To keep yourself and your pets safe, avoid water with visible algae and follow all posted warnings and closures.

This low-growing plant is a sure sign of spring and probably the most well-known wetland plant in Washington. Skunk cabbage, also known as swamp lantern, has a strong odor and is one of the first ...

We continue to celebrate American Wetlands Month. Did you know Washington is home to nearly one million acres of wetlands?

Precipitation has been near normal, but that is largely due to a wet fall. Precipitation since January has been 78% statewide ...

A brownfield is a property that’s been developed in the past, and is now vacant, abandoned, or underutilized. It may have environmental contamination.

Did you know that May is American Wetlands Month? As we celebrate Washington's wetlands, join us in learning more about these important places and the ways they help make our lives better and richer ...

Since we started tracking cleanup site data, we’ve listed over 14,000 contaminated or formerly contaminated sites. While over half of them have been cleaned up, that still leaves more than 6,400 ...

A new study from the Washington Department of Ecology shows that years of local efforts to reduce pollution in the Spokane River are producing a healthier river. Since 2010, Ecology and partners ...

Water in eastern Washington is a scarce resource, and tracking groundwater sources and supplies is a critical part of making sure there is enough water to meet everyone’s needs. A new legal ...

Two electric Volvo VNR semi-truck cabs charge at a truck depot near the Port of Long Beach. These drayage trucks help move Amazon's goods from the port to local warehouses. The Washington Department ...

A Business Organics Management Area (BOMA) is a place where both of the following conditions are met: Businesses have access to year-round curbside collection for food waste and organic materials. The ...