Ecology built the SensWA sensor device to provide real-time air quality information about fine particle pollution. These portable devices aim to expand Ecology’s existing air monitoring network across Washington, especially…
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington Updates Limits for Toxic Chemicals in Water
Washington updated its state water quality rules to protect aquatic life from the effects of toxic chemicals.
Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management
The project aims to educate the public about food waste prevention and reduction, with the ultimate goal of cutting down on food waste. The center provides information to advance equity,…
Washington Proposes Rulemaking on Electricity Markets
On June 28, the Washington Department of Ecology proposed rule changes to the state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) to ensure the accounting of greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity imported…
Washington Launches Campaign to Reduce Food Waste
Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) launched its Use Food Well campaign, part of an effort to halve Washington food waste by 2030.
Washington Petitions EPA to Initiate PCB Rulemaking
The Washington Department of Ecology this month petitioned U.S. EPA to initiate rulemaking to protect public health against polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in consumer products. Washington wants to work with state…
Washington Ecology Opens Food Waste Center
On January 1, the Washington Department of Ecology launched the Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management, a food center hub aiming to connect individuals and organizations across the food system…
Washington Seeks Comments on AFFF Disposal
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) announced in December that it is seeking public comments on a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) outlining five disposal options for aqueous film-forming foam…
State Innovation Video 2023: Washington Affordable Housing Cleanup Project
Washington Conducts First Statewide Carbon Auction
The Washington Department of Ecology recently held its first auction of greenhouse-gas pollution allowances, selling almost all 6.2 million allowances and generating an estimated $300M. Each allowance represented one metric…
