A year ago, ten state agencies, including Commerce, joined together to launch the Climate Resilience Strategy, a unified plan led by @ecology.wa.gov to strengthen communities across the state. Today, Ecology released the first progress report. Read the report: apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications...

A year ago, ten state agencies led by Ecology formed a cohesive strategy to build resilience and strengthen adaptation to climate change. Now, they’re reporting progress. Read how we’re responding to build resilience and adapt: ecology.wa.gov/blog/septemb...

We're responding to a 30-foot sunken vessel near the Port Townsend ferry terminal. A person who was on the vessel is receiving medical attention for an injury. We're working with the port and fire dept. to anchor the vessel and place absorbent materials around the vessel and along the shoreline.

Proud to stand with @usclimate.bsky.social at #ClimateWeekNYC and deliver on a powerful promise: when states lead, the nation moves.

#ClimateWeekNYC may be ending, but @usclimate.bsky.social isn't slowing down. We're showing that state leadership works. Alliance members, including Washington, are outpacing the national average in clean energy jobs, air quality, and disaster preparedness.

Applications for the NextCycle Washington Circular Project Accelerator are open through Oct. 31! Selected teams will receive six months of business and technical support for projects focused on reuse, repair, recycling, composting, and the use of recycled content.

Thank you @governorferguson.bsky.social for your commitment to climate actions that makes daily life more affordable for Washingtonians. We’re excited to break down barriers to zero-emission vehicles and unlock their cost savings.

ZEVergreen is charged up and ready to go! While the federal government may be idling, Washington is accelerating toward cleaner, more affordable transportation by exploring ways to lower barriers and expand zero-emission vehicle access. governor.wa.gov/news/2025/go...

There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s public hearing on a general order for data centers. This general order is specific to projects near East Wenatchee, Malaga, and Quincy that use diesel-powered emergency generators. Learn more at ecology.wa.gov/dcgo

We are responding to an oil sheen on Capitol Lake, potentially caused by two roadway incidents nearby. Washington State Patrol flew a drone to help us locate the sheen and we have placed boom to contain it. We will continue cleanup with a contractor. No oiled wildlife spotted.

We are excited to partner with Watershed Community Development, the Equinox Studios team, and the Duwamish River Community Coalition to bring a new SensWA air monitor to the Georgetown neighborhood with CCA funding.

Late Wednesday afternoon, the 130-foot tugboat Dominion sank while moored at the Port of Bremerton marina. An unknown amount of diesel and about 200 gallons of lube oil were on board.

This fall we’re measuring septic success in pumpkin spice lattes. We partnered with nonprofit lender Craft3 to provide affordable grants and loans to income-qualifying households to repair or replace septic systems. https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/september-2025/septicsmart-week-funding-your-septic-fix

Nothing is worse than having sewage where it doesn’t belong. 💩 By properly maintaining your septic system, you can reduce the likelihood of issues. Not only does this save you money, but it also protects your health and the environment. Learn more: ecology.wa.gov/blog/septemb...

In our latest edition of behind the scenes at the Nuclear Waste Program, we talked with George Peck, the program's Toxicologist. Read the full story on our blog:

Climate change is impacting every corner of Washington. We must act now. In response, we partnered with other agencies to launch the state’s Climate Resilience Strategy to prepare for and adapt to impacts like wildfires, droughts, and extreme heat.

The Columbia River isn't in a drought now. But the next time it happens, you could be shut off if you have an interruptible water right on the Columbia River. If that's you, fill out our survey so we can understand your needs and help you plan for the next drought. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Relief from wildfire smoke is on the way, slowly but surely. Friday morning saw 20 counties under Air Quality Alerts, and today that number has been whittled down to 8, east of the Cascades.

New grant opportunity coming October 8! The Air Quality Program’s “Rails, Keels, and Wheels” project will fund $25 million of zero-emission vehicles, including freight switchers, tugboats, emergency vehicles, box trucks, & more. These grants will help decrease emissions & encourage decarbonization.

Remember real climate science? Yep, it’s still a thing! And we’re sticking to it. Read our takedown of a report by the Department of Energy that’s being used to roll back national climate policy: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who...

Update 9/5: We remain on scene at the boat ramp with the U.S. Coast Guard, Seattle Parks, and a cleanup contractor. Crews have removed 120 gallons of gasoline and continue pumping out the remaining fuel. The vessel owner is working to tow the boat away from the ramp. Please avoid the area.

Update 9/5: Yesterday, five geese rescued and rehabilitated after the spill were successfully released back into the wild at Hicklin Lake in White Center. Boom remains in place at Mallard Lake and is set to be removed next week following additional site monitoring.

This morning, we’re starting off with “Unhealthy” air in Yakima, Wenatchee, and several other central Washington cities. Yesterday we saw smoke from the Wildcat fire settle into the valleys around Mount Rainier, bringing “Very Unhealthy” air to folks near the visitor center.

We're on scene at Don Armeni Boat Ramp in West Seattle with the U.S. Coast Guard and a cleanup contractor after a 30-foot recreational vessel took on water in Elliott Bay and was towed in, where it is now partially submerged. About 200 gallons of gasoline were onboard. Please avoid the area.

Get ready for some changes! 💅 Washington became the first state in the nation to adopt broad restrictions on more than two dozen chemicals used in cosmetic products that can release formaldehyde.

There is a lot of wildfire smoke overhead but the air quality on the ground is mostly GOOD to MODERATE levels today. Overnight, some smoke is expected to move west into the Cascades and the foothills.

