In 2020, the Legislature and Governor updated the State Agency Climate Leadership Act codified in Chapter 70A.45 RCW. The Act directs state agencies, including universities, colleges, and community ...

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The Rayonier Mill property covers about 70 acres of land on the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Ennis Creek runs from the foothills of the Olympic Mountains, through the site, and into Port ...

Public comments are accepted over a 30-, 45-, or 60-day period. During that time, you can share your input with us about specific changes in the permits we regulate. We review all comments and then ...

Washington’s clean energy transition is facing a setback if a provision in the solar panel stewardship and takeback program goes into effect on July 1, 2025. This law requires Washington’s solar panel ...

Washington is home to some of the nation's most productive farmlands. The way landowners and operators manage their lands also has important impacts on water quality. We work with landowners, ...

SEPA guidance for determining lead agency and evaluating the proposal. Under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), most new proposals are reviewed by a designated “lead agency.” While this is ...

Along with our partners, we're studying pollution and identifying ways to improve water quality in the Palouse River, which includes the North Fork Palouse and South Fork Palouse. The river has low ...

Under RCW 42.56.120(2), we are allowed to recover costs directly related to the copying of public records. We cannot charge a fee for inspection of records, or staff time spent on locating records or ...

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Clean diesel grants will reduce greenhouse gases and protect people from toxic diesel emissions. This grant's primary purpose is to electrify school buses. It also supports reducing idling and ...

Ecology leads floodplain management in Washington. We provide technical assistance to local communities to help them better plan within floodplains. We work to reduce losses to life and property and ...