For more than a century, North Cove was one of the fastest eroding beaches on the U.S. West Coast. Today, erosion has stopped — thanks to local community knowledge, support from Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe, and our scientific data, research, and funding. Read more: ecology.wa.gov/blog/march-2...

¡Estamos súper emocionados de compartir nuestros nuevos anuncios publicitarios de la campaña “Por un Washington Impecable”! 🤩 Te presentamos a nuestro héroe, Kevin la marmota 👋 Es como esa voz en nuestra cabeza que nos recuerda que no debemos tirar basura, aún si no hay nadie mirando.

We’re so excited to share our brand-new “We Keep WA Litter Free” commercials! 🤩 Say hello to our anti-littering hero, Kevin the marmot 👋 He represents that voice in our heads that tells us we shouldn’t litter, even when no one is watching.

It’s time for another Washington water supply update 💧 No, there’s still not enough snow. And yes, we're still in a drought. So far, water year 2026 has been the warmest on record. We had a lot of rain in December, but January has been too warm and too dry to add to our snowpack.

We want your input! Join one of our community workshops to learn and share your thoughts on geothermal energy in Washington: 📆 Today, Feb. 26: Mount Baker 📆 March 4: Mount St. Helens 📆 March 5: Wind River Valley Learn more at ecology.wa.gov/geothermal

We’ve made great strides in working to rebuild and modernize our aging fleet. We recently reached another milestone in moving from planning to implementation, choosing Stemmann-Technik (a Wabtec company) to power our hybrid-electric fleet. Learn more: wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/char...

Calling young artists in WA! 🎨 There’s less than a month left in our youth coloring book design contest! Anyone in grades K-12 can create a coloring book page based on one of our 6 statements, learning about water quality along the way. Submit your designs by Mar. 13: ecology.wa.gov/blog/colorCo...

WA is gathering feedback from communities on geothermal energy—clean, reliable energy from heat beneath the earth's surface. We’re exploring areas with geothermal potential near Mount Baker, Mount St. Helens & Wind River valley. Join a workshop to learn & share your thoughts: ecy.wa.gov/geothermal

Protecting the environment is our love language 💌

This federal action is unlawful, ignores basic science and denies what we can see with our own two eyes: Climate change endangers our communities and our health — period. From historic floods to devastating wildfires, Washingtonians have seen the impacts of the climate crisis firsthand.

The future is electric!⚡More grant funding is now available to electrify WA's school bus fleet! This money can fund chargers, training, and planning, in addition to electric school buses. To learn more and apply, visit: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/pay...

Could geothermal be a clean energy resource in Washington? Ecology is leading a collaborative process to better understand its potential. Read more about how we’re engaging with communities and join us at an upcoming workshop: ecology.wa.gov/blog/februar...

We can’t wait to see the @seahawksofficial.com at the big game either! 💚💙 If you’ve upgraded your TV for this Sunday, don’t just throw your old one away! Keep toxic chemicals out of landfills by recycling your TV for free with E-Cycle Washington. Find a location near you: https://ecyclewa.org/

A new air sensor is live in South Seattle! Our monitoring team recently installed a "SensWA" sensor, which measures fine particulate matter (PM2.5), at the Duwamish River Community Hub in South Park. Check out data from the new sensor: airqualitymap.ecology.wa.gov/site-info/543

There are about 6,500 contaminated sites in WA that need cleanup or are being cleaned up. Rating these sites gives us a better idea of the contamination and can help direct our work. Learn more about cleanup sites in your community on our new SHARP dashboard: ecology.wa.gov/blog/februar...

See ya later, pollution. 👋 Hello, cleaner water. 😎 Communities across Washington are preparing to improve wastewater facilities, install stormwater treatment, and fund new septic systems, thanks to $156.8 million in grants and loans from Ecology.

Today is World Wetlands Day. We are celebrating the connection of wetlands to traditional knowledge and cultural heritage by highlighting a successful wetland restoration project led by the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation that spurred the natural return of wapato.

Did you know that WA has 3,026 miles of coastal shoreline? Our Coastal Zone Management Program has been protecting the state’s coastal beaches, habitats, and communities for 50 years. We are celebrating this awesome milestone for our work: ecology.wa.gov/blog/january...

Let’s check in on our water supply: a thread 🧵 It looks like WA has been participating in “dry January” this year. The last 30 days have been dry across most of the state. On top of that, the past week has been warmer than normal in the Cascades and Olympics, which isn’t helping our snowpack.

We’re working to streamline permitting and break down barriers in order to move Washington’s clean energy economy forward. We have huge opportunities in our state as we come together to get these projects built. www.youtube.com/shorts/37uM2...

Ecology’s annual Tri-Party Agreement public involvement survey is still open! Give us your feedback on public involvement conducted by the TPA agencies in 2025. The survey is open until Feb. 26, 2026. Link to survey: forms.office.com/g/m3iKhmBc7k

Our spills team and the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound are responding to a sinking at Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle. The 72-foot fishing vessel Quaker Maid sank with an estimated 1,000 gallons of diesel on board.

Cleaner cars. Cleaner fuels. Cleaner power. And now, cleaner planes. ✈️ See how Washington is helping lead the way on eco-friendly jet fuels—and why it matters for the future of a clean energy economy: ecology.wa.gov/blog/january...

This week workers completed a first transfer of radioactive capsules from underwater storage to safer, long-term dry storage. Our agency is the lead regulator for this project, responsible for permitting & overseeing the U.S. Department of Energy's transfer & storage ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who...

