Above, left to right: Ifeanyi Isigwe, Ecology toxics reduction engineer, works with Systems Interface’s Steven Hill, project engineer, and Matt Baker, strategy manager, to review, evaluate, and assess ...

c. Is the site part of a migration route? Consider birds, fish, and other wildlife when identifying affected migration routes. Your proposal could have an adverse impacts if the affected area includes ...

Small wastewater treatment plant laboratories are a special group of labs we accredit. Standard spreadsheets and templates can help provide quality control for data collection. They also help with ...

Stormwater is rain and snow melt that runs off surfaces such as rooftops, paved streets, highways, and parking lots. As water runs off these surfaces, it can pick up pollutants that contaminate local ...

We are managing the cleanup of 12 sites in the Bellingham Bay area. All are on or near the waterfront. Two sites have been completely cleaned up, and we are monitoring them to make sure they continue ...

Governmental agencies use the SEPA environmental checklist to help determine whether a proposal will have significant adverse environmental impacts. The information helps identify what measures can be ...

Ecology, local clean air agencies, and Tribes can restrict indoor and outdoor burning under certain conditions. Air quality burn bans protect people when the air is unhealthy. Fire safety burn bans ...

If you have a low-risk site that meets specific criteria, you might be able to use a model remedy for your cleanup. Model remedies are pre-approved ways to clean up certain types of contamination in ...

We aim to provide timely information about contaminated site cleanups and opportunities for you to participate in that process. On this page you can find our: Contaminated Site Register — Sign up to ...

Waste tires are those no longer suitable for their intended purpose due to wear or damage. Accumulations of waste tires harbor mosquitos, snakes, and other vermin, which pose health risks, such as the ...

It is far less expensive to prevent an oil spill than it is to clean one up. No spill is acceptable — once oil is released into the environment, harmful consequences have already occurred. All oil ...

Washington's recycled content law (Chapter 70A.245 RCW) sets minimum post-consumer recycled content (PCRC) standards for specific products. This page explains which products are subject to the law and ...