That is the true story of Rod Hankinson, who turned a missed opportunity into a lifetime of impact and inspiration. He has ...

Toxic chemicals in consumer products can escape into our homes, workplaces, and schools, and eventually make their way to our ...

This month's critter is the flabby bristle worm. It might look slimy and unappealing, but it plays an important role in ...

Thanks to our brand-new Water Right Application Portal, water right applicants can apply for new water rights from their ...

Washington's ocean and shorelines are integral to the regions character, quality of life, and economic viability. We work in partnership to protect and restore important habitats and ocean resources, ...

A unique environmental program in Spokane is helping refugees and immigrants build connections with the environment and their ...

The Public Trust Doctrine is a legal principle derived from English common law. The Public Trust Doctrine protects public ownership interests in certain uses of navigable waters and underlying lands.

The Salish Sea Model was developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in collaboration with scientists within our Environmental Assessment Program. The model is a powerful computerized ...

Public comments are accepted over a 30-, 45-, or 60-day period. During that time, you can share your input with us about specific changes in the permits we regulate. We review all comments and then ...

Find a household hazardous waste disposal site in your county. Accepts: Household hazardous waste. Does not accept wastes from business unless it is a scheduled small business collection event. Check ...

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.

Clean air is vital for everyone. We manage smoke, car pollution, industrial emissions, and other pollutants so communities have healthy air to breathe. We do this through permits, regulations, and ...