🗣️ Share your thoughts on Hanford Site cleanup communications and public involvement in the 2025 Tri-Party Agreement Public Involvement Survey! ✅ Open until Feb. 26, 2026 ✅ Available in English & Spanish 📲 Take the survey and learn more: forms.office.com/g/m3iKhmBc7k

I was pleased to join a panel discussion with @cleanandprosperous.bsky.social last week on how we can accelerate the shift to clean energy. We’re on the right path, and we need to pick up the pace so we are ready for the challenges ahead.

Washington’s energy needs are growing – and clean energy offers us the best path to build that capacity quickly and affordably, while also protecting our environment.

Today, Congress approved a record budget of more than $3.2 billion for Hanford Site cleanup. While this falls short of what is needed to keep cleanup fully on track, this funding allows the site's most crucial projects to advance. Read our full news release: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who...

📢Round five of our competitive streamflow restoration grants program is open! Do you have a project that will improve rivers and streams in Washington? We have up to $40 million available for public entities and nonprofit organizations throughout the state. Learn more: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who...

Calling all young artists! 🎨 We are hosting a coloring book design contest for youth in Washington! Kids can create a coloring book page based on one of our 6 statements, learning about the solution to the pollution along the way. Check out our blog to get started: ecology.wa.gov/blog/colorCo...

Yesterday I joined @governorferguson.bsky.social, @markoliias.bsky.social, and others to celebrate the launch a new sustainable aviation accelerator. This is a big step toward decarbonizing air travel and continuing our region’s global leadership in aerospace.

Baby steps! The Cascades saw a lot more snow this week – enough to wash out the red on the NRCS basin snowpack map. We need consistent snowstorms to catch up to normal, and need that snowpack to hold on through spring to avoid drought this summer. But we’re slowly moving in the right direction ❄️

Thanks to the steadfast leadership of @murray.senate.gov and strong support from the entire Washington delegation, this week the House passed a budget package that includes record funding for the cleanup mission at the Hanford nuclear site.

Great news for Aberdeen and Hoquiam! WA lawmakers have provided a new $17M grant for the North Shore Levee project to help protect the cities from flooding. The project will include 11 new miles of levees to protect 5,100 homes and properties, 1,400 businesses, 1,300 jobs, and local infrastructure.

Today is World Ocean Acidification Day of Action 🌊 When we burn fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, excess carbon dioxide gets produced. As the ocean absorbs that carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, our waters become more corrosive, threatening coastal economies and ways of life.

Bellingham’s future Salish Landing Park is moving closer to reality. On-the-ground cleanup work begins this week at two contaminated sites in Bellingham Bay, transforming an old industrial site and landfill into a community destination. Read more: ecology.wa.gov/blog/january...

Did record rainfall end Washington’s drought? Unfortunately, no. We got rain when we really needed snow, leaving snowpack at about 31% of normal. We'll need winter weather ahead to build up our "snow bank". Read more about what this means for our water supply in WA: ecology.wa.gov/blog/january...

In 2023, we eliminated 2M tons of greenhouse gases – that’s like taking 450,000 cars off the road 🚗 The program also reduces harmful air pollution & drives local investment. And our next rulemaking will boost clean fuel production through 2038! Learn more: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who...

In 2025, Washington took action to reduce PFAS – harmful “forever chemicals” – in everyday products like rainwear, car wash soaps, and cleaning products. Learn more about the progress we made this year and where we’re going next year: ecology.wa.gov/blog/decembe...

We have a new website page for flood recovery resources: floodrecovery.wa.gov. DSHS has exhausted $1 million in cash assistance, providing critical support to more than 2,000 households. Stay tuned, and we'll keep the website updated as new resources become available.

Water advisory alert! ⚠️ Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a water-contact advisory for Jack Hyde Park beach, Thea's Park beach, Jerisich Dock (near Gig Harbor) in Pierce County due to high levels of bacteria. Please avoid contact with the water in this area.

Washington state leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration’s absurd attempt to stop the TransAlta power plant transition from coal. The facts: ✅ There is no "energy emergency." ✅ Coal power generation has already essentially ceased. ✅ This would likely increase costs for consumers

Can you guess what December’s Critter of the Month is? It’s a decorator crab on a decorated lab, of course! 🦀 Self-decoration camouflage is a defense strategy that allows the crabs to blend into the backdrop of their ecosystem to avoid predators. Read more in our blog: ecology.wa.gov/blog/decembe...

More air quality data on the way! We’re planning a one-year mobile monitoring study to collect detailed air pollution data in overburdened communities and participating Tribal communities. Stay tuned for more info about the routes, how we handle the data, and vehicle capabilities in late 2026.

Want to learn more about the History of Hanford? Check out our overview: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics... If you have questions leave us a comment or send us an email [email protected]. #HanfordFacts

You can erase the science, but you can’t erase what people are experiencing. We're seeing the impacts of climate change happening now — flooding, extreme heat and drought — and they can't be ignored. That's why we continue to make real climate science a priority in Washington.

Salons and retailers — do your cosmetics have toxic chemicals in them? Washington restricts several harmful chemicals in products made, sold, or used in salon services. The sell-through period for older stock ends Dec. 31, 2025. Here's what to know heading into 2026: ecology.wa.gov/blog/decembe...

Tonight’s in-person public hearing on the proposed draft EIS in the Chehalis Basin has been canceled due to flooding. A virtual hearing is still scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 11, and there are three more public hearings planned in January. 💬 Comment online or by mail before Feb. 4, 2026:

Dec. 8 update: Cleanup is complete. No oil seen on the river today, including at McNary Dam. No reports of oiled wildlife, habitat damage, or drinking water contamination. The public can now re-enter the closed portion of the Columbia River from Priest Rapids Dam to Pasco.

Dec. 7 update: We are seeing very light oil sheen upriver of McNary Dam on both the Washington and Oregon sides. We're working with Grant PUD and Oregon DEQ to continue cleanup in this area to protect the fish ladders and juvenile downstream passage facilities.