The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process identifies and analyzes environmental impacts associated with governmental decisions. These decisions may be related to issuing permits for private ...

Solar panels convert solar energy into electricity through solar cells (also known as photovoltaic cells). Solar panels sometimes contain toxic metals, which means they may designate as dangerous ...

We plan to hold stakeholder meetings in Spring/Summer 2025. We will update this page with meeting specifics. To get updates about these meetings and this rulemaking, join our email list. This ...

Rayonier mill in operation, 1944. 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 ...

World Wetlands Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the vital role wetlands play in sustaining life. Throughout the ...

The Rayonier Mill property covers about 70 acres of land on the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Ennis Creek runs from the foothills of the Olympic Mountains, through the site, and into Port ...

Formaldehyde and chemicals that release formaldehyde are commonly found in cosmetic products like nail polish, eyelash glue, shampoo, and hair gel. People can be exposed to these chemicals every time ...

Every December, our grants and loans team reviews and ranks applications for funding in preparation for our draft offer list of clean water projects we hope to fund in the next fiscal year. During ...

We work to safely manage solid, hazardous, and nuclear waste and reduce toxic chemicals in the products you use. We regulate the threats found in everyday household products and help businesses ...

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program enforces Washington's toxics laws, including the Dangerous Waste regulations that many businesses need to comply with. We also offer technical ...