The following templates are based on applicable SEPA rule sections and other guidance materials. Lead agencies are encouraged to modify these templates for their own use and add information for ...
Rainwater collection, including the use of rain barrels, has become more popular as a supplemental source of water. In 2009, we issued a rainwater use interpretive policy, which clarifies that you may ...
We estimate there are thousands of abandoned wells in Washington. If you find an abandoned well on your property, you are required to work with a licensed well driller to properly close it up, a ...
During the holidays, millions of pounds of food is wasted in Washington. That’s a lot of resources going in the trash! By making smart choices, you can reduce food waste, save money, and relax a ...
A 2016 Washington State Supreme Court decision changed how counties decide to approve or deny building permits that use wells for a water source. In the Whatcom County vs. Hirst, Futurewise, et al.
We are working toward a safer, cleaner waterfront and harbor in Port Angeles with the Rayonier Mill cleanup. It is one of several cleanup projects near Port Angeles Harbor. Decades of industrial ...
The Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance program provides funding to local governments for solid and hazardous waste planning and implementation, as well as enforcement of solid waste rules and ...
Ecology and local clean air agencies monitor particle pollution in the air to make sure it doesn't reach harmful levels. We work to reduce particle pollution by recommending cleaner wood stoves and ...