement
Jan. 7 news release – Ecology issued a $71,800 penalty to Chad Williams for first damaging wetlands on property he owns near Camas, and then failing to comply with an agreement he signed in 2022 to restore and mitigate the damage.
New report: Washington met 2020 greenhouse gas emissions limit
Jan. 6 news release – This new report contains official estimates of Washington's greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 through 2021.
Balancing wildlife conservation and wastewater infrastructure in Pasco
Jan. 2 blog – The expansion of the Pasco Process Water Reuse Facility has been an example of how working together can lead to successful wildlife conservation and clean water infrastructure projects.
A better tomorrow: Washington sets the standard for safer products
Jan. 2 blog – Starting Jan. 1, 2025, our Safer Products for Washington program implemented new regulations to reduce harmful chemicals in everyday items, paving the way for safer products to become the standard.
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Check for a burn ban first!
– Burn bans are called in the winter when smoke from wood stoves and fireplaces increase fine particle pollution. Always check for a burn ban before lighting a fire.
News Archive: 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Featured in our social media
Curbing Riverbank Erosion: Two pilot projects showing success in Chehalis River Basin
❯❯ Watch more videos on YouTube
A collection of photos showcasing the Walla Walla Water 2050 project
❯❯ See more photos on Flickr
Want to know more?
Check out our Blog to learn more about our current work across Washington:
> Southwest region
> Northwest region
> Central region
> Eastern region