Washington's working forests cover millions of acres, with the timber industry playing a vital economic role throughout the state. The Department of Natural Resources oversees the Forest Regulation ...

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, ...

Looking for a service provider? Here is a excel spreadsheet that lists certified UST service providers.This list is updated quarterly. Disclaimer: We do not assume any liability for the accuracy or ...

Preparedness means taking steps before an oil spill occurs to reduce impacts to people, the environment, and the state's economy. Washington has decades of experience in maintaining the highest ...

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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The Padilla Bay Reserve offers a variety of educational programs for school groups, children, families, and adults. Our interpretive center features interactive exhibits, saltwater aquariums, and ...

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 ...

The Ecology Litter Corps (formerly Ecology Youth Corps) hires teens 14 –17 years old to serve on summer litter crews and provide an important service to their community. They gain valuable job skills, ...

Our Product Replacement Program is a cutting-edge, preventative program designed to identify and address the most problematic chemicals impacting the state. It provides: Reimbursement funding.

Solid waste incinerators (excluding hog fuel burners and crematoria facilities) Municipal waste landfills Special incinerator ash landfills or monofills Inert waste and demolition waste landfills All ...