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First transfer of radioactive capsules complete at Hanford Site

The first batch of highly radioactive capsules has been successfully moved from underwater pools to safer, long-term dry storage at the Hanford Site. This initial transfer marks a major milestone in ...
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New rules would make it easier for small landowners to benefit from Washington’s carbon offsets program

Today, the Washington Department of Ecology proposed changes to the rules that govern forestry offset projects under the state’s Cap-and-Invest Program. The changes would make it easier for small ...
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Cleaner fuels take to the skies

Cleaner cars. Cleaner fuels. Cleaner power. Cleaner planes. Little by little, Washington is moving the needle toward a clean ...
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A nuclear year in review

Nuclear Waste Program's efforts to oversee cleanup of one of the world's most complex nuclear sites. Join us as we look back ...
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Monthly committee meeting

The Washington Natural Resource Damage Assessment (RDA) Committee meets monthly to determine the most appropriate method for assessing environmental injury from oil spills into state waters. Meeting ...
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Hanford cleanup gets record $3.2 billion budget

On Thursday, Congress approved a record budget for cleanup for the Hanford Site in Washington state, one of the world’s most contaminated and complex nuclear cleanup projects. “The federal government ...
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Calling all kids! Help Ecology design a clean water coloring book

Earth Day coloring book design contest for K-12 students: design pages showing solutions to pollution. Winning art will ...
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State lawmakers provide Hoquiam $17 million for critical flood mitigation project

The Washington Legislature has awarded $17 million to the coastal cities of Aberdeen and Hoquiam to help fund the $160.5 million Aberdeen-Hoquiam Flood Protection Project in Grays Harbor County.
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Major habitat restoration project completed on Lower Peshastin Creek

We have exciting news for fish and wildlife in Chelan County. After a decade of planning and two years of active construction, the Lower Peshastin Creek Restoration Project is complete. Led by Cascade ...
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Chehalis River Basin SEPA Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement

We invite you to review and comment on the Chehalis River Basin SEPA revised draft environmental impact statement. We have opened a 75-day public comment period and will accept comments through Feb. 4 ...
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Taking steps to tackle nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms

At Spanaway Lake, toxic algal blooms mean the lake closes for recreation to keep people safe. Ecology is starting a rulemaking to address toxins produced during harmful algal blooms in freshwater.
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Bring your own bag – avoid a fee increase on store-bought bags

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, shoppers will pay 12 cents, up from 8 cents, for each reusable plastic bag purchased from Washington retailers and restaurants Beginning January 1, shoppers will see a 4-cent ...