About us - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBAbout us. Our vision: Our innovative partnerships protect and sustain healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. Our mission: To protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations.
Wells - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBThe Washington state well report (log) viewer allows you to search for and view detailed records of the construction and subsurface characteristics of individual wells. Well reports also contain information about location, owner name, driller name, and the quantity of water a well produces.
Air quality - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBAir Quality. Clean air is vital for everyone. We manage smoke, car pollution, industrial emissions, and other pollutants so communities have healthy air to breathe. We do this through permits, regulations, and reporting systems intended to keep air pollution at healthy levels. Check for a burn ban. Guidance for buying and using a wood stove.
2023-25 Strategic Plan - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBGoal 1: Support and engage our communities, customers, and employees. We strive to equitably deliver our services and resources, strategically embrace innovation and new technology, and work to continually improve our performance and accountability.
Wetlands - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBWetlands. Washington's wetlands protect water quality, reduce flooding, provide aquifer recharge for drinking water and other uses, and provide critical habitat for fish and wildlife. We work in partnership to protect, restore, and manage wetlands and their important functions. We pursue this mission by providing technical assistance to local ...
Water & Shorelines - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBWater & Shorelines. We improve and protect water quality, manage and conserve water resources, and effectively manage coastal and inland shorelines to assure our state has sufficient supplies of clean water for communities and the natural environment.
Air & Climate - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBAir & Climate. Everyone deserves clean air to breathe and a sustainable future that responds to challenges presented by climate change. To reach these goals, we regulate harmful emissions from vehicles, burning, and industrial activities to help protect air quality and reduce greenhouse gases that increase temperatures around the globe.
Who we are - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBWho we are. Our agency is dedicated to preserving and protecting the environment in Washington. To learn how we preserve and protect Washington's land, air, and water for today and for future generations, read the message from our director and our strategic plan. Explore our key programs.
Meet our director - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBLaura Watson. In 2020, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Laura Watson to serve as the 13th Director of the Department of Ecology. Watson came to the position well-prepared for the challenges that come with protecting Washington’s air, land, water, and climate. For 22 years, she worked on environmental issues with the Washington Attorney ...
Our history - Washington State Department of Ecology
WEBThe future of Ecology. Our 2019 - 2021 Strategic Plan outlines the challenges we're facing, and the steps we're taking to ensure that Washington’s environment is protected for generations to come. From responding to climate change, protecting air and water, reducing waste, protecting Puget Sound for orcas, and preventing and reducing toxic threats, we will continue to fight to protect and ...