This year, 121 wastewater treatment plants across Washington earned our Outstanding Performance Award for their exceptional work keeping Washington’s waterways clean. Thank you to all of the wastewater treatment plant operators who take on the challenge of managing Washington’s waste.

Wildfires, spurred on by extreme heat and recent lightning, continue to make the air smoky east of the Cascades. 20 Washington counties are under some form of Air Quality Alert. Staying inside and closing the windows can be uncomfortable, but it’s the best way to protect your indoor air quality.

That’s a wrap on the Green Transportation Summit & Expo 2025! From advanced EV tech to expert insights (shoutout to our Ecology speakers!), the event delivered on clean transportation innovation.

Update 8/29: Boom will stay at Mallard Lake through the weekend; crews will reassess next week. Wildlife teams wrapping up. Five geese collected and transported to a Focus Wildlife rehab facility for cleaning and care. Report injured or oiled wildlife: 1-800-22-BIRDS.

Update 8/28: Emergency spill response operations at Padden Creek have concluded. News release: ecology.wa.gov/padden-creek... Project updates: cob.org/project/padd...

On Aug. 27, 1943 construction on the water-cooling facilities in the B-Reactor area began. The design of the water supply for each of the reactor areas resembled that of a large municipal plant. #HanfordHistory

Drayton Harbor is in trouble. Fecal bacteria pollution from human and animal waste is getting into the Drayton Harbor watershed, causing shellfish harvesting closures and putting recreation at risk. We’ve made progress — but seasonal closures still happen. It’s time for the next step.

To learn more about TCP, visit: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who.... To learn more about NRDA, visit: ecology.wa.gov/spills-clean...

Update 8/25: UC approved Faber to resume streambed backfill/restoration at the 12th St. bridge site. Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Technique (SCAT) teams doing final walkthrough; if no fuel remains, flushing will stop, and equipment removed. Restoration will be coordinated by TCP & NRDA.

Update 8/25: Boom remains in place at Mallard Lake. Crews removed small amounts of oil by hand and will return on Wednesday to check boom and site conditions. Wildlife monitoring is ongoing. No volunteers needed. Learn more: oilspills101.wa.gov. Report oiled wildlife: 1-800-22-BIRDS or arcg.is/4T49X

Update 8/23: Crews removed 10 more truckloads, bringing the total to 23. Excavation has paused to avoid bridge impacts. When the emergency response ends, cleanup will shift to TCP. Flushing and sampling continue. No new wildlife impacts. 10th Street trail is open. Learn more: ecology.wa.gov/cleanup

Update 8/22: Operations continue with boom in place and methods being used to collect oil with sorbent materials. Monitoring will continue in the days ahead. Five geese have been transported to a Focus Wildlife rehab. Please don't attempt rescues. Report oiled or injured wildlife to 1-800-22-BIRDS.

On Monday, Director Casey Sixkiller will be in East Selah to hear your thoughts on PFAS contamination from the Yakima Training Center. Join us to speak directly with him and decision makers, and we'll share the latest updates on the situation. 🕒 Monday, Aug. 25, 5:30-8pm 📍 Selah Civic Center

Update 8/20: Crews removed four truckloads of contaminated soil yesterday, bringing the total to 13 since the response began. Excavation east of the 12th St. bridge continues Thursday. Soil tests along Padden Creek will guide cleanup, while crews flush the creek bed using a dam and boom.

Update 8/20: Crews are making progress at Mallard Lake recovering oil from water and vegetation. Three oiled Canada geese have been collected for care. Report oiled wildlife to 1-800-22-BIRDS. Please avoid the area.

Crews began removing contaminated soil today. Expect more activity at the site. Excavated soil is trucked to a disposal facility. Sampling will set the extent of remediation. Hard boom and sorbents remain in place. No new impacted wildlife since Aug 10. More: cob.org/project/padd...

Crews were onsite today at Mallard Lake recovering oil from the water and vegetation. WDFW and Focus Wildlife remain onsite conducting wildlife assessments. See oiled or injured wildlife? Do not handle, care for, or feed it. Report oiled wildlife sightings to 1-800-22-BIRDS, or arcg.is/4T49X.

In case you missed it, Washington strongly opposes the EPA’s proposal to roll back its own authority to regulate climate pollution. Earlier today, we testified in defense of climate science and keeping people safe from pollution.

The EPA is proposing to roll back its own authority to regulate climate pollution. This move could undermine decades of progress, harming both public health and our economy here in Washington and across the United States.

Join us for "Let's Talk About Hanford" to learn about the under-told history of Latinos/as who worked at the Manhattan Project and Hanford. For this conversation, we’re welcoming Drew Gamboa, a history PHD student at Washington State University (WSU).

An estimated 30-40 oiled geese have been observed. The type of oil has been determined to be cooking oil, which may seem harmless, but is very harmful to wildlife. Reminder: used cooking oil should be sealed in a container and taken to a local collection site: ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics...

We are responding to an oil spill in Mallard Lake, White Center, with Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, Focus Wildlife, and contractors. Several oiled geese have been observed. Spill amount unknown, source is under investigation. Please avoid the area. Report oiled wildlife to 1-800-22-BIRDS.

Update: Locals living along Padden Creek near the response area may hear construction noise from dewatering pumps during the current rain event. Overnight noise will go back to normal once the rain has stopped and the creek level subsides. 🧵

All of the glitter and scented markers are fun, buuut did you know many school supply essentials can contain toxic chemicals? How can you make sure you are choosing a safer option? 🎨 Choose water-based art supplies. 💧 Go PFAS-free and avoid stain-resistant products 🪡 Pick fabrics over vinyl.