Fire danger is high in many areas because of hot, dry weather. Most of the state is still in a drought. Burn bans are in place across Washington. Check with your local fire district before lighting ...

As of August 2023, you can submit a burn permit application online. Find out how to get an agricultural burn permit online. We issue permits for commercial agricultural burning. We also make daily ...

State and local agencies determine whether a project or proposal needs environmental review using the SEPA process. Unless specifically exempted by statute or state SEPA rules (see WAC 197-11-800 ...

Looking for a service provider? Here is a excel spreadsheet that lists certified UST service providers.This list is updated quarterly. Disclaimer: We do not assume any liability for the accuracy or ...

When establishing cleanup levels for your contaminated site, use these guidance documents in combination with the CLARC data tables. CLARC — Cleanup Levels and Risk Calculation — is a compendium of ...

This is a sulfite pulp mill. With around 200 employees, the mill makes about 550 tons of dissolving pulp (acetate, viscose, and ether grades) each day. It treats its wastewater, and sends it to Grays ...

The Yakima Basin is home to 400,000 people and a $4.5 billion agriculture industry. With warming winter temperatures threatening aquifers and snowpack, the Basin is facing the challenges of water ...

The refinery began operating in 1954 and has about 285 employees and 200 contractors that work on the site. The facility processes crude oil into a variety of petroleum products. At full production, ...

We provide technical assistance and develop tools for local governments, consultants, and developers regarding the responsible management, regulation, and stewardship of wetlands in Washington. Find ...

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In Washington, wetlands are protected by several laws overseen by state, local, and federal agencies as well as tribes. We have the authority to regulate wetlands under the state Water Pollution ...