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Washington ‘Opens Pathways’ to Clean Water through Permeable Pavement & Public Art

October 10, 2025

The City of Tacoma, Washington completed water quality improvement projects in two neighborhoods that combine stormwater management, safer streets, and public art.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: infrastructure, stormwater

Washington Launches AFFF Disposal ProgramĀ 

October 3, 2025

The Washington State Department of Ecology on September 29 launched its Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) disposal program, through which permitted hazardous waste service providers will collect PFAS firefighting foams from…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: AFFF, PFAS

Washington State Department of Health Dashboard for Drinking Water Results

October 2, 2025

This online dashboard includes a mapping tool showing PFAS results for drinking water testing at Group A public water system sources, as well as a data table and summary statistics.

Tagged With: PFAS

Washington Department of Ecology PFAS Chemical Action Plan

October 2, 2025

This PFAS Chemical Action Plan recommends actions to address PFAS in the environment and resulting human impacts.

Tagged With: PFAS

Washington Department of Ecology AFFF Collection & Disposal Program

September 29, 2025

This webpage describes the benefits of participating in the AFFF Collection & Disposal program, elibigility, how to join, and FAQs.

Tagged With: PFAS

Washington Department of Ecology Dangerous Waste Guidance

September 29, 2025

This webpage provides guidance to ensure businesses properly handle and dispose of dangerous waste.

Tagged With: PFAS

Washington Adopts Restrictions on Carcinogens in Cosmetics

September 19, 2025

Last month, the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) adopted a rule imposing restrictions on 25 formaldehyde-releasing chemicals, which are known carcinogens commonly used to extend the shelf life of…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: toxics

ECOS Green Report: Status of State Environmental Agency Budgets, Fiscal Years 2020 to 2023

August 28, 2025

This Green Report analyzes and discusses state environmental agency budget funding from FY2020-FY2023.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Budget, infrastructure, SRF

Washington Showcases Climate Auction Success

June 18, 2025

Last week, the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) released results of its tenth auction of greenhouse gas emissions allowances as part of its Cap-and-Invest Program to reduce climate pollution.…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: emissions, greenhouse gases

Washington Fact Sheet on AFFF

June 13, 2025

Provides guidance for firefighting organizations on AFFF and how to manage AFFF product inventories.

Tagged With: PFAS